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The Government has also directed the companies to carry out safety/toxicity studies for the banned products.

New Delhi, Aug. 17

THE Health Ministry has sought details of analysis carried out by the Canadian Health regulator, leading to a ban on certain Ayurvedic and Unani products manufactured by Indian companies.

In a reply to the Lok Sabha, Health Minister Dr A. Ramadoss said, "The Canadian Government has been officially requested to provide detailed information regarding the methodology of testing and corresponding analysis carried out by them on the basis of which the ban has been imposed."

Some of the products banned include Zandu Pharmaceuticals' Maha Sudharshan Churna Powder, Yograj Guggul tablets and Sudarshan tablets; Dabur India's Maha Sudharshan Churna and Shilajit capsules; Karela Capsules manufactured by Himalaya Drug Company; and Safi Liquid from Hamdard Wakf-India.

The Government has also directed the companies to carry out safety/toxicity studies for the banned products through the National Accreditation Board of Laboratories or GLP-accredited (Good Laboratories Practices) labs. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also undertaken a study on the toxicity of metal-based Bhasmas.

The Government has initiated a Golden Triangle Project in partnership with ICMR and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for validation of existing Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani drugs, and development of new drugs.

The Minister also said, "The Health Canada warning may have an adverse impact on the export of Ayurvedic medicines to that country. However, it seems unlikely that there would be major adverse impact globally."

Companies such as Dabur have already submitted safety study reports to the Health Ministry. Himalaya Drug Company has claimed that test conducted by research organisations like IIT Madras and Rigaku, Texas showed that the Karela capsules did not contain lead or other heavy metals.

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