
DCGI Urges Rigorous Testing After Fatal Cough Syrup Contamination
Published on: Oct. 8, 2025, 10:51 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has called for stringent testing of pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products following multiple child deaths caused by contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The advisory highlights lapses in batch testing and emphasizes adherence to drug regulations.