Consultant Certification Scheme

Draft Medical Device Consultant Certification Scheme from LSSSDC, for public comments Who is LSSSDC? The Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC) is a premier, not-for-profit skilling body operational under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE),… 

Regulatory Alert – CDSCO

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

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

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… 

Vegan Food Mark

Amendment on Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2022 Industry Update: Understanding FSSAI’s Vegan Food Regulations & The 2026 Logo Amendment The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has updated its regulatory framework for plant-based foods. For…