Assisted Reproductive Technology Procedures

Mr. Karthi Thiyagarajan

Sale of In-Vitro Fertilization Media, Reagents and related Consumables used in Assisted Reproductive Technology Procedures The Apex Drug and Medical Device Regulator has strictly restricted the supply of critical Laboratory Consumables used in In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technology… 

Regulatory Alert – CDSCO

Mr. Karthi Thiyagarajan

CDSCO Suspends HCG Bengaluru Ethics Committee for 2 Years Over Critical Clinical Trial Lapses

India’s top drug regulator, the CDSCO, has slapped a 24-month suspension on the Ethics Committee of the HCG Bangalore Institute of Oncology. Following a risk-based inspection, regulators uncovered severe compliance failures, including delayed reporting of serious adverse events (including participant deaths), glaring conflicts of interest, and inadequate medical management for trial subjects. While the committee is barred from approving new studies, it must continue monitoring active trials under strict regulatory supervision. Read on for a deep dive into the findings and what this means for clinical trial oversight in India.

Drug Rules Amendment

Mr. Karthi Thiyagarajan

Schedule K – Amendments to Drug Rules by Union Health Ministry The Union Health Ministry has officially ended the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of all cough syrups in India. Moving forward, cough syrups can no longer be purchased as a household… 

RIS Discussion Paper on Quality

Mr. Karthi Thiyagarajan

Discussion Paper on “Reimagining India’s Quality Ecosystem,” published by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) is a New Delhi-based autonomous policy research institute that specializes in global… 

June Month Knowledge Series 2026

Mr. Karthi Thiyagarajan

Organised by Consultants Consortium of Chennai (CCC), the June Month Knowledge Series 2026 brings together industry professionals, consultants, conformity assessment experts, regulators, academia, and management system practitioners through focused webinars and technical learning sessions on food safety, accreditation, sustainability, and international standards implementation. Visit the page below for more information and registration details.