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FDA closes Dr. Reddy’s (NYSE: RDY) UK plant inspection

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited reported the outcome of a United States Food & Drug Administration inspection at its active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facility in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The inspection has been classified as “Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)”, and the USFDA has concluded and officially closed the inspection under 21 CFR 20.64(d)(3). This indicates the facility remains under normal regulatory status with only voluntary corrective actions, if any, expected from the company.

Positive

  • USFDA inspection of Mirfield API facility closed with a Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) classification, indicating no requirement for official regulatory action.

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  • None.
Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) regulatory
"the USFDA has classified the inspection outcome as ‘Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)’"
GMP inspection regulatory
"we had informed regarding a GMP inspection conducted by the United States Food & Drug"
21 CFR 20.64(d)(3) regulatory
"inspection is officially closed under 21 CFR 20.64(d)(3)"
API manufacturing facility technical
"at our API manufacturing facility in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom"

FAQ

What did the USFDA conclude about Dr. Reddy’s (RDY) Mirfield API facility inspection?

The USFDA classified the Mirfield API facility inspection as “Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)” and has officially closed the inspection under 21 CFR 20.64(d)(3), indicating only voluntary follow-up actions, if any.

Which Dr. Reddy’s (RDY) site was inspected by the USFDA?

The inspection covered Dr. Reddy’s API manufacturing facility located in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This facility produces active pharmaceutical ingredients and is subject to USFDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) oversight.

What does a VAI classification mean for Dr. Reddy’s (RDY)?

A Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) outcome means the USFDA found issues that may warrant voluntary corrections but did not require official regulatory action. The inspection has been concluded and closed by the agency.

When did Dr. Reddy’s (RDY) initially disclose the USFDA Mirfield inspection?

Dr. Reddy’s previously disclosed the USFDA GMP inspection at the Mirfield API facility in an intimation dated September 8, 2025. The current communication updates that the inspection has now been classified as VAI and officially closed.

Which exchanges were notified about the USFDA inspection outcome for Dr. Reddy’s (RDY)?

The outcome was communicated to NSE (DRREDDY), BSE (500124), NYSE (RDY), and NSE IFSC (DRREDDY), ensuring consistent disclosure across Indian and U.S. listing venues.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

August, 2026

 

Commission File Number 1-15182

 

DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES LIMITED

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills

Hyderabad, Telangana 500 034, India

+91-40-49002900

 

(Address of principal executive office)

 

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Exhibit

Number

  Description of Exhibits
     
99.1  

Intimation dated August 14, 2026

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES LIMITED

(Registrant)

       
Date: August 14, 2026 By: /s/ K Randhir Singh
    Name:  K Randhir Singh
    Title: Company Secretary

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills

Hyderabad – 500 034, Telangana, India

 

CIN: L85195TG1984PLC004507

 

Tel:     + 91 40 4900 2900

Fax:     + 91 40 4900 2999

Email: mail@drreddys.com

Web:  www.drreddys.com

 

August 14, 2026

 

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (Scrip Code: DRREDDY)

BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 500124)

New York Stock Exchange Inc. (Stock Code: RDY)

NSE IFSC Ltd. (Stock Code: DRREDDY)

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

Ref:Disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

 

This is in reference to our intimation dated September 8, 2025, wherein we had informed regarding a GMP inspection conducted by the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) at our API manufacturing facility in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. We wish to inform you that the USFDA has classified the inspection outcome as ‘Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)’ and concluded that the inspection is officially closed under 21 CFR 20.64(d)(3).

 

This is for your information and records.

 

Thanking you,

 

Yours faithfully,

For Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited

K Randhir Singh

Company Secretary, Compliance Officer & Head-CSR

 

 

 

 

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