Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: Amid quality issues being raised globally for the cough syrups exported by Indian firms, the Centre is actively considering a proposal of testing drugs at government laboratories before they are dispatched to other countries.
The apex drug regulatory authority, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has proposed testing the drugs (finished products) at government labs before exporting, media reports said on May 20 quoting official sources said.
According to the proposal, exporters will have to produce the certificate of analysis of the batches issued by authorised laboratories after which only the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) will clear the release of the consignment for export.
An official said that references have been received over quality issues coming across globally for the cough syrups exported by Indian firms. Besides, media reports have noted that cough syrups produced by Indian manufacturers and exported have failed quality control testing abroad.
