Last Updated on December 28, 2024 by The Health Master
Drug alert
Drug alert: Download the list of NSQ samples for November 2024, the link is given below: 111 drug samples declared as not of standard quality (NSQ), nationwide.
NSQ Lists are given below the article
Out of these 111 samples, 41 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 70 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.
Details of the NSQ samples declared by STATES is as under:
Sr. | Name of STATES | Number of NSQ samples declared |
1 | Tamil Nadu | 35 |
2 | Telangana | 14 |
3 | Kerala | 10 |
4 | Tripura | 5 |
5 | J&K | 3 |
6 | Pondicherry | 2 |
7 | CDL Kandaghat | 1 |
Total | 70 |
Drug alert: Previous months
September 2024: 90 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 90 samples, 56 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 34 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.
September 2024: 67 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 67 samples, 49 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 18 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.
August 2024: 59 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 59 samples, 48 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 11 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.
July 2024: 70 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 70 samples, 57 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 13 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.
June 2024: 61 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 61 samples, 31 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 30 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.
May 2024: 52 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 52 samples, 39 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 13 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.
April 2024: 50 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 50 samples, 33 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 17 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.
During the month of March 2024, the authorities tested 931 samples, out of which 864 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 66, with one being misbranded and none being spurious.
During the month of February 2024, the authorities tested 1167 samples, out of which 1018 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 58, with none being misbranded and two being spurious.
During the month of January 2024, the authorities tested 932 samples, out of which 886 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 46, with none being misbranded and none being spurious.
During the month of December 2023, the authorities tested 1008 samples, out of which 930 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 78, with none being misbranded and none being spurious.
During the month of November 2023, the authorities tested 1197 samples, out of which 1133 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 62, with one being misbranded and one being spurious.
The test samples were drawn by the zonal and sub-zonal offices of CDSCO, and tested in the drug testing laboratories, i.e CDLs, CDTLs, and RDTLs, in Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Indore, and Guwahati.
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List of Drugs declared as NSQ by CDSCO for the Month of November– 2024.
As part of the continuous regulatory surveillance, drug samples are picked from sales/distribution point, analyzed and list of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs are displayed on CDSCO portal on monthly basis. The purpose of displaying the NSQ list is to make stakeholders aware about the NSQ batches identified in the market.
A. CDSCO/Central Laboratories | |||||||
S. No | Product/Drug Name | Batch No. | Manufacturing Date | Expiry Date | Manufactured By | NSQ Result | Reported by CDSCO Laboratory |
1. | Glimepride, Pioglitazone Hydrochloride & Metformin Hydrochloride (Extended Release) Tablets (OZOMET-PG 2 ) | BE32456 | 05/2024 | 04/2026 | M/s. Ozone Pharmaceuticals, Village: Katha, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) 173 205 | Assay of Pioglitazone | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
2. | Sucralfate USP | SCF/24/004 9 | 05/2024 | 04/2029 | M/s. Par Drugs & Chemicals Limited, 333/1, 333/2, 334, 335, 336/A&B, 337, 338, GIDC Ind. Estate Phase-2, Chitra, Bhavnagar- 364004, Gujarat | Spurious Identification & Assay | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
3. | Sucralfate USP | LSU240401 5 | 04/2024 | 03/2029 | M/s. Legend Industries (Unit-II), C1/200, 201/4, Phase-II, GIDC, Opp. Encore Ltd., Naroda, Ahmedabad 382 330, Gujarat | Spurious Identification & Assay | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
4. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringers Lactate I.P. ) (RL 500ml) | 03BF2443 | 03/2024 | 02/2027 | M/s. PaschimBanga Pharmaceuticals, NH- 31, Tin Mile Hat, Sonapur Hat, PS- Chopra, Dist-Uttar Dinajpur – 733214 (WB) | Sterility | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
