After a fresh spate of child deaths linked to toxic cough syrup last month, India’s drug regulator on Friday ordered state authorities to ensure that all pharmaceutical factories comply with international manufacturing standards by January.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) directed state and Union Territory (UT) drug controllers to launch immediate inspections and take action against units that have not upgraded facilities under the revised “Schedule M” norms, which mandate World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended good manufacturing practices such as batch testing and measures to prevent cross-contamination.

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“In case any manufacturing unit is found non-complying with the requirements of revised Schedule M during inspections, strict action shall be

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