Priyanka Sharma

New Delhi: The Food Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) plans real-time surveillance, tracking, sampling and analysis of food items with the festive season underway, said CEO G.

This development underscores India’s commitment to supporting the Global South with affordable healthcare solutions and adds heft to India’s position among countries in the region.

The FSSAI is set to address the regulation of lab-grown meat, dairy, and egg products amid public health and sustainability concerns. Former minister Maneka Gandhi's PAPPF has urged for clear guidelines as India sees growing interest from global firms in alternative proteins.

The Air Quality Index on Tuesday was recorded at 500 – the equivalent of smoking 20-25 cigarettes per day.

It is estimated that India loses about 1.6% to 1.8% of GDP every year because of air pollution.

The Drugs Controller General of India has urged the cosmetics industry to follow regulations strictly and avoid making misleading claims.

India's drug regulator has updated guidelines for reporting adverse effects of experimental drugs, requiring serious incidents to be reported within 15 days and other reactions in 90 days.

The Food Safety Standards Authority of India launched a portal for alerts on food import rejections, ensuring transparency in food safety practices.

The government is planning to increase M. Tech courses in medical engineering and technician training to address a skilled labour shortage in medtech industry and reduce import dependence.

Robust growth in the government's generic pharmacy model is expected to exceed a ₹2,000 crore sales target this year. The initiative enhances drug affordability and quality, with plans for overseas expansion and reforms to ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices.