| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India launches Online National Drug Licensing System (ONDLS) to monitor high-risk pharmaceutical solvents after child deaths linked to toxic cough syrups. |
| Trigger | Deaths in Madhya Pradesh due to cough syrups contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG). WHO and domestic authorities raised concerns over quality control gaps. |
| Key System (ONDLS) | Centralized digital platform by CDSCO to: - Track solvent batches - Ensure quality documentation - Block non-compliant batches - Focus on liquid formulations (e.g., syrups). |
| High-Risk Solvents | Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Sorbitol, Maltitol, Ethyl alcohol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate--must be tracked under ONDLS to prevent adulteration. |
| Implementation | - Batch-wise entry for solvent manufacturers - State drug controllers to conduct inspections, audits, and training - CDSCO circular issued on October 22, 2025. |
| Oversight | Union Health Secretary chaired a high-level review. States must enforce compliance and standardize ONDLS usage. |
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