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The Hon'ble Supreme Court, in 35 And Our Health Society v. Union of India vide order dated 10 February 2026, directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to seriously consider the introduction of mandatory front-of-pack warning labels on packaged food products and to place its response on record within four weeks.

The Indian pharmaceuticals with its proven product standards and national and International regulatory compliance is the 3rd largest producer and suppliers of cost-effective generic medicines worldwide.

India's Supreme Court is examining the food regulator's proposed front-of-pack labelling framework for packaged foods, which would require red hexagonal warnings on products exceeding specified levels of sugar, salt and fat. The Court has raised critical questions about nutrient thresholds, label design, implementation timelines and practical implications for food businesses, while the final requirements remain subject to judicial determination and subsequent regulatory process.

The food processing industry one of the largest industries in India is widely recognized as a 'sunrise industry' in India having huge potential for uplifting the agricultural economy, creation of large scale processed food manufacturing and food chain facilities, and the resultant generation of employment and export earnings.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified significant amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses)...

Intellectual property (“IP”) law and food safety law have traditionally been treated as separate domains, administered by different authorities, under different statutes, and animated by different objects. IP law governs a proprietor’s exclusive rights over a mark and the consequences of its unauthorized use; food safety law governs the safety, labelling and honest presentation of food to the public.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a transformative wave in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Its integration into drug discovery, diagnostics, and clinical trials...

Supreme Court directs the Department of Pharmaceuticals to revise the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy and the Drugs Price Control Order 2013.

It is my pleasure and privilege to commence this "Editorial" feature in "Indian Drugs", as proposed by our Publication Committee and the Editorial Board.

With a rise in population and an increase in income levels, the demand for food products is on a surge. In addition to ensuring adequate food supply, it is also essential that people have access to nutritious and safe food.

Before any rules were notified for medical devices, they were being governed solely by the dated and redundant Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 with no specific provisions or aspects pertaining to the regulation of medical devices in India.

The Competition Commission of India recently passed a significant order, which has the potential of re-defining the way drug manufacturers and importers in India market their products domestically.

On December 3, 2024, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India introduced the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2024, marking a significant step.

The Indian Patent Office on April 1, 2016 denied Cipla (Applicant) limited a patent for its HIV drug comprising "ritonavir" and "darunavir" involving the patent application 1399/MUMNP/2010 entitled, "Antiretroviral Combination".

Indian patent law contains a unique provision that shifts the burden of proof onto the accused / infringer in process patent suits.

Explore comprehensive analyses of recent Indian tax rulings, FDI policy updates, and international trade agreements. From transfer pricing safe harbour rules to the India-New Zealand FTA, discover how regulatory changes impact cross-border transactions, foreign investment, and corporate tax compliance.

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 ("Act") was enacted in India for standardising, protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food and the ways and means by which food is marketed and advertised.

Recently, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) released a policy note titled Making Markets Work for Affordable Healthcare (Policy Note).