India, Jan. 1 -- By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): In a major step to ensure the safety of people, the government of India on has Proposed amendments for strict criteria on the sale of cough syrups over the counter.

The Union government has issued a draft of an important amendment to the Drugs Rules-1945. The Health Ministry has proposed removing the word 'syrup' from Schedule K. This step has been taken to make the drug-related rules clear and effective, so that public interest is protected. Suggestions and objections have been invited from the public within 30 days.

"These rules may be called the Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2025. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. I...