5. | Promethazine Injection IP 25 mg / ml | 4A04070 | 08/2024 | 07/2026 | M/s. Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., N-118, 119, 113, 119/1, 119/2 & 118/1, MIDC, Tarapur, Boisar, Dist-Palghar- 401506 Maharashtra | Assay | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
6. | Heparin Sodium Injection IP 25000 IU / 5 ml | GV3H001 | 08/2023 | 07/2026 | M/s. Scott-Edil Pharmacia Ltd., 56, EPIP, Phase-I, Jharmajri, Baddi, Distt. Solan 173205 H.P. (India) | pH, Particulate Matter, Description | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
7. | Heparin Sodium Injection IP 25000 IU / 5 ml | GV3E001 | 05/2023 | 04/2026 | M/s. Scott-Edil Pharmacia Ltd., 56, EPIP, Phase-I, Jharmajri, Baddi, Distt. Solan 173205 H.P. (India) | pH, Particulate Matter, Assay of Heparin (Anti- factor Iia activity), Description | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
8. | Glimepiride Tablets IP 2 mg | GTF5005 | 09/2023 | 08/2025 | M/s. SaiMirraInnopharmPv t,Ltd., No-288 & 289, SIDCO Estate, Ambattur, Chennai- 600 098 | Dissolution of Glimepiride | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
9. | Aspirin Gastro- resistant Tablets IP 75 mg | ANET1107 | 07/2023 | 12/2024 | M/s. Unicure India Ltd., C-21, 22 & 23 Sector-3, Noida- 201301, Distt. GautamBudh Nagar (U.P.) | Test for Salicylic Acid | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
10. | Calcium And Vitamin D3 Tablets IP | BCV-X01 | 04/2024 | 09/2025 | M/s. Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., At 115 C, Industrial Estate, Pologround, Indore 452 015. | Uniformity of Content of Vitamin D3 | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
11. | Paracetamol Tablets IP 500mg | 2555322 | 12/2022 | 11/2025 | M/s. Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No. 14, II Phase, Peenya, Bengaluru 560 058 | Description | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
12. | Clarithromycin Tablets IP 500 mg | TCRM-010 | 11/2023 | 10/2025 | M/s. Medipol Pharmaceutical India Pvt. Ltd., 1199/3, Bhud, BaddiDistt. Solan, H.P., India. | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
13. | Methylcobalami n Injection (Rejoice) | SLA593 | 12/2023 | 05/2025 | M/s. Amster Labs, Unit-II, Hilltop, Ind. Estate, Vill. BhatauliKalan, Baddi, Distt. Solan, H.P | pH, Particulate Matter, Assay & Description | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
14. | Enteric Coated Rabeprazole Sodium &Domperidone Sustained Release Capsules (R LONG-D) | 23101006A | 10/2023 | 09/2025 | M/s. Resonant Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Survey No. 430- 1-A, Nr. Saffro Mellow Color Factory, Village: Navagam 387540, Dist-Kheda, Gujarat, India. | Dissolution and Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
15. | Carbimazole Tablets IP 10 mg | TC-3270005 | 02/2024 | 01/2026 | M/s. Centurion Remedies Pvt. Ltd., G/5, 6 B.I.D.C, Gorwa, Vadoddara- 390016 | Thiamazole& other Related Substances | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
16. | Clopidogrel Tablets IP (Clopirel-75) | T-2401753 | 01/2024 | 12/2025 | M/s. Oscar Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Oscar House, BadiMajra, Yamuna Nagar – 135 001 (HR) | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
17. | Clobazam Tablets IP 5 mg (ZAMBA 5) | 16672 | 07/2023 | 07/2026 | M/s. ELIKEM Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 816/1, Rakanpur, Ta-Kalol, Dist. Gandhinagar, Gujrat 382721 | Uniformity of Content & Dissolution of Clobazam | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
18. | Pantoprazole Tablets IP (Opipan-40) | 23D-T812A | 07/2023 | 06/2025 | M/s. Orison Pharma International, Vill. Khari, MauzaOgli, Kala Amb, Distt. Sirmour – 173030 (H.P.) | Description | RDTL, Guwahati |
19. | Ciprofloxacin Tablets U.S.P. 500 mg | T-2401066 | 01/2024 | 12/2025 | M/s. Rivpra Formulation Pvt. Ltd.., Plot No.8, Sector-6A, I. I.E. SIDCUL, Haridwar- 249 403 (U.K.). INDIA. | “Dissolution” of Ciprofloxacin | RDTL, Guwahati |
20. | RABEPRAZOL E TABLETS IP | MT-24B25 | 02/2024 | 07/2025 | M/s.MARTIN& BROWN BIOSCIENCES PVT. LTD., K.No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P.)-173205 | Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium | RDTL, Guwahati |
21. | RABEPRAZOL E TABLETS IP | MT-24B21 | 02/2024 | 07/2025 | M/s.MARTIN& BROWN BIOSCIENCES PVT. LTD., K.No. 918/419, Malkumajra, | Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium | RDTL, Guwahati |
Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P.)-173205 | |||||||
22. | Itraconazole Capsules BP 200 mg (Itrotus- 200) | 24S2GCA2 82 | 04/2024 | 03/2026 | M/s. Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No.56-57, Sector 6A, I.I.E (SIDCUL), Ranipur (BHEL), Haridwar-249 403 (Uttarakhand) | Dissolution | RDTL, Guwahati |
23. | Itraconazole Capsules BP 200 mg (Itradila 200) | IG23038 | 05/2023 | 04/2025 | M/s. InnovaCaptab Limited, 1281/1, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Near EPIP, Phase-I, Jharmajri, Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P.) India | Dissolution | RDTL, Guwahati |
24. | Itraconazole Capsules B.P. 200 mg (It-Bert 200) | WC819C | 11/2023 | 10/2025 | M/s. Saphnix Life Sciences, Village- Barotiwala, Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh- 173025 | Dissolution | RDTL, Guwahati |
