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Dr Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd.

FDA issued a warning letter to Dr Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd. (Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) on Apr 18, 2024, citing 21 CFR 207.49, 21 CFR 207.57 and 21 CFR 207.33. Subject: Failure to Register and List.

From the letter: “In the listing files submitted to FDA for the previously mentioned drugs, the manufacturer referenced is identified as Dr. Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd., (DUNS 650517704).”

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaIssued Apr 18, 2024Posted Apr 23, 2024No close-out recorded

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Violations
6 findings · 1 issue type
Response due
15 working days after receipt of this letter
FDA asks for
4 actions
Named as possible actions
Seizure, injunction
Issued by
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Published status
No close-out recorded

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01Registration, listing & premarket · 21 CFR 207.49(a)(12)(i), 21 CFR 207.49(a)(12)(ii)The firm listed an incorrect manufacturer in the establishment section of the drug listing files.
In the listing files submitted to FDA for the previously mentioned drugs, the manufacturer referenced is identified as Dr. Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd., (DUNS 650517704). However, in accordance with the response provided December 15, 2022, to the Office of Quality Surveillance (OQS) in the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ) to their 704(a)(4) records request, it was confirmed that Dr. Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd. is not involved in manufacturing of the drugs mentioned above, and therefore, this firm should not be registered with FDA as a manufacturer.
02Registration, listing & premarket · 21 CFR 207.49(a)(12)(i), 21 CFR 207.49(a)(12)(ii)The firm failed to correct the manufacturer name in the listing files despite FDA's request.
On March 6, 2023, OQS/OPQ requested that Dr. Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd. deregister their establishment and delist all drug listings which reference Dr. Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd. as the manufacturer. However, to date, no updates have been made to the listing files to correct the manufacturer’s name and the firm remains registered as a manufacturer.
03Registration, listing & premarket · 21 CFR 207.49(a)(6)The firm submitted listing files with mismatched strength of menthol for several products.
Mismatched strength of menthol in the listing SPL.
04Registration, listing & premarket · 21 CFR 207.49(a)(15)(ii)(B)The firm submitted a listing with a carton label image of another product.
The labeling also includes a carton label image of another product which is not listed.
05Registration, listing & premarket · 21 CFR 207.49(a)(4)The firm submitted listings with mismatched dosage form between labeling and listing SPL.
There is a mismatched dosage form between the labeling and the listing SPL.
06Registration, listing & premarket · 21 CFR 207.49(a)(6)The firm submitted a listing that omitted the active ingredient methyl salicylate found in the labeling.
The listing SPL does not include the active ingredient methyl salicylate which is found in the labeling.

What FDA requested

  • Notify FDA in writing within 15 working days of specific steps taken to address violations.
  • Include explanation of each step to prevent recurrence and copies of related documentation.
  • If corrective actions cannot be completed in 15 days, state reason for delay and time frame.
  • If products are believed not in violation, include reasoning and supporting information.

FDA Warning Letter

30 paragraphs · 2 sections

Text as published on FDA.gov, retrieved Oct 27, 2026. Layout added for reading; the wording is FDA’s. View on FDA.gov (opens in a new tab)

Sent toApril 18, 2024 RE: WL 2643
AddressedDear Ms. Ross

1Introduction

1 paragraph

This letter concerns your firm’s drug listing information provided to FDA’s electronic Drug Registration and Listing System (eDRLS) for the following drug products: Relief Balm, NDC 70146-000; Womens Relief Balm, NDC 70146-001; Sports Balm, NDC 70146-002; Womens Sports Balm, NDC 70146-003; Relief Balm, NDC 70146-004; Sports Balm, NDC 70146-005; Womens Relief Balm, NDC 70146-006; Womens Sports Balm, NDC 70146-007; Relief Balm, NDC 70146-008; Sports Balm, NDC 70146-009; Womens Relief Balm NDC, 70146-010; Womens Sports Balm, NDC 70146-011and Hand Sanitizer NDC 70146-012.1 Your firm has not fulfilled its listing obligations under section 510(j) of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), 21 U.S.C. 360(j), which is a prohibited act under section 301(p) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 331(p). In addition, the drugs stated above are not properly listed with FDA, causing them to be misbranded drugs under section 502(o) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 352(o). Introduction or delivery for introduction of such misbranded drugs into interstate commerce is prohibited under section 301(a) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 331(a). These violations are described in more detail below.

2Registration and Drug Listing Violations

21 paragraphs

Section 510(j) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 360(j), and 21 CFR Part 207 outline the requirements for registration and listing of drug products. Drug listing submissions must include the name and Unique Facility Identifier of the establishment where the registrant who lists the drug manufactures it and the type of operation performed on the drug at that establishment as required under section 510(j)(1)(c) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 360(j)(1)(c), and 21 CFR 207.49(a)(12)(i). Furthermore, in accordance with 21 CFR 207.49(a)(12)(ii), the listing file must include the name and Unique Facility Identifier of every other establishment where manufacturing is performed for the drug and the type of operation performed at each such establishment. In the listing files submitted to FDA for the previously mentioned drugs, the manufacturer referenced is identified as Dr. Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd., (DUNS 650517704). However, in accordance with the response provided December 15, 2022, to the Office of Quality Surveillance (OQS) in the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ) to their 704(a)(4) records request, it was confirmed that Dr. Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd. is not involved in manufacturing of the drugs mentioned above, and therefore, this firm should not be registered with FDA as a manufacturer. On March 6, 2023, OQS/OPQ requested that Dr. Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd. deregister their establishment and delist all drug listings which reference Dr. Sankunni’s Ayurvedic Research Foundation Private Ltd. as the manufacturer. However, to date, no updates have been made to the listing files to correct the manufacturer’s name and the firm remains registered as a manufacturer. In addition, many of the listings mentioned above include other listing errors such as an incorrect dosage form, mismatched strength of an active ingredient, missing active ingredient, and incorrect label images. Therefore, these products are in violation of the following additional regulations under section 510(j)(1)(c) and 21 CFR 207.49(a)(6), 21 CFR 207.49 (a)(4) and 21 CFR 207.49(a)(15)(ii)(B). The table below includes products with associated listing errors.

