China SFDA Revokes Licenses Of Two Makers Of Tainted Gel Capsules
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
China’s State FDA revoked the licenses of two producers of gel capsules involved in a scandal involving contaminated medicines.
China’s State FDA revoked the licenses of two producers of gel capsules involved in a scandal involving contaminated medicines. SFDA said it has ordered authorities in Zhegiang Province to revoke the licenses of Huaxing and Zhuokang, two makers of gel capsules suspected of containing chromium, a toxic and carcinogen when ingested in excessive amounts. The agency also said employees at the plants suspected of criminal offenses would face criminal charges. (Click here for more
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“Authority Revokes Two Gel Capsule Producers’ Licenses” – Xinhua (China) (4/19/12)