Ahmedabad: The State Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) has intensified its crackdown on the illegal sale and storage of medicines, seizing allopathic drugs worth over ₹40 lakh during a surprise raid in the city. Sharing details, FDCA Commissioner Dr. Ratankanwar Gadhvi Charan said strict action is being taken across the state against those involved in adulteration and violations of drug laws. As part of the drive, a team led by Deputy Commissioner (IB) Y.G. Darji and Drug Inspector...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has issued show-cause notices to eight medical stores in Ahmedabad after a surprise inspection found that several outlets were selling cough syrup without a doctor’s prescription and, in some cases, without the presence of a registered pharmacist. According to officials, the inspections were carried out at Apollo Pharmacy and Krishna Medical in Ghatlodia, Solcure Pharmacy in Satellite, Namnidhi Pharma, Namah Wellness, Nataraj Medica...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has appointed Dr. Ratankanvar H. Gadhvicharan, the current Commissioner of Health, as the new Commissioner of Food and Drugs. He will hold this position as an additional charge. The post had been lying vacant after H.G. Koshiya, who previously held the role, was not granted a seventh extension. To ensure continuity, the state has entrusted Dr. Gadhvicharan with the responsibility of overseeing the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), headquartered in G...Read More

Surendranagar: The Food and Drug Control Authority (FDCA) conducted a major raid on two establishments in Surendranagar, seizing over 2,700 kg of suspected adulterated ghee and related products valued at more than ₹13 lakh. The crackdown, which took place on June 3, 2025, targeted premises allegedly involved in the production and sale of adulterated food items. The joint operation by the FDCA Surendranagar and the District Supply Officer focused on M/s Shiv Industries, located at Survey No....Read More