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The drug regulator of India discovered that an anti-allergy syrup and a cough syrup, which were being produced by Norris Medicines, are toxic, as per a government report. The syrups were declared toxic months after Indian-made cough syrups were said to be the cause of death of 141 children worldwide.&nbsp;

The medicines were contaminated either with ethylene glycol (EG) or diethylene glycol (DEG), the same contaminants which were discovered in the cough syrups which led to deaths in Gambia, Uzbekistan and Cameroon since last year.&nbsp;

For the first time in around two years, any DEG and EG contamination has been flagged by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its monthly reports as the country makes an attempt to crack down on its drug industry which is worth $42 billion and is dominated by small players.

Speaking to Reuters on Wednesday (October 4), commissioner of Gujarat state's Food and Drug Control Administration HG Koshia said that it had inspected the Norris factory last month and gave orders for suspending its production and recalling the drugs.&nbsp;

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"The company failed miserably on compliance parameters of good manufacturing practices. The adequate water system was not there. The air-handling unit was also not up to the mark. In the larger interest of public health, we ordered the unit to stop production," Koshia said.&nbsp;

The CDSCO uploaded a list of "not of standard quality/spurious/adulterated/misbranded" drugs for August on its website, as per which in the tests carried out at a CDSCO laboratory, the Trimax Expectorant of the company contained 0.118 per cent of EG, while allergy drug Sylpro Plus Syrup had 0.171 per cent of EG and 0.243 per cent of DEG.

<h2>CDSCO report on syrups is 'pivotal': WHO&nbsp;</h2>

Koshia stated that the cough syrup was being exported by Norris. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that the safe limit is not beyond 0.10 per cent, which is based on internationally accepted standards.

"We are aware of the CDSCO report and have communicated with that agency to ascertain where the products... have been exported," stated a WHO spokeswoman. "This information is pivotal when we consider whether - or not - to issue a medical product alert," she added.&nbsp;

The CDSCO also discovered that DEG and EG had contaminated three batches of COLD OUT syrup made by Fourrts (India) Laboratories. In August, the World Health Organization said that there were unacceptable levels of DEG and EG in the batch of COLD OUT sold in Iraq.&nbsp;

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Speaking to Reuters, chairman of the government-backed Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) Fourrts Chairman S.V. Veeramani said that in August a recent "analysis of retention samples" of COLD OUT showed there was "no contamination or toxins".

"There is no report of any adverse effect or death due to the product," he stated&nbsp;in a WhatsApp message. "As a matter of abundant caution, we have voluntarily recalled the product in Iraq market," he added.&nbsp;

The alerts over the toxic syrups come at a time when through Pharmexcil the government is organising workshops for drugmakers across the country to emphasise on the importance of patient safety and drug quality.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The drug regulator of India discovered that an anti-allergy syrup and a cough syrup, which were being produced by Norris Medicines, are toxic, as per a government report.

The drug regulator of India discovered that an anti-allergy syrup and a cough syrup, which were being produced by Norris Medicines, are toxic, as per a government report. The syrups were declared toxic months after Indian-made cough syrups were said to be the cause of death of 141 children worldwide. The medicines were contaminated either with ethylene glycol (EG) or diethylene glycol (DEG), the same contaminants which were discovered in the cough syrups which led to deaths in Gambia, Uzbekistan and Cameroon since last year. For the first time in around two years, any DEG and EG contamination has been flagged by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its monthly reports as the country makes an attempt to crack down on its drug industry which is worth $42 billion and is dominated by small players. Speaking to Reuters on Wednesday (October 4), commissioner of Gujarat state's Food and Drug Control Administration HG Koshia said that it had inspected the Norris factory last month and gave orders for suspending its production and recalling the drugs. ALSO READ | Indian medical personnel released from Kuwait after New Delhi's intervention "The company failed miserably on compliance parameters of good manufacturing practices. The adequate water system was not there. The air-handling unit was also not up to the mark. In the larger interest of public health, we ordered the unit to stop production," Koshia said. The CDSCO uploaded a list of "not of standard quality/spurious/adulterated/misbranded" drugs for August on its website, as per which in the tests carried out at a CDSCO laboratory, the Trimax Expectorant of the company contained 0.118 per cent of EG, while allergy drug Sylpro Plus Syrup had 0.171 per cent of EG and 0.243 per cent of DEG. CDSCO report on syrups is 'pivotal': WHO Koshia stated that the cough syrup was being exported by Norris. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that the safe limit is not beyond 0.10 per cent, which is based on internationally accepted standards. "We are aware of the CDSCO report and have communicated with that agency to ascertain where the products... have been exported," stated a WHO spokeswoman. "This information is pivotal when we consider whether - or not - to issue a medical product alert," she added. The CDSCO also discovered that DEG and EG had contaminated three batches of COLD OUT syrup made by Fourrts (India) Laboratories. In August, the World Health Organization said that there were unacceptable levels of DEG and EG in the batch of COLD OUT sold in Iraq. WATCH | Maharashtra sees 24 deaths in 24 hours; hospital dean blames medicine & staff shortage Speaking to Reuters, chairman of the government-backed Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) Fourrts Chairman S.V. Veeramani said that in August a recent "analysis of retention samples" of COLD OUT showed there was "no contamination or toxins". "There is no report of any adverse effect or death due to the product," he stated in a WhatsApp message. "As a matter of abundant caution, we have voluntarily recalled the product in Iraq market," he added. The alerts over the toxic syrups come at a time when through Pharmexcil the government is organising workshops for drugmakers across the country to emphasise on the importance of patient safety and drug quality. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India declares two syrups from Norris Medicines as 'toxic' after reports of poisoning deaths

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India is calling for "sensitivity" from oil producers as crude oil prices hover near $90 a barrel. This appeal comes as Indian oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri met with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais in Abu Dhabi during an industry conference.

