Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:46am on 07 Oct 2025,Tuesday International
A Tamil Nadu government report found 350 safety violations at Sresan Pharmaceutical in Kancheepuram, which made the ‘Coldrif’ cough syrup linked to 16 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Inspectors said the factory used non-pharma grade chemicals, had rusted machines, and no air filters or cleaning systems. Toxic diethylene glycol, used in brake fluids, was found in the syrup. The plant also lacked a quality control team and stored medicines in dirty areas. Tamil Nadu has banned the syrup and stopped production. Other states have also removed Coldrif from the market and launched further safety checks. (PC: India Today)
