WHO flags ‘contaminated’ syrup batch by India-based Fourrts Lab in Iraq
The WHO says the said batch of COLD OUT syrup contains "unacceptable amounts" of diethylene glycol (0.25%) and ethylene glycol (2.1%) as contaminants
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Gambia tightens quality checks on medicines from India
Gamia's drug regulator introduces regulation of pre-shipment document verification, physical inspection, quality control testing, issuance of CRIA for pharmaceuticals
Cough syrup row: Sample testing at designated labs now must for exporters
From June 1, 2023, cough syrup will be permitted to be exported only after testing and production of certificate issued by govt labs
WHO warns against contaminated cough syrup made by Punjab-based pharma co
Global health body says this syrup contains "unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants", which is considered toxic to humans
Uzbekistan blames India's Marion Biotech cough syrup for 18 child deaths
Uzbekistan is the second country after Gambia to link child deaths to India made cough syrups.