25. | Zinc Sulphate Tablets IP 20 mg (Tonzee 20) | ZS-2314 | 11/2023 | 10/2025 | M/s. Torino Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.,, R.O. 210, Adamji Building, 413, NarsiNatha Street, Masjid Bunder, MUMBAI- 400 009. | Disintegration | RDTL, Guwahati |
26. | INFUSION SET | 50FC670 | 03/2024 | 02/2027 | M/s.Omex Medical Technology, At Kotadi, Plot No.1, Shivalik Industrial Park, Mehsana Highway, Ta Vijapur, Gujarat, India | Sterility | RDTL, Guwahati |
27. | Itraconazole Capsules BP 200 mg (Itropi- 200) | 23K-C354 | 02/2024 | 01/2026 | M/s. Orison Pharma International, Vill. Khari, MauzaOgli, Kala Amb, Distt. Sirmour – 173030 (H.P.) | Dissolution | RDTL, Guwahati |
28. | RABEPRAZOL E TABLETS IP | MT-24B30 | 02/2024 | 07/2025 | M/s.MARTIN& BROWN BIOSCIENCES PVT. LTD., K.No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P.)-173205 | Assay /Content of Rabeprazole Sodium | RDTL, Guwahati |
29. | Primaqine Phosphate Tablets IP 2.5 mg (PQUIN- 2.5) | CN2301 | 04/2023 | 09/2025 | M/s.CENTURY DRUGS PVT. LTD., Plot No. 38, Sector – 3, Pithampur, Dist. Dhar Madhya Pradesh | Description | RDTL, Guwahati |
30. | Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | LMT240520 | 05/2024 | 04/2026 | M/s.Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar249403 (U.K) | Description | RDTL, Guwahati |
31. | Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg | LMT240611 | 05/2024 | 04/2026 | M/s.Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar249403 (U.K) | Description | RDTL, Guwahati |
32. | Esomeprazole MagnesisumTri hydrate (EC) | CPC-0072 | 08/2023 | 07/2025 | M/s.CycusPharma, Vill. Harraipur, Baddi, Nalagarh Road, Distt. | Dissolution and Assay of Levosulpiride | RDTL, Guwahati |
&Levosulpiride (SR) Capsules (ESODENSE-L Capsules) | Solan (H.P.) – 173 205. | ||||||
33. | Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets IP 40 mg (Pantojack- 40) | T-1261 | 04/2024 | 03/2026 | M/s.Jackson Laboratories Pvt.Ltd, 22-24, Majitha Road, Bye Pass, Amritsar- 143 001(India) | Dissolution & Description | RDTL, Guwahati |
34. | Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection I.P. (PHENERGAN) 2ml | AHH0230 | 08/2022 | 07/2025 | M/s. NitinLifesciences Ltd, Rampur Ghat Road, Paonta Sahib, Dist. Sirmour173 025 (H.P.) | pH and Assay/ Content of Promethazine Hydrochloride | RDTL, Guwahati |
35. | Folic Acid Tablets IP 5 mg (FOLITAS) | T-2406004 | 06/2024 | 05/2026 | M/s. Aagya Biotech Pvt. Ltd., 1.5 km, Manglour Saharanpur Road, Manglour- 247656, Roorkee, Distt. Haridwar (U.K), India | “Hydrolysis products (N-(4- aminobenzoyl)- L-Glutamic acid)” | CDTL-Mumbai |
36. | Pantoprazole Tablets IP 40 mg (Mb2pan 40 Tablets) | SD6686A | 08/2023 | 07/2025 | M/s. Sigma Softgel& Formulation, Plot No. 171, HPSIDC, Industrial Area, Baddi-1732025, Distt- Solan (H.P.) | Dissolution (Buffer Stage) | RDTL, Chandigarh |
37. | Paracetamol Tablets IP (Paracent 650 Tablets) | 24GT079 | 03/2024 | 02/2027 | M/s.Accent Pharmaceuticals & Diagnostics, Village Bhalon (Seri), Forest Road, Solan-173212 (H.P.) | Dissolution | RDTL, Chandigarh |
38. | Albendazole and Ivermectin Oral Suspension (Bot Suspension) | L-24022 | 06/2024 | 05/2026 | M/s.H.L.HealthcarePv t.Ltd., Plot No.25, Ind.Area, Phase-II, Gagret-177201 (H.P.) | pH and Assay of Albendazole and Ivermectin | RDTL, Chandigarh |
39. | IsosorbideMono nitrate Sustained Release Tablets 30 mg (Monit- 30-SR) | K2302484 | 12/2023 | 11/2026 | M/s. INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL S LTD., Bagheykhola, Majhitar, Sikkim- 737136, INDIA | Description | RDTL, Chandigarh |
40. | Tofacitinib Tablets IP 5 mg (TOFAJAK TABLETS) | 4F30009 | 05/2024 | 04/2026 | M/s.CIPLA LTD, NO.45, Mangalam Main Rd., Villianur Commune, Puducherry 605110 INDIA | Identification and Assay of Tofacitinib citrate calculated as Tofacitinib | RDTL, Chandigarh |
41. | Budesonide Nebuliser Suspension BP – 0.5 mg (Budecide™ 0.5 mg Nebuliser Solution) | K1090259 | 02/2024 | 01/2026 | M/s. KamlaAmrut Pharmaceutical LLP, Survey No.: 53,56,57, Nr. KamlaAmrut Industrial Park, Indrad, Ta.: Kadi, Dist.: Mehsana, Gujarat – 382715, India | Related substances | CDTL Indore |
Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs:
The drugs that fail to meet the quality standards or specifications are known as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs.
(Further, the term ‘standards of quality’ is defined under the Section 16 (1) (a) of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, that the ‘standards of quality’ mean that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.)
ay’ is defined under the Section 16 (1) (a) of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, that the ‘standards of quality’ mean that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.)
List of Drugs declared as NSQ by STATES for the Month of November– 2024.
As part of the continuous regulatory surveillance, drug samples are picked from sales/distribution point, analyzed and list of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs are displayed on CDSCO portal on monthly basis. The purpose of displaying the NSQ list is to make stakeholders aware about the NSQ batches identified in the market.
