CDSCO cancels 7 clinical trial ethics panels over serious violations

CDSCO cancelled seven Ethics Committee registrations across India for serious violations of clinical trial rules.

The committees failed to comply with NDCT Rules 2019 and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Cancelled committees are in Delhi, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata.

Violations compromised oversight of participant rights and safety in clinical trials.

Action followed inspections risk-based compliance, show-cause notices, and personal hearings.