Gujarat FDCA Sees 50 Pharma Licenses Cancelled, Zero‑Tolerance Drive Against Counterfeits
NEWZA Editorial Team••Source: MoneyControl
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50 pharmaceutical firm licences cancelled; 2 closure orders, 8 licences suspended, and 11 manufacturing licences revoked in the last months.
FDCA inspected 2,238 food business operators in August 2026, testing 2,591 food samples and collecting 588 antibiotic samples from rural markets.
Zero‑tolerance policy now covers daily consumables like milk, ghee, oil and spices during festival months under FSSAI‑2006 with surprise inspections.
Zero‑Tolerance Crackdown on Pharma Licences The Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) announced that it has cancelled the licences of 50 pharmaceutical firms and issued closure orders to two drug manufacturing units. In addition, licences of eight manufacturing companies were suspended and 11 drug manufacturing licences were revoked in the past few months. The move, led by Health Minister Praful Pansheriya, underscores the state’s commitment to a zero‑tolerance stance against counterfeit and illegal medicines.
Strengthening Food Safety Across Gujarat In August 2026, the FDCA inspected more than 2,238 food business operators and collected 2,591 food samples for laboratory testing. A special drive focused on antibiotic quality in rural areas resulted in 588 samples being tested. The government has also mandated continuous monitoring of essential daily consumables such as milk, ghee, oil and spices, especially during festival seasons, under the FSSAI‑2006 regulations. Surprise inspections and strict legal action will continue to ensure that consumers receive pure and quality food and medicine.
Impact on Consumers and the Industry These regulatory actions aim to protect public health by eliminating counterfeit drugs and ensuring food safety. While the cancellations may temporarily disrupt supply chains for affected firms, they reinforce consumer confidence in the safety of pharmaceutical and food products sold across Gujarat. The FDCA’s rigorous testing and enforcement framework sets a benchmark for other states to follow in safeguarding public health.