B. State Laboratories | |||||||
S.No | Product/Drug Name | Batch No. | Manufact uring Date | Expiry Date | Manufactured By | NSQ Result | Reported by CDSCO Laboratory |
1. | EnrofloxacinInj IP (AHD Supply J&K) | VT4072 | Jul-24 | Jun-26 | Mfg. By : Alpha Laboratories Ltd 33/2 A.B Road Pigdamber 453446, Indore (M.P) | The sample fails for the test of Particulate Matter | Combined Food & Drug Testing Laboratory Jammu (J&K) vide report on Form 13 bearing No. CFDL/J/2024-25/1351 Dated: 31.10.2024. |
2. | Cefcare-T 4500 (AHD Jammu Supply) | EB-240607 | Jun-24 | May-26 | Mfg. By : Ethicare Laboratories 15, Industrial Estate Digiana Jammu – 180010 | The sample fails for the test of Particulate Matter | Combined Food & Drug Testing Laboratory Jammu (J&K) vide report on Form 13 bearing No. CFDL/J/2024-25/1400 Dated: 05.11.2024. |
3. | Zylpan | GT24026B | Jan-24 | Dec-26 | Mfg. By : Hetero Healthcare Ltd. AIIDC IGC , Changsari, NizSindurighopa (village) Sila, Sindurighopa (Mouza) Kamrup (Dist) Assam – 781101 | The sample does not conform to I.P requirements with respect to the test for a) Assay & b) Dissolution | Combined Food & Drug Testing Laboratory Jammu (J&K) vide report on Form 13 bearing No. L/DA/2024- 25/1607 Dated: 20.11.2024. |
4. | PARACETAMOL TABLETS IP 500mg (XYKAA 500) | X51H127 | Oct-23 | Sep-26 | M/s.Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd., At: Plot No.319,GIDC, Phase II, Vatva, Ahmedabad, Gujarat- 382 445 | Does not comply with respect to the Dissolution test as per IP specification- NSQ | State lab(Pondicherry) |
5. | ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE AND OXETACAINE SUSPENSION IP (GASNUL-O) | KL03401 | Apr-24 | Mar-26 | M/s.Kinesis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Vill. DharampurSai Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P)-173 205 | That for the product, it is labelled as Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Dimethicone And Oxetacaine Suspension IP (GASNUL- O), however Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Dimethicone And Oxetacaine Suspension is not an official IP monograph hence should be labelled as Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Dimethicone And Oxetacaine Suspension.- Label Issue | State lab (Pondicherry) |
6. | Xytum-CV Tablets, Cefuroxime Axetil& Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP | MICTAB- 1688 | 03/2024. | 12/2025. | Mfg By: Micro Formulations Near Railway crossing Chambaghat, Solan, Distt. Solan (H.P) – 173 213. Himachal Pradesh. . Markt: M/s. Xylose Pharma, # 2-123, Part2, Flat No. 101, 1st floor, Nipuns Tanoak Apartment, Bhaskar Rao nagar, Kavadiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500 094. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY The sample Xytum-CV Tablets, does not comply for Assay of Clavulanic acid and Dissolution prameters as per I.P. 2022. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
7. | Vcare Derma | VCB018 | 09/2024. | 08/2026. | Mfg By: | NOT OF STANDARD | State Lab, |
Essence Cosmetics | VcarePharcos B11 & B12, PIPDIC Electronic park, Mannadipet Commune, Thirubhavanal, Puduchery – 605 107, India Puducherry. . Mrkt: M/s. Prabha’sVcare Health Clinic Pvt.Ltd., Price Info park, Tower B, 1st floor, No. 81B, 2nd Main road, Ambattur industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai – 600 058, India. | QUALITY Content for Mercury found is more than 1ppm. But as per IS standards 16913:2018 the mercury content should not be more than 1 ppm, hence it is of Not of Standard Quality. | Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. | ||||
8. | Zinc Sulphate 20 mg Dispersible Tablets IP | T-16427 | 07/2024. | 06/2026. | Mfg By: Karnani Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd, Fact:38, Pharma City, selaqui Dehradun – 248011. Uttarakhand. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Out of 18 tablets tested, 12 tablets failed to disintegrate within 60 seconds. Hence disintegration test does not comply for Zinc sulphate dispersible tablets as per I.P. 2022. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
9. | Vcare Derma Essence | VCB019 | 09/2024. | 08/2026. | Mfg By: VCarePharcos B11 & B12, PIPDIC Electronic park, Mannadipet Commune, Thirubhavanal, Puduchery – 605 107, India Puducherry. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY As per Rule 39 (Standareds of Cosmetics) Sub-Rule (5) Clause (b) of Cosmetics Rules, 2020, mercury in the finished cosmetic product shall not exceed one part per million (1 ppm) | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
. Mrkt: M/s. Prabha’sVcare Health Clinic (P). Ltd., Price Info park, Tower B, 1st floor, No. 81B, 2nd Main road, Ambattur industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai – 600 058, India. | But the content for mercury found in the cream is more than 1 ppm. But as per IS 16913: 2018 the mercury content should not be more than 1 ppm, hence it is of Not of Standard Quality. | ||||||
10. | Divalproex Sodium Tablets IP 500 mg | D2306 | 12/2023. | 11/2026. | Mfg By: Smith & Kenner Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd., H.NO. 2- 51 Survey No. 72/1, Tattiannaram (V), Hayathnagar (M), R.R. DistTelangana, India. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY The coating is not uniform and rough surface is observed on the whole tablet, hence description does not complies as per IP. The dissolution test parameter doees not complies as per manufacturing method of analysis, hence the drug Divalproex sodium is of Not of Standard Quality with respect to Description and Dissolution test parameter. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
11. | Ferin-XT Tafblets, Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid & Zinc Tablets | NC.2403 | 03/2024. | 08/2025. | Mfg By: Twins Pharma Plot NO. 106, S.V. Nagar, Mallpur, Hyd-76. Telangana. Mrkt: LifevinPharma, Reg.off: Plot NO. 15, Roshini Colony, Hyderabad -500098. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Sample does not meets the Specifications wrt. Assay of Ferrous Ascorbate (Elemental Iron) as per STP | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
