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The Indian manufacturer of cough syrups, which Uzbekistan accused of poisoning 19 children last year, allegedly utilised a toxic industrial-grade ingredient instead of the authorised pharmaceutical variant, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The sources disclosed that Marion Biotech, the company in question, procured the ingredient, propylene glycol (PG), from trader Maya Chemtech
The Indian manufacturer of cough syrups that Uzbekistan said last year had poisoned 19 children used a toxic industrial-grade ingredient rather than the legitimate pharmaceutical version.
The two sources said the syrup was made with industrial-grade PG, a toxic material widely used in liquid detergents, antifreeze, paints or coatings, and to enhance the effectiveness of pesticides.
A fruit staple to Rajasthan that grows in the state's western arid regions is under threat from unusual weather phenomena, which experts say could be linked to climate change.
The Central government on Saturday recommended the Uttar Pradesh Drug Controller Authority to cancel the manufacturing licence of Marion biotech after 22 out of