Govt to target manufacturers of Lice Lotion Lindane on safe use, labeling of the disposal

Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limit all rights reserved. Lindane is not prohibited in India and may be sold as lotion and shampoo for human use. (Mint) Summary Lindan is one of the persistent organic pollution, which is toxic chemicals that continue for long periods in the environment, which is resistant to degradation through natural processes. They can remain in the soil, water and air for years or even decades. New -delhi: The center is planning on Lindane manufacturers, an insecticide used to treat scab and lice infections, to place clear labels on the containers to educate consumers about the drug use and the safe thereof, a government official said. The drug controller -general of India’s (DCGI) move follows concerns about the abuse of Lindan in people. To be sure, Lindane is not prohibited in India, and is allowed to be sold as lotion and shampoo for human use. With a domestic production capacity of 1.300 tonnes per year, India is an important exporter of the drug. Also read: New check for old medicine as center assessment safety In January this year, the Ministry of Health for Health received a communication from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in Lindane, and emphasizes that the Stockholm convention is a global environmental treaty aimed at protecting human health and the environment from persistent organic pollution. India is a signatory of the convention. Lindane is listed under the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollution. Pop’s are toxic chemicals that continue for long periods in the environment, and resistance to deterioration through natural processes. They can remain in the soil, water and air for years or even decades. It collects in living organisms and poses risks to human health and ecosystems. Also read: An influencer sustained followers when she documented her weight loss. Then she revealed that she was on a GLP-1. The case was recorded at the medicine’s technical advisory council meeting in April chaired by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS). The minutes of the meeting, reviewed by Mint, said that the board also noted that topical preparation of Lindan is used as a second-line treatment for scab and lice infections and the Stockholm convention also allows such use. Scabies are an infectious skin condition caused by small mites digging under the skin, causing intense itching and a rash. Inquiries sent to the Ministry of Health remained unanswered until purple time. In India, Lindane formulations are registered for use in pharmaceutical products for the control of head lice and scabies on people and under different brands. Also read: Why America has not approved a law to better treat addiction. According to the official, the unsafe disposal of Lindane remnant led to various cases of casual abuse in homes. Catch all the business news, market news, news reports and latest news updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. More Topics #Pharma Read Next Story