12. | FERRIMACK-XT Tablets, Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid & Zinc Tablets | 23C-C081 | 06/2023. | 05/2025. | Mfg By: Orison Pharma International Khari, Mauzaogli, Kala Amb, Distt. Sirmour – 173 030 (H.P). Himachal Pradesh. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY The sample does not meet the criteria for uniformity of weight as per IP. out of 20 capsules weighed, 11 capsules deviates the 10 percent limit as per IP and from that 3 capsules are under double deviation. Hence, Sample does not meet the specifications wrt. Uniformity of Weight of Capsules as per IP. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
13. | FERRIMACK-XT Tablets, Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid & Zinc Tablets | FMK-9436 | 03/2024. | 02/2026. | Mfg By: MAXTRA LABORATORIES MAXTRA Laboratories, Rangarangaih Nagar, C. Cherla (V), MedchalDist – 92. Telangana. . Mrkt: M/s. MackvinPharma, MackvinPharma, Plot No: 55P, Sy. NO: 238//2, Bhagyalakshmi Colony, M.M. District, T.S. – 500055. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Assay of Elemental Iron is not within the prescribed limits. Hence it is Not of Standard Quality. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
14. | FERRIGEN – XT Tablets, Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid & Zinc Tablets | MNT.9020 | 04/2024. | 03/2026. | Mfg By: Maxtra laboratories Rangarangaiahnag ar, c.cherla (v) Medcahl (dist) – 92 Talangana. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Assay of Elemental Iron is not within the prescribed limits. Hence, the drug is Not of Standard Quality. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
15. | FERRORED-XT Tablets, Ferrous | ML/24/1683 | 05/2024. | 10/2026. | Mfg By: MacsolLifescience | MISBRANDED AND NOT OF STANDARD | State Lab, Drugs Control |
Ascorbate, Folic Acid & Zinc Tablets | Plot No. 2b, Block No. 815, At Santej, Ta. Kalol, Dist. Gandhinagar – 382721 (Gujarat). Gujarat. | QUALITY In the compostition the label should be mentioned as Ferrous Ascorbate equivalent to Elemental Iron. But the label is mentioned as only Ferrous Ascorbate 100 mg. Hence it is Misbranded Drug as per section 17 of Drugs and cosmetics Act 1940. Assay of Elemental Iron is not within the prescribed limits. Hence it is Not of Standard Quality. | Laboratory, Telangana. | ||||
16. | DIRAB 20 Tablets, RabeprazoleGAst ro-Resistant Tablets Ip 20mg, | 2GT23513A | 11/2023. | 04/2025. | Mfg By: M/s. Hetero Health care Limited, Unit-II, Hudumpur, Palasbari, Kamrup (Dist), Assam – 781 128 Assam. | MISBRANDED The drug product Rabeprazole sodium tablets is official in the current edition of IP 2022 and as required as per second schedule of the Drugs and cosmetics Act, 1940, the said drug product shall comply with the standards set out in the Indian Pharmacopoeia. As per the official monograph, the strength of the product on the label shall be stated in terms of ” Rabeprazole sodium ” However, the label of the sample states the strength in terms of the equivalent amount of ” Rabeprazole”. Hence the drug product shall be deemed to be Misbranded drug as per section 17 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 as it is not labeled in the prescribed manner. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
17. | Ambroxol Hydrochloride syrup 30mg/5ml | 724373 | 09/2024. | 08/2026. | Mfg By: Syndicate Pharma 185/B/185/B-1, 187/A & 188, Sector – F, Sanwer Road, iNdore – 452015 Madhya Pradesh. | MISBRANDED The drug sample is deemed to be MISBRANDED as it is only indicated as approved colour used on the label of the product but failed to indicate the comon name of the colour on the label as required as per Rule 127(2) of Drugs Rules, 1945. Hence the drug is deemed to be Misbranded as per Section 17 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, as the drug is not labeled in the prescribed manner. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
18. | OMBRO-XL Syrup Ambroxol HCL Levosalbutamol Sulphate and Guaiphenesin Syrup, | 02-46. | 11/2023. | 10/2025. | Mfg By: Swiss India Laboratories 463/103, VillTheda, TehBaddiDisstSola n – 173 205 (HP). Himachal Pradesh. | MISBRANDED The label should be mentioned as Levosalbutamol Sulphate IP equivalent to Levosalbutamol. In the composition the label is mentioned as only Levosalbutamol Sulphate, . Hence, it is a Misbranded drug as per section 17 of Dugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
19. | Dilabron LS Syrup Ambroxol HCL, Levosalbutamol Sulphate &Guaiphenesin Syrup | MXS9027 | 07/2024. | 06/2026. | Mfg By: Maxtra Laboratories TIF Industrial Park, Plot No. 105, 105A, 105B, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floors, Dandumalkapuram (V)Choutuppal (M), | MISBRANDED The label should be mentioned as Levosalbutamol Sulphate IP equivalent to Levosalbutamol. In the composition the label is mentioned as only | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
Yadadri – Bhongiri District, Telangana State – Telangana. . Mrkt: INVICTRA Health BMR Complex, BKP- HYD. | Levosalbutamol Sulphate, . Hence, it is a Misbranded drug as per section 17 of Dugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. | ||||||
20. | Aspirin Gastro Resistant Tab IP | URDT2785 | 11/23 | 10/25 | Unicure India Ltd., Plot No. 46(B)/49B Village Raipur, Bhagwanpur ,RoorkeeDist, Haridwar, Uttarakhand | It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
21. | Chlorpromazine Tablets IP 50 mg | S73010 | 03/23 | 02/25 | Kerala State Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Kalavoor.P.O, Alappuzha- 688522 | The sample fails in the ‘Descriptive Part’ for Tablets as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
22. | Bisopol-5 [BisoprololFumar ate Tablets 5 mg] | TSF-C0427 | 02/24 | 01/26 | Spen Formulations Pvt.Ltd, Plot No. 123, Idustrial Area, Mehatpur, Distt, UNA- 174 315 (HP) | The sample does not conform to USP standard for descriptive part of tablets | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
