In a major step to ensure the safety of people, the government of India on has Proposed amendments for strict criteria on the sale of cough syrups over the counter. The Union government has issued a draft of an important amendment to the Drugs Rules-1945. "These rules may be called the Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2025. In the Drugs Rules, 1945, in Schedule K, in the Serial No. 7, the word "Syrup,'' shall be omitted. "

Source: Economic Times January 01, 2026 14:43 UTC