According to a report by Reuters, Puri emphasised the need for oil producers to consider the impact of their policies on oil-consuming countries, especially as the global economy teeters on the brink of recession.

Puri stated on social media platform X, "During the pandemic, when crude oil prices crashed, the world came together to stabilise the prices to make it sustainable for the producers. Now, as the world is at the cusp of economic recession and slowdown, oil producers need to show the same sensitivity towards the consuming countries."

The United States and Western allies have also been urging OPEC+ to increase oil output to alleviate the pressure on energy costs and support the global economy. OPEC+ producers, however, argue that they are acting preemptively to maintain market stability.

Puri later confirmed in an interview with Reuters that he had discussed oil prices with Ghais, saying, "If the petroleum and natural gas minister of one of the largest consuming countries meets the OPEC secretary-general, who has an inside track into the OPEC+, surely we discussed prices."

India, which relies on imports for approximately 85 per cent of its crude oil needs, has been closely monitoring the situation. Puri acknowledged that while India could manage if oil prices rose above $100 per barrel, such a scenario would not be "in anyone's interest." As per a Reuters report, he expressed concern for other developing nations, stating, "I hope it (oil price) doesn't go above $100 ... India will manage ... I would worry about what happens to other parts of the developing world."

In recent months, India has sought alternative sources of oil due to geopolitical tensions. After Western countries imposed sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Indian refiners turned to&nbsp;discounted Russian oil. Puri clarified that India would continue to purchase Russian oil as long as it remained within the Western countries' price cap of $60 a barrel. He also mentioned that if the prices were to exceed the cap, it was clear that they would not proceed with the purchases.&nbsp;

Russian oil exports to India surge in September&nbsp;

Meanwhile, on a different note, Russian oil exports to India experienced a significant rebound in September. Shipments of Russian oil to India surged by 15 per cent from a seven-month low in August, driven by ample supply and attractive price discounts, Bloomberg reported.

&nbsp;These shipments amounted to 1.78 million barrels a day last month. Experts suggest that this trend is likely to continue, as Russia's ban on diesel exports will lead domestic refiners to reduce production, freeing up more crude for overseas markets. India predominantly purchases the Urals grade of Russian crude, which is delivered at a discount of around $4 per barrel compared to Brent, making it a more appealing option than term supplies from the Middle East.

Bloomberg cited Viktor Katona, the lead crude analyst at Kpler, who highlighted that there is "plentiful room" for Russian oil imports to increase further, especially with the potential for even greater discounts in the future as the availability of Russian crude grows. In contrast, imports from Iraq, India's second-largest supplier, rose by 9.4 per cent in September, while cargoes from Saudi Arabia, the third-largest supplier, fell by 41 per cent.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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India is calling for "sensitivity" from oil producers as crude oil prices hover near $90 a barrel. This appeal comes as Indian oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri met with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais in Abu Dhabi during an industry conference.

India is calling for "sensitivity" from oil producers as crude oil prices hover near $90 a barrel. This appeal comes as Indian oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri met with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais in Abu Dhabi during an industry conference. According to a report by Reuters, Puri emphasised the need for oil producers to consider the impact of their policies on oil-consuming countries, especially as the global economy teeters on the brink of recession. Puri stated on social media platform X, "During the pandemic, when crude oil prices crashed, the world came together to stabilise the prices to make it sustainable for the producers. Now, as the world is at the cusp of economic recession and slowdown, oil producers need to show the same sensitivity towards the consuming countries." The United States and Western allies have also been urging OPEC+ to increase oil output to alleviate the pressure on energy costs and support the global economy. OPEC+ producers, however, argue that they are acting preemptively to maintain market stability. Puri later confirmed in an interview with Reuters that he had discussed oil prices with Ghais, saying, "If the petroleum and natural gas minister of one of the largest consuming countries meets the OPEC secretary-general, who has an inside track into the OPEC+, surely we discussed prices." India, which relies on imports for approximately 85 per cent of its crude oil needs, has been closely monitoring the situation. Puri acknowledged that while India could manage if oil prices rose above $100 per barrel, such a scenario would not be "in anyone's interest." As per a Reuters report, he expressed concern for other developing nations, stating, "I hope it (oil price) doesn't go above $100 ... India will manage ... I would worry about what happens to other parts of the developing world." In recent months, India has sought alternative sources of oil due to geopolitical tensions. After Western countries imposed sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Indian refiners turned to discounted Russian oil. Puri clarified that India would continue to purchase Russian oil as long as it remained within the Western countries' price cap of $60 a barrel. He also mentioned that if the prices were to exceed the cap, it was clear that they would not proceed with the purchases. Russian oil exports to India surge in September Meanwhile, on a different note, Russian oil exports to India experienced a significant rebound in September. Shipments of Russian oil to India surged by 15 per cent from a seven-month low in August, driven by ample supply and attractive price discounts, Bloomberg reported. These shipments amounted to 1.78 million barrels a day last month. Experts suggest that this trend is likely to continue, as Russia's ban on diesel exports will lead domestic refiners to reduce production, freeing up more crude for overseas markets. India predominantly purchases the Urals grade of Russian crude, which is delivered at a discount of around $4 per barrel compared to Brent, making it a more appealing option than term supplies from the Middle East. Bloomberg cited Viktor Katona, the lead crude analyst at Kpler, who highlighted that there is "plentiful room" for Russian oil imports to increase further, especially with the potential for even greater discounts in the future as the availability of Russian crude grows. In contrast, imports from Iraq, India's second-largest supplier, rose by 9.4 per cent in September, while cargoes from Saudi Arabia, the third-largest supplier, fell by 41 per cent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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