A planned “Peptide Party” scheduled for August 29 has been cancelled following an enquiry by the state Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after the event triggered concerns among doctors and the public over its promotion of “peptide tastings.” The event was being organized by a Bengaluru-based AI firm and was described online as an invite-only gathering for 50 people featuring peptide tastings, music, food, games, and discussions about peptides and their growing interest. The promotion drew criticism from medical professionals and social media users, particularly over concerns about the potential self-administration or unregulated consumption of complex chemical compounds.

FDA issues cancellation advisory On August 28, an individual associated with the organizers announced that the event had been cancelled after the Karnataka FDA reached out to them under the due process of law. The…