23. | Trenaxa Inj. [ Tranexamic Acid Inj. IP] | TNA2407 | 03/24 | 02/26 | SanjIvaniParantera l Ltd, R-40, T.T.C, Industrial Are, Rabale, Thane Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai- 400701 | It fails the test ‘Sterility’ as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
24. | Terbutaline Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Guaiphenesin syrup | TM1LE027 | 04/24 | 03/26 | Unicure India Ltd., Plot No. 46(B)/49B Village Raipur, Bhagwanpur ,RoorkeeDist, Haridwar, Uttarakhand | The sample fails descriptive part for liquid oral dosage forms as per schedule V of Drugs & Cosmetics Act and Rules. The syrup contains red coloured sedimented particles | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
25. | Daliyz White Musk Soap | DLZM4/24 | 04/24 | 36 months from packed | Excell Health Care Products, CP- V/1092, XL | The sample does not conform to as per IS 2888:2004 for the | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
Garden, Palachira.P.O, Varkala | specification for toilet soap Grade-I with respect to the test “ matter Insoluble in Alcohol, percent by mass Max” as specified in the Laboratory Protocol. | ||||||
26. | Panboon [Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant Tablet IP | T-2402172 | 02/24 | 1/26 | Rivpra Formulations Pvt.Ltd, Plot No.8, sector-6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar- 249 403 UK | It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ stated in the Laboratory Protocol as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
27. | Calamax Skin Balance Daily Moisturizing Lotion 100 ml | AVN 5890 | 01/24 | Best before 24 months from the date of Mfg | AVN Foot steps, 107-108, DIC, Baddi, Solan (HP) – 173 205 | The sample does not conform to cosmetic Rules 2020 for “standards of cosmetics” as specified in the Laboratory Protocol for the content of Lead | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
28. | Nebivolol Tablets IP | KMNB2400 1 | 07/24 | 06/26 | Ravian Life Sciences Pvt.Ltd, Plot No.34, Sector- 8A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar-249403, Uttarakhand | The sample does not conform to IP standards. It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
29. | Glimepiride Tab IP 1 mg | D1885/24- 25 | Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapura m-14 | Does not conform to IP standards with respect to descriptive part | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram | ||
30. | Ofloxacin Tablets IP 200 mg (Oflotac – 200) | AGT30418 | Apr-23 | Mar-26 | M/s AlventaPharmaLimi ted,Vill- Kishanpur,Baddi- Nalagarh Road, Tehsil. Baddi, Dist. Solsan, Himachal Ptadesh-174101 | Dissolution | State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura. |
31. | Ferrous Sulphate& Folic Acid Tablets I.P | CIF-W09 | Jul-23 | Jun-25 | M/s CyanoPharma(P) Ltd, 115-c, | Description | State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura. |
Industrial Estate, Polo Ground, Indore-452015, M.P. | |||||||
32. | Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500mg | PCT1212 | Aug-24 | Jul-26 | Unicure India Ltd, C-21,22 & 23, Sector-3, Noida- 201301,Dist. GoutamBudh Nagar (UP) | Dissolution | State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura. |
33. | Diclofenac Sodium Gastro – Resistant Tablets IP 50mg | TD- 1750007 | Feb-24 | Jan-26 | Centurion Remedies Pvt. Ltd. G/5 & G/6, Industrial Estate, Gorwa, Vadodara- 390016 | Disintegration | State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura. |
34. | Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets IP (PANCID – 40) | TG24- 1031C | May-24 | Apr-26 | Athens Life Sciences, Mauza Rampur Jattan, Nahan Road, Kalaamb, Dist. Sirmour, H.P- 173030 | Dissolution | State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura. |
35. | Thiodoc Ace-4 Tablets | RDNAT230 04 | Sep. 2023 | Aug.2025 | M/s Renowed Life Sciences, Plot No. 10,11, Sector-B, IIE, SIDCUL Haridwar U.K. | Not of Standared Quality | CDL Kandaghat |
36. | ZiroWal Gel | ZW-23 | 12/2023 | 11/2025 | Ethidrugs Research Lab Pvt Ltd, 174, 2nd Cross, Kurumbapet, Puducherry-9. | sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Menthol. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
37. | Aceclofast | 060 | 11/2023 | 10/2025 | Wings Biotech LLP, 43 & 44 HPSIDC, IND. Area, Baddi (HP) – 173 205 | Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Aceclofenac and it contains DiclofenacDiethylamine which is not declared on the label. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
38. | Lox Cv Dry Syrup | MVDS-032 | 08/2024 | 01/2026 | Bonn Schetering Bio Sciences, Plot No.64 & 65, 1st Floor, Electronic park, Thirubuvanai, Mannadipet Commune, Puducherry, 605107. | Sample does not conform to IP specification for Amoxycillin and potassium Clavulanate oral suspension with respect to the content of Amoxycillinin AmoxycillinTrihydrate. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
39. | Mupikul Ointment | G4501 | 10/2023 | 09/2025 | A.S Lifesciences, 136, IND, Estate Kutana- 124001(HR), INDIA. | Sample does not conform to USP specification for Mupirocin Ointment with respect to the content of Mupirocin. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
40. | Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Injection IP-2ML | 23BDK74 | 11/2023 | 10/2025 | SVP Life Sciences, C/10-1, Sara Industrial Estate, Selaqui, Dehradun. | Sample does not conform to the requirement for Assay | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
41. | Promethazine Injection IP-2ML | 24FNC80 | 03/2024 | 02/2026 | SVP Life Sciences, C/10-1, Sara Industrial Estate, Selaqui, Dehradun. | Sample does not conform to requirement for assay. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
42. | Meloxicam Injection IP- 100ml- ‘Melox-5’- Veterinary | 10976 | 02/2024 | 01/2026 | Redinex Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, F-132, IGC Mansa Road, Bathinda (PB)-151005. | Sample does not conform to requirement for PH. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
