Archive · 27 Jul 2026
FDA Cancels Shivnath Ayurveda's Licence After ANiS Complaint
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Nashik, Maharashtra, has permanently cancelled the manufacturing licence of Shivnath Ayurveda Product Company.
This decision came after the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANiS) filed a complaint against the company's owner, Dr. Mohan Puri, alleging illegal drug manufacturing and quackery.
The FDA inspected the company's facility in Jaigaon and found serious violations of pharmaceutical standards and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
After a hearing, the FDA decided to permanently cancel the company's licence.
Dr. Puri is also alleged to be associated with Rajendra Gadge Baba, a self-styled godman, and is suspected of supplying unapproved medicines.
FDA permanently cancels Shivnath Ayurveda's manufacturing licence.
Complaint filed by ANiS against Dr. Mohan Puri for alleged illegal drug manufacturing.
FDA inspection reveals serious violations of pharmaceutical standards.
Dr. Puri is associated with Rajendra Gadge Baba and suspected of supplying unapproved medicines.
Decision communicated to Advocate Ranjana Pagar-Gawande by FDA Nashik Division-II.
- Who
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANiS), Dr. Mohan Puri
- What
- Permanent cancellation of Shivnath Ayurveda's manufacturing licence
- When
- June 30, 2026
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Why
- Alleged illegal drug manufacturing and violations of pharmaceutical standards
ANiS and FDA
Dr. Mohan Puri
Compliance with Pharmaceutical Standards
ANiS and FDA
ANiS and FDA allege serious violations of pharmaceutical manufacturing standards and breaches of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Dr. Mohan Puri
Dr. Mohan Puri has not publicly responded to these allegations.
- Company Name
- Shivnath Ayurveda Product Company
- Owner
- Dr. Mohan Puri
- Location
- Jaigaon, Sinnar taluka, Nashik
- Complaint Filed By
- Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANiS)
- Allegations
- Illegal drug manufacturing and quackery
- Action Taken
- Permanent cancellation of manufacturing licence
- Date of Decision
- June 30, 2026
- Key Figures Involved
- Advocate Ranjana Pagar-Gawande, Dr. T. R. Gorane, Prof. Dr. Sudesh Ghoderao, Krishna Chandgude