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Tushmi Udyalak

Associate in Pharma and Life Sciences Practice at the Delhi-NCR office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Tushmi can be reached at tushmi.udyalak@cyrilshroff.com

The Cosmos of Cosmeceuticals in India

Summary: Cosmeceuticals are topical products with biologically active ingredients that blur the line between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Such products have gained significant market traction in India, yet occupy a regulatory grey zone with no independent legal status under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. This ambiguity forces businesses to strategically navigate compliance by carefully crafting product claims to remain within the “cosmetic” category while avoiding the stricter regulatory requirements applicable to “drugs” or “medical devices”.Continue Reading The Cosmos of Cosmeceuticals in India

Curbing Hospital and Surgeon Promotions in India: Regulation of Live Surgery Broadcasts

Summary: The NMC has issued new guidelines restricting live surgery broadcasts to curb patient exploitation, ensure ethical safeguards, and prevent commercial misuse. The framework shifts focus towards pre-recorded simulations and controlled teaching environments to balance education with patient rights.Continue Reading Curbing Hospital and Surgeon Promotions in India: Regulation of Live Surgery Broadcasts