NDC Proprietary Name Error(s) Found

70146-000 Relief Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. Mismatched strength of menthol in the listing SPL. 3.The labeling also includes a carton label image of another product which is not listed.

70146-001 Womens Relief Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of the listing SPL. 2. Mismatched strength of menthol in the listing SPL.

70146-002 Sports Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. Mismatched strength of menthol in the listing SPL.

70146-003 Womens Sports Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. Mismatched strength of menthol in the listing SPL.

70146-004 Relief Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. There is a mismatched dosage form between the labeling and the listing SPL.

70146-005 Sports Balm, 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. There is a mismatched dosage form between the labeling and the listing SPL.

70146-006 Womens Relief Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL.

70146-007 Womens Sports Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. The listing SPL does not include the active ingredient methyl salicylate which is found in the labeling. 3. There is a mismatched dosage form between the labeling and the listing SPL.

70146-008 Relief Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. There is a mismatched dosage form between the labeling and the listing SPL.

70146-009 Sports Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. There is a mismatched dosage form between the labeling and the listing SPL.

70146-010 Womens Relief Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. There is a mismatched dosage form between the labeling and the listing SPL.

70146-011 Womens Sports Balm 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL. 2. There is a mismatched dosage form between the labeling and the listing SPL.

70146-012 Hand Sanitizer 1. Incorrect manufacturer included under the establishment section of listing SPL.

Therefore, your firm has not fulfilled its listing obligations under section 510(j) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 360(j), which is a prohibited act under section 301(p) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 331(p). In addition, the drugs: Relief Balm, NDC 70146-000; Womens Relief Balm, NDC 70146-001; Sports Balm, NDC 70146-002; Womens Sports Balm, NDC 70146-003; Relief Balm, NDC 70146-004; Sports Balm, NDC 70146-005; Womens Relief Balm, NDC 70146-006; Womens Sports Balm, NDC 70146-007; Relief Balm, NDC 70146-008; Sports Balm, NDC 70146-009; Womens Relief Balm, NDC 70146-010; Womens Sports Balm, NDC 70146-011; and Hand Sanitizer NDC 70146-012 are not properly listed with FDA causing them to be misbranded drugs under section 502(o) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 352(o). Introduction or delivery for introduction of such products into interstate commerce is prohibited under section 301(a) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 331(a).

Complete, accurate and up-to-date establishment registration and drug listing information is essential to promote and protect patient safety. FDA relies on establishment registration and drug listing information for several key programs, including drug establishment inspections, supply chain security, and post-market surveillance. Drug registration and listing information is also widely used outside FDA for purposes such as electronic prescribing and electronic health records, insurance reimbursement, and patient education.

We note that this warning letter only addresses registration and listing issues associated with your products included in the table above. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of violations that may exist in connection with your products. Your firm should investigate and determine the causes of any violations and take prompt actions to correct the violations and bring the products into compliance. It is also your responsibility to correct any listing deficiencies with all other products distributed by your firm.

This letter notifies you of our concerns and provides you an opportunity to address them. Failure to adequately address this matter may result in legal action including, without limitation, seizure, and injunction.

Please notify FDA in writing, within 15 working days of receipt of this letter, of the specific steps you have taken to address any violations. Include an explanation of each step being taken to prevent the recurrence of violations, as well as copies of related documentation. If you cannot complete corrective actions within 15 working days, state the reason for the delay and the time within which you will do so. In absence of a corrective action, the deficient listing data will not be available for certification under 21 CFR 207.57(b)(2) requirements and will be ultimately inactivated by FDA. If you believe that your products are not in violation of the FD&C Act, include your reasoning and any supporting information for our consideration.

Your response should be sent to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research/Office of Compliance/Office of Unapproved Drugs and Labeling Compliance by e-mail to eDRLS@fda.hhs.gov. Please be aware that a manual override may be required for certain types of revisions made to an existing drug listing file. If you receive a validation error or have any questions regarding the contents of this letter, please contact us at eDRLS@fda.hhs.gov. for further assistance. Include the case identification number 2643 on all correspondence.

Sincerely, /S/

Tina Smith, M.S. Captain, U.S. Public Health Service Director Office of Unapproved Drugs & Labeling Compliance Office of Compliance Center for Drug Evaluation and Research U.S. Food and Drug Administration

_________________________

1 On December 4, 2023, we sent you a drug listing deficiency letter notification describing the observed listing deficiencies in the information you submitted. On January 18, 2024, we sent you a data removal email notification informing you of a data removal action. As stated in this email, the continued deficiencies resulted in your product’s data removal from FDA’s online NDC Directory. FDA sends data deficiency letters and data removal notifications to the contact person found in the labeler code SPL submitted by your firm to FDA. If this information has changed, it is your responsibility to update this within 30 days of any change, under 21 CFR 207.33(c).

Citations and trends

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Regulations

Also cited: 21 CFR 207

Issue types

Record details

Issuing center
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Issuing office
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Letter posted date
Apr 23, 2024
Letter issue date
Apr 18, 2024
Addressed to
Not recorded
Inspection dates
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Response window
15 working days after receipt of this letter
Read the source clause
Please notify FDA in writing, within 15 working days of receipt of this letter, of the specific steps you have taken to address any violations.
Record length
1,559 words · 1 recorded redactions
Published status
No published close-out
Original letter
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