Battle for cooking oil: Nutritionists reveal which oil is best and what separates one from another

The battle for cooking oil has been heating up — with everything from coconut, mustard and refined oils fighting for shelf space, while avocado oil puts in an appearance now. ET asks experts whether any one oil can ever triumph over others.

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Strengthening the India-US medicines partnership important: IPA

The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance welcomed an interim trade agreement between India and the US, emphasizing that medicine security is crucial for national security. The pact aims to boost bilateral trade by reducing import duties on various goods, including generics, and offers Indian MedTech exporters a competitive edge in the US market.

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Wipro seeks Schedule M exemption for Tumkur plant, regulator to review plea

Wipro has sought relaxation in requirement of Schedule M for specific categories like disinfectants. The product, Maxkleen, has been registered as a drug. The company has asked to allow them to manufacture the product without a drug licence.

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Shukra Pharma gets YEIDA LoI for Rs 600-crore facility

Shukra Pharmaceuticals will establish a Rs 600-crore facility in Greater Noida. This plant will produce advanced surgical robotics and BNCT technology. The project aims to create over 900 direct jobs. A partnership with Borns Medical Robotics Inc. will bring surgical robotics to India. This venture seeks to make high-precision surgery affordable and accessible across India and Asia.

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Alembic Pharmaceuticals gets USFDA nod for generic Parkinson's disease treatment tablets

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has secured a significant approval from the US health regulator. The company's generic version of Carbidopa, Levodopa, and Entacapone tablets, used for Parkinson's disease, has been cleared by the USFDA. This development marks a crucial step for Alembic in the US market.

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Drug regulator steps up oversight on product changes after approval

Drug makers now need government approval for any quality changes to medicines. This applies to alterations affecting a drug's identity, strength, quality, purity, or potency. The regulator is strengthening manufacturing standards through risk-based audits and more inspections. This ensures only safe and effective medicines reach consumers. Manufacturers must inform the drug regulator about changes in manufacturing, packaging, or shelf life.

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Sun Pharma to pump in Rs 500 cr in Assam manufacturing unit

Sun Pharmaceutical will invest Rs 500 crore to establish a new manufacturing plant in Assam. This significant project will create over 500 direct employment opportunities. The company plans to implement the investment in two phases. Discussions covered land, water, power, and skilled manpower. Sun Pharmaceutical will focus on sustainable manufacturing practices.

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