Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s major manufacturing plant in Halol, Gujarat, is reportedly undergoing a surprise inspection by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As per CNBC-TV18 news reports, three US FDA inspectors are currently on-site at the facility.
The Halol plant holds significant importance for Sun Pharma, being one of its largest manufacturing sites. This facility has faced regulatory scrutiny in the past. It was last inspected in May 2022 and has since been operating under an import alert from the US FDA. This import alert followed a warning letter issued by the US FDA, indicating concerns about the facility's compliance with manufacturing standards.
The news of this inspection has led to a slight dip in the stock. At 1:26 PM, Sun Phama share price was trading 0.54% lower at ₹1,665.50. The stock has seen a more significant decline of 12% so far in 2025, suggesting broader market pressures or ongoing concerns impacting investor sentiment.
For pharmaceutical companies, maintaining compliance with global regulatory bodies like the US FDA is crucial, especially for facilities that supply medicines to the lucrative US market.
An import alert means that products manufactured at the Halol plant may not be allowed into the US, impacting sales and future product approvals from this facility. This surprise inspection highlights the FDA's continued oversight and the importance for Sun Pharma to address all outstanding compliance issues at its Halol unit.
The unannounced US FDA inspection at Sun Pharma's Halol plant underscores ongoing regulatory challenges for the company's key facility, which is already under an import alert.
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Published on: Jun 3, 2025, 1:32 PM IST
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