News for 'Drug Administration'

FIR filed against Snapdeal CEO, directors

FIR filed against Snapdeal CEO, directors

Rediff.com1 May 2015

In April, Snapdeal had said it was delisting the drugs from its portal and was assisting the regulator in the investigation.

How India can make drugs affordable for its poor

How India can make drugs affordable for its poor

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

To keep price control to a minimum, the government can act in two areas where it has not done so far.

'Red Bull' under FDA lens

'Red Bull' under FDA lens

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the sales of 'Red Bull', an energy drink, following complaints that the product's main ingredient Taurine is an animal derivative, which the company denies saying it is derived sythetically.

World's most-wanted drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman recaptured

World's most-wanted drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman recaptured

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, world's most-wanted drug lord who fled through a tunnel from a maximum security prison in a made-for-Hollywood escape that deeply embarrassed the Mexican government and strained the country's ties with the United States six months ago, has been recaptured.

Silicone breast implants may rupture: US FDA

Silicone breast implants may rupture: US FDA

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

The alternative, saline implants, rupture too, but such failures are quickly recognised by women as their breasts deflate.

How safe is the baby oil?

How safe is the baby oil?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

Pune sweet maker gets USFDA nod

Pune sweet maker gets USFDA nod

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Wockhardt gets import alert from US FDA

Wockhardt gets import alert from US FDA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Ankleshwar plant is the third such facility to face action

Maharashtra to cancel licences of gutkha cos

Maharashtra to cancel licences of gutkha cos

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration on Saturday issued directives to various departments to cancel the licences of gutkha manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers in the state after finding magnesium carbonate in gutkha.

US lifts mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

US lifts mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The recommendation holds true for both indoors and outdoors, the CDC said.

Maharashtra chemists on strike on Jan 11, 12

Maharashtra chemists on strike on Jan 11, 12

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

More than 44,000 chemists and druggists across Maharashtra will go on a two-day strike on January 11 and 12 to protest the 'draconian' measure by the Food and Drug Administration, which proposed withdrawal of licences in case of any violation.

Maharashtra chemists' strike on Jan 11, 12

Maharashtra chemists' strike on Jan 11, 12

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

More than 44,000 chemists and druggists across Maharashtra would go on a two-day strike on January 11 and 12

FDA cracks down on Bisleri

FDA cracks down on Bisleri

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration on Monday ordered Parle Bisleri, manufacturer of Bisleri mineral water to stop production in its two units in Mumbai with immediate effect.

Wockhardt gets US nod for Zonisamide

Wockhardt gets US nod for Zonisamide

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Wockhardt has received United States Food & Drug Administration approval to market Zonisamide capsules.

3 Indian origin men convicted of drug trafficking

3 Indian origin men convicted of drug trafficking

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Three Indian-origin persons have been convicted by a California court for their alleged involvement in a massive cocaine smuggling operation and its distribution to the Asian gang members in Toronto in Canada.

CBI takes over probe into BJP leader Sonali Phogat's death

CBI takes over probe into BJP leader Sonali Phogat's death

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The central probe agency re-registered the first information report (FIR) of Goa Police on a reference from the Ministry of Home Affairs which was routed to it through the Department of Personnel and Training, officials said.

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Calling COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines as one of the most important aspects of his discussions with top officials of the Biden administration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the endeavour is to expand production of vaccines in India with assistance from the US.

'US bio-terrorism law to hit Indian food exports'

'US bio-terrorism law to hit Indian food exports'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

The new US bio-terrorism law, which mandates prior registration of food suppliers with the USFDA, is likely to adversely affect the Indian food and marines exports, warns a leading non-government organisation EAN-India.

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Modafinil

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Modafinil

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Ranbaxy Laboratories said on Monday that it has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Modafinil tablets, a generic of Cepahalon's Provigil.

Lose weight but carefully

Lose weight but carefully

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

USFDA approvals fail to enthuse Indian firms

USFDA approvals fail to enthuse Indian firms

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

In April, Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Wockhardt announced it had received five marketing approvals for its generic medicines, versions of those that have gone off patents, from the US Food and Drug Administration in five weeks.

Govt may take action against J&J

Govt may take action against J&J

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

The Union health ministry has decided to ask the Maharashtra government for comments on the reported presence of harmful chemicals in baby products produced by Johnson & Johnson, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said in New Delhi on Thursday.

'Chocolates require care in storage'

'Chocolates require care in storage'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Cadbury Managing Director Bharat Puri discusses the worms controversy.

New packaging for Cadbury Dairy Milk

New packaging for Cadbury Dairy Milk

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Nagpur man finds worms in medicines

Nagpur man finds worms in medicines

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

The worms were detected in Elferri capsules, manufactured by a Goan company. The FDA has initiated a probe.

Gutkha sale banned in Maharashtra

Gutkha sale banned in Maharashtra

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

The move comes after a FDA notice to gutkha manufacturers to mention the contents of their product on the cover.

Worms found in chocolate packet

Worms found in chocolate packet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Ants in mineral water; Mumbai plant shut

Ants in mineral water; Mumbai plant shut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

The presence of ants was detected at Alibag in Maharashtra and subsequently a complaint was lodged with the Food and Drug Administration authorities.

Pesticides found in Pepsi samples in Maharashtra

Pesticides found in Pepsi samples in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The tests, according to the report, showed that Pepsi products from its plant in Khalapur in Raigad district contained 0.6 mg of lindane, which is above the permissible limits.

Bloodsuckers can cure your ills!

Bloodsuckers can cure your ills!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

'Leech therapy is a recognised minimal invasive Para surgical procedure and is a part of Ayurvedic surgery in India.'

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Ofloxacin

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Ofloxacin

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Friday said it has received tentative approval from US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Ofloxacin, the generic version of Ortho Mcneil Pharmaceutical Inc's Floxin.

SPARC shares surge 15%; m-cap up by Rs 1,685 cr

SPARC shares surge 15%; m-cap up by Rs 1,685 cr

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The company's market value rose by Rs 1,684.87 crore.

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Dr Murthy, 43, a former United States Surgeon General, along with two other co-chairs -- Dr David Kessler and Dr Marcella Nunez-Smith -- would lead a team of leading public health experts who will advise Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the deadly virus.

Lupin inks pact with Allergan in US

Lupin inks pact with Allergan in US

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mumbai-based Lupin Ltd, has forayed into the US pediatric segment by inking an agreement with Allergan Inc to promote 'Zymar' in that country.

Hair oil cos asked to label contents

Hair oil cos asked to label contents

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Hydroxychloroquine has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the COVID-19 and it is being tested on more than 1,500 coronavirus patients in New York.

US to unveil plans for global distribution of vaccine

US to unveil plans for global distribution of vaccine

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

In the next two weeks, the United States will detail plans to equitably distribute about 80 million (8 crore) COVID-19 vaccine doses globally without 'political requirements' of those receiving them, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.