Policy & Regulation

Colorcon's petition for the use of iron oxide as a colour additive for use in dietary supplement tablets and capsules has now been approved

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Global demand for biosurfactants set to be worth over $2.7-bn by 2024

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FDA approves Colorcon’s iron oxide petition to expand colour spectrum

Aleor was formed in April 2016 to develop, manufacture and commercialise dermatology products for worldwide markets. Till date the company has filed six ANDAs.

Global Bioenergies reaches 87% of yield target in bio-based isobutene process

Alembic announces successful USFDA inspection at joint venture

“The Middle East and Africa market is evolving at a rapid pace, and opportunities are plentiful for regional and international pharma co...

On paper, the prompt November/December Singapore jet fuel/kerosene timespread was assessed at 10 cents/b Tuesday, up 29 cents/b from Monday.

A joint scientific study report by commissioned by the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises and conducted by The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has said that strong policies are n

Benzene's premium to feedstock naphtha in Asia has shrunk more than $100/mt over the past six weeks as growing length in the benzene market weighs on prices while naphtha cargo values have firmed on the back of the recent crude oil rally.

The US regulator makes Form 483 observations when companies don’t adhere to procedures outlined in the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) norms. Companies are expected to revert with their remedial action. But the issue could escalate if the acti

The recently released draft guidelines for the online pharmacy industry have raised several questions for players operating in the burgeoning space, including on a possible overlapping role of state governments. The gazette notification, released on Augus

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA has been granted final approval by the US FDA for Estradiol Vaginal Inserts USP, 10 mcg, the generic version of Vagifem1, 10 mcg, of Novo Nordisk Inc.According to IQVIA sales data for the 12-month period ending July 20

Brazil’s fragrance ingredients sector is also forecast for strong growth due to its increased demand for luxury fragrance products.

Leading pharma firm, Pfizer, fears that the pharma industry is expected to face challenges from price controls, ad-hoc regulatory changes and new policies that may impact sustainable growth.

Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies has submitted a marketing authorisation application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for its esketamine nasal spray.

Boehringer Ingelheim announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new labeling for Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide & olodaterol) Inhalation Spray that includes data showing a meaningful reduction in COPD exacerbations driven by

"The EMA's validation of our MAA is an important milestone in the execution of our global commercial strategy for fostamatinib for the t...

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd. (SPARC) have announced USFDA approval for the New Drug Application (NDA) of Xelpros (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressur

Speaking at the ‘National Summit on Mineral Exploration and Sustainability’, organised by FICCI with the support of the International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (IICSR), Mr. Pathak said the new policy would be industry-friend