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New Delhi: The central government has banned the manufacture, sale, and distribution of two veterinary drugs, Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac, citing risks to animal health and potential ecological damage, as per an official gazette notification issued on 1 August ...
Mint had reported in July that the union health ministry was considering banning the drugs as they are believed to be harmful for animals..
The ban was deliberated during the 89th meeting of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), under the aegis of the Central Drugs Control Standard Organization..
Added to this is the issue of improper carcass disposal, further compounding the ecological impact of these drugs.. . Catch all the Business News, Market News, Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint..