43. | Thyroxine Tablets IP 0.1mg | TO-22 | 04/2024 | 03/2026 | Poddar Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd., E-35, Industrial Area, Haridwar (U.K), 249 401 | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Thyroxine Sodium Tablets With respect to Dissolution and to the Content of Anhydrous Thyroxine sodium in Thyroxine Sodium. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
44. | Thyroxine Tablets IP 0.1mg | TN-27 | 12/2023 | 11/2025 | Poddar Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd., E-35, Industrial Area, Haridwar (U.K), 249 401 | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Thyroxine Sodium Tablets With respect to Dissolution and to the Content of Anhydrous Thyroxine sodium in Thyroxine Sodium. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
45. | Symolar-Forte | SFT5-61 | 04/2024 | 09/2025 | M/s. Lark Laboratories (India) Ltd, Works at: SP- 1192 E, RiicoINDL.Area, Phase IV, Bhiwadi- 301019, Dist.Alwar, Rajasthan | sample does not conform to Schedule V of D&C Act with respect to general requirement for tablets | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
46. | Acicarb-650 | T-2407400 | 07/2024 | 06/2026 | Rivpra Formulation Pvt Ltd, Plot No.8, Sector- 6A, I.I.E, Sidcul, Haridwar. 249403 (U.K) | sample does not conform to IP Specification for enteric coated tablets with respect to Disintegration in Acid stage | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
47. | Thricof Cough Syrup. Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorpha n HBR & Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Syrup | HLPD24003 | 05-2024 | 04-2026 | M/s. Health Biotech Ltd, Village , Sandoli, Nalagarh Road, BaddiDist, Solan (H.P) India – 173205. | sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of chlorpheniramine maleate. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
48. | Cofzar-Ls Syrup | UF2674048 B | 01/2024 | 12/2025 | M/s. Ultra Drugs Formulations Pvt Ltd, Plot No.338/278, Vill, Manakpur, Lodhimajra, Tehsil- Baddi, District, Solan (H.P), 173205 | sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Ambroxol Hydrochloride. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
49. | Dimethyl A200 | KGMP0461 | 07/2024 | 06/2026 | ThorabPharma and Research Laboratory, R.S.No.144/5 PT, Earikkarai Road, Thiruvandarkoil, Puducherry, 605102. | Sample does not comform to label claim with respect to the content of Alpha Lipoic Acid | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
50. | Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets IP 10mg | HTN906J | 09/2023 | 08/2025 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt Ltd, Plot No.35 &36, Pharmacity, Selaqui, Industrial Area, Dehradun – 248197 | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets with respect to Dissolution | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
51. | Redura-20 Tablets | NLT- 126523 | 02/2024 | 01/2026 | Nutra Life Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Plot No.44-45, Shiv Ganga Industrial Estate, Lakeswari, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Dist, Haridwar(UK) | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Rabeprazole Sodium Tablets With respect to Dissolution. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
52. | Dexamethasone Tablets IP 0.5mg | TA24035 | 01/2024 | 12/2025 | Saintlife Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 323, Central Hope Town, Industrial Area, Selaqui, Dehradun – 248 011, Uttarakhand, India | Sample does not conform IP specification for Dexamethasone Tablets with respect to this content of Dexamethasone. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
53. | Kefpod 100 Orange Suspension | C4093005 | 02/2023 | 01/2025 | InnovaCaptab Ltd, 1281/1, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Near epip, Phase-I, Jharmajri, Baddi, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh. | Sample does not conform to Ip Specification for CefpodoximeProxetil Oral Suspension with respect to the content of Cefpodoxime in cefpodoxime in cefpodoximeproxetil. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
54. | Kefpod 100 Orange Suspension | C4093044 | 09/2023 | 08/2025 | InnovaCaptab Ltd, 1281/1, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Near epip, Phase-I, Baddi, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh. | Sample does not conform to Ip Specification for CefpodoximeProxetil Oral Suspension with respect to the content of Cefpodoxime in cefpodoxime in cefpodoximeproxetil. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
55. | Metoclopramide | ME404 | 03/2024 | 02/2026 | TammanTitoePhar | Sample does not conform | Drugs Testing |
HCL Injection IP- 2ml | ma Pvt Ltd, 56-57, SIDCO Pharmaceutical Complex, Alathur- 603110, Tamil Nadu. | to the requirement for PH. | Laboratory, Chennai | ||||
56. | Cyanocobalamin Injection IP-1ml | 34CYA327 | 12/2023 | 11/2025 | SPM Drugs (p) Ltd. Bhavani – 638301(TN). | Sample does not conform to the requirement for assay. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
57. | VIP Hair Colour Shampoo | B320C | 03/2024 | 02/2026 | VIMAC, #18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | Sample does not conform to BIS Specification for Oxidation Hair dye with respect to the content of Resorcinol and Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone.The sample is also found to contain m- phenylenediamine which must not form part of the composition of cosmetics products as per BIS specification 4707 (Part 2):2017, under Annex A (clauses 1,2 and 3.1), Serial No.1198. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
58. | VIP Brown Natural Hair Colour Shampoo | B013 | 07/2024 | 06/2026 | VIMAC, 18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | Sample does not conform to BIS Specification for Oxidation Hair dye with respect to the content of Resorcinol and Phenyl Methyl pyrozolone.The sample is also found to contain m- phenylenediamine which must not form part of the composition of cosmetics products as per BIS specification 4707 (Part 2):2017, under Annex A (clauses 1,2 and 3.1), Serial No.1198. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
