The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has successfully conducted its second hands-on training programme on the detection of Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Diethylene Glycol (DEG) in oral liquid medicines using Gas Chromatography at its Ghaziabad campus.
The two-day programme, held from 22–23 June 2026, focused on strengthening the analytical capabilities of state drug testing laboratories to ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines.
Participants from six states—Haryana, Goa, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya—received practical training in sample preparation, instrument handling, calibration, data analysis and chromatogram interpretation.
Experts highlighted that EG and DEG are highly toxic contaminants that may enter pharmaceutical products through adulterated excipients and can cause severe health risks, including kidney damage and even death. Their detection has been made mandatory under the revised Indian Pharmacopoeia standards effective from October 2025.
The training also covered regulatory requirements, sources of contamination and quality control measures, aiming to improve compliance with updated pharmacopoeial guidelines.
IPC officials emphasized that such capacity-building initiatives are crucial for strengthening drug regulation and ensuring the availability of safe and high-quality medicines across the country.
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