New Delhi: In the wake of multiple incidents of contaminated cough syrups containing Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG), the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has released a comprehensive free toolkit compiling pharmacopoeial and regulatory resources aimed at strengthening safeguards against Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) contamination in liquid oral medicines, particularly those used for treating allergies, colds, and coughs.

The IPC, which plays a central role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicines in India, said the toolkit is designed to serve as a comprehensive reference for excipients and raw material suppliers, drug manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory authorities.

The initiative aligns with the government’s h

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