59. | VIP Hair Colour Shampoo | BO53KTK | 05/2024 | 04/2026 | VIMAC, 18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | Sample does not conform to BIS Specification for oxidation hair dye with respect to the content of resorcinol and phenyl methyl pyrazolone.The sample is also found to contain m- phenylenediamine which must not form part of the composition of cosmetics products as per BIS specification 4707 (Part 2):2017, under Annex A (clauses 1,2 and 3.1), Serial No.1198. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
60. | VIP Hair Colour Shampoo | B309C | 02/2024 | 01/2026 | VIMAC, #18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | Sample does not conform to BIS Specification for oxidation hair dye with respect to the content of resorcinol and phenyl methyl pyrazolone.The sample is also found to contain m- phenylenediamine which must not form part of the composition of cosmetics products as per BIS specification 4707 (Part 2):2017, under Annex A (clauses 1,2 and 3.1), Serial No.1198. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
61. | VIP Hair Colour Shampoo | B034KERL | 04/2024 | 03/2026 | VIMAC, #18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | 1.Sample does not conform to BIS specificaton for oxidation hair dye with respect to the content of phenymehylpyrazolone. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
62. | VIP Hair Colour Shampoo | B034KERL | 04/2024 | 03/2026 | VIMAC, #18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | Sample does not conform to BIS specificiation for oxidation hair dye with respect to the content of phenyl methyl pyrazolone. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
63. | VIP Black Natural Hair Colour Shampoo | B131N | 07/2024 | 06/2026 | VIMAC, #18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | Sample does not conform to BIS specification for oxidation hair dye with respect to the content of resorcinol. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
64. | VIP Dark Brown Natural Hair Colour Shampoo | B005 | 07/2024 | 06/2026 | VIMAC, #18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | Sample does not conform to BIS Specification for oxidation hair dye with respect to the content of resorcinol and phenyl methyl pyrazolone. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
65. | Beaute Blanc Fruit Vinegar Gel Hair Colour (Natural Balck) | 406 | 06.06.202 4 | 05.06.2027 | Marketed By: Kosmol Global No.6, 1st Floor, Ravanier Street, Park Town, Chennai-600001. Tamilnadu, India. | Sample does not conform to BIS Specification for oxidaion hair dye with respect to the content of phenyl methyl pyrazolone.Sample is also found to contain m- phenylendiamine which must not form part of the composistion of cosmetics products as per BIS specification 4717 (Part 2): 2017. underAnnes A (Clauses 1,2 and 3.1), Serial No.1198. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
66. | Beaute Blanc Fruit Vinegar Gel Hair Colour (Natural Balck) | 405 | 19.05.202 4 | 18.05.2027 | Guangdong Rongsheng Bio- Technlogy Co Ltd, Complex Building C, Xiaojing Village, Leping Town, Sanshui District, Foshan city, China. | Sample does not conform to BIS specification for oxidation hair dye with respect to the content of phenyl methyl pyrazolone. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
67. | VIP Hair Colour Shampoo | B020C | 04/2024 | 03/2026 | VIMAC, #18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | Sample does not conform to BIS specification for oxidation hair dye with respect to the content of resorcinol and phenyl methyl pyrazolone. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
68. | Beaute Blanc Fruit Vinegar Gel Hair Colour (Natural Balck) | 406 | 06.06.202 4 | 05.06.2024 | Guangdong Rongsheng Bio- Technlogy Co Ltd, Complex Building C, Xiaojing Village, Leping Town, Sanshui District, Foshan city, China. | Sample does not conform to BIS specification for oxidaton hair dye with respect to the content of phenyl methyl prazolone. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
69. | Levatio Syrup | ONL-24067 | 03/2024 | 02/2026 | Onex Life Science Pvt Ltd, Flot No.5, Ground, First Floor & Second Floor, EkambararNaicker Industrial Estate, Alapakkam, Chennai-600116. | Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Terbutaline Sulphate. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
70. | Dermotil-K Spray. Ketoconazole with chlorhexidineGluc onate Solution | E1207 | 09/2024 | 08/2026 | Vinsmile, S.N:7/1A, Patharampallam, ChinnasalemTaluk, VillupuramDist, Pin Code-606201. | Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Ketoconazole. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai |
Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs:
The drugs that fail to meet the quality standards or specifications are known as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs.
(Further, the term ‘standards of quality’ is defined under the Section 16 (1) (a) of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, that the ‘standards of quality’ mean that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.)
NOTE:
NOTE:
- NSQ data was received as per Format & in EXCEL SHEET from State Drugs Licensing Authorities of Himachal Pradesh,Jammu Kashmir, Puducherry, Telangana, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Tripura, Tamil Nadu. Further NSQ data was not received as per format in Excel Sheet from Jharkhand (PDF Format) , Karnataka (PDF Format Nil), Maharashtra (PDF format), Assam(PDF Format), Rajasthan (PDF Format), Delhi (Word format) for the Month of November, 2024 as per DCG(I) Circular dated 09.02.2024.
- State Drugs Licensing Authorities of Ladakh, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, Dadar and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep have not submitted any data in respect of the Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert for the Month of November, 2024 as per DCG(I) Circular dated 09.02.2024.
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