SAHPRA releases results of investigation following recall of Benylin Paediatric syrup: No traces of diethylene glycol

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GUEST – Deon Poovan, Senior Manager: Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance at SAHPRA

On 13 April 2024, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) initiated a precautionary recall of two batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup (batch numbers 329303 and 329304), in response to reported high levels of diethylene glycol in an alert by the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The recall was implemented as a precaution to protect lives while SAHPRA investigated the reported high levels of diethylene glycol, we get an update on the outcomes of these investigations.
6 Jun 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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