Clarification on Paracetamol Ban Rumors

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has clarified that there is no ban on paracetamol in India, despite rumors. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has not received any information regarding such a ban. However, certain Fixed Dose Combinations involving paracetamol have been banned. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority regulates drug prices under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, ensuring the availability of essential medicines through various initiatives, including the Free Drugs Service Initiative under the National Health Mission.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link