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PM's AYUSH Premium Mark push sparks rise in global demand for 'Made in India' homeopathy: Experts
India's homeopathy sector is experiencing a significant surge in demand, both domestically and internationally. This growth is attributed to the government's AYUSH Premium Mark and NABL accreditation initiatives, which have enhanced quality assurance and global credibility for "Made in India" medicines. These certifications are fostering trust and enabling Indian companies to compete effectively in regulated markets.
India set to lead global homoeopathy with certified quality frameworks: Experts
India is set to lead the global homoeopathy market. Strong clinical expertise and practitioner networks are driving this growth. Internationally recognised quality certifications like AYUSH Premium Mark and NABL accreditation are key. Indian brands are now well-positioned to challenge established European dominance. This marks a significant shift in the global homoeopathy landscape.
HFCL, IIT Delhi launch research push to cut India's dependence on imported optical technology
India is boosting its advanced optical communication capabilities as HFCL Limited partners with IIT Delhi on a government-backed project to develop hollow-core fiber technology. This innovation, crucial for next-gen networks like 6G and quantum communication, promises reduced signal latency and energy use. HFCL's manufacturing prowess will help translate lab breakthroughs into commercial reality.
TTD to launch digital platform to buy its laddu ingredients worth Rs 700 crore
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is launching a digital e-procurement platform. This move aims to improve transparency and efficiency in its annual purchases worth nearly ₹700 crore. The new system will allow reputed vendors nationwide to supply quality products directly. This initiative follows reforms to address procurement loopholes and ensure greater accountability across all levels.
Adven Biotech says it's India's first homeopathic brand to get NABL certification
Adven Biotech achieves a significant milestone as India's first homeopathy brand to earn NABL certification. This accreditation underscores India's commitment to global healthcare standards in the Ayush sector. The certification validates Adven's quality control and testing laboratories, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's vision for Ayush. It aims to boost confidence and expand the global acceptance of Indian homeopathy.
As Indore reels from deadly water contamination, data shows only 2 of Delhi’s 25 public water labs meet global standards
Indore water contamination: Indore’s water crisis has drawn attention to Delhi’s worrying lack of accredited water testing laboratories, with only two of more than 25 public facilities meeting global standards. The shortfall raises serious public health concerns, particularly in light of recent cholera spikes and inconsistencies in sewage treatment data. The situation underlines the urgent need for reliable water quality testing across urban India.
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Revised CGHS rates for ECHS beneficiaries: New hospital treatment charges for ex-serviceman pensioners, dependents to apply from this date
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme or ECHS has updated its healthcare pricing. Revised Central Government Health Scheme or CGHS package rates will now apply to all ECHS empanelled healthcare organisations. Medical reimbursement claims submitted by service pensioners and eligible ECHS beneficiaries will also use these new rates. Cashless treatment will be extended as per existing rules.
NABL accreditation sets the stage for Lords Mark Microbiotech’s growth and preventive health push
Lords Mark Microbiotech, a Lords Mark Industries subsidiary, has earned NABL accreditation. This validates their diagnostic services. The company plans to open 200 labs and 2,000 collection centers nationwide in two years. They aim to become a top pathology player. An Organ Health Score offers personalized health insights. This expansion focuses on preventive healthcare.
FSSAI is now more pro-active, industry-centred with fast responses: Nestle
Nestle India has praised FSSAI's proactive and industry-centred approach over the past decade, particularly in improving NABL-accredited laboratories for credible food testing. After the Maggi crisis in 2015, FSSAI has become more responsive, gaining respect from companies like Nestle. Nestle relaunched Maggi post-ban and continues to dominate the instant noodles market in India.
Bengaluru to have branch of National Hospital, Laboratory accreditation boards
The physical presence of NABL in Bengaluru will expand and strengthen medical and calibration testing in the state, said NABL CEO, N Venkateswaran. Currently, there are 161 labs in Karnataka accredited by the NABL.
SLCM’s AI-based app Agri Reach gets NABL accreditation
The smartphone application uses artificial intelligence to conduct a quality check of agricultural products by simply taking a picture. The app analyses the image for a variety of quality metrics.
Only ICMR accredited labs can collect COVID-19 samples, says DDMA
It also directed district magistrates to conduct surprise inspections and visits. "The district magistrates concerned shall supervise and ensure the compliance of the above directions by the Covid-19 testing labs/hospitals situated within their jurisdiction and shall also ensure that any violation of the above directions is penalised under the appropriate provisions of Section 51 to 60 of Disaster Management Act, 2005," it said.
SRL Diagnostics allocates Rs 300-500 cr for expansion by FY23-end
"We have allocated Rs 300-500 crore for expansion needs up to FY23-end... Since we already have a strong laboratory network, we will be adding only about 25-30 labs during this period. We will also be adding 1,500 collection centres in this time," SRL Diagnostics CEO Anand K told PTI.
Apollo Tyres gets NABL accreditation for outdoor regulatory testing
The company has been accredited with ISO/IEC 17025 for the 'wet grip and coast by noise' tyre tests on the track, Apollo Tyres said in a statement. The testing capability is linked to the central government's plan to implement 'star rating' of tyres, in line with the tyre labelling regulation in Europe, it added.
HC asks Delhi government to comply with order to regulate online path labs or face action
The plea alleged non-compliance of the high court's August 6, 2020 order to take action against illegal online health service aggregators operating in Delhi and to regulate online pathological labs.
Plea in HC for urgent implementation of Delhi Health Bill to regulate illegal pathological labs
The application by consumer rights activist Bejon Kumar Misra has contended that operations of illegal and unauthorised labs would endanger the lives of the people.
Expedite approval process for rapid antigen, RTPCR testing: HC to ICMR, NABL
Delhi High Court directed the ICMR and healthcare accreditation body NABL to expedite the process of granting approvals to private labs and hospitals for conducting Rapid Antigen and RTPCR tests in view of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the city which have gone past 1.16 lakh.
QCI celebrates the World Accreditation Day, focuses on improving food safety
NABCB and NABL organised a webinar for this occasion, which saw the participation of all the relevant stakeholders.
IIT-Kharagpur to test and certify food items at its campus
After getting the accreditation, the IIT has already started the process of certification for a Kolkata-based company for fish items and neem oil.
Tough quality norms hit imports of Chinese toys
This has hit supply and pushed up retail prices 8-14 per cent, while wholesale prices have risen about 30 per cent, executives said.
Nestle India questions Lucknow lab test on pasta
Nestle India, which is facing a fresh controversy over its pasta products after Maggi noodles, today questioned the validity of lab test done by the UP government.
Maharashtra to challenge lifting of Maggi ban in Supreme Court
Maharashtra government has decided to challenge in the Supreme Court the Bombay High Court order in August lifting a countrywide ban on Maggi.
Maharashtra government to challenge Bombay High Court ruling lifting a country wide ban on Maggi
The Maharashtra government is going to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Bombay High Court order that in August this year lifted a country wide ban on Maggi.
Maggi row: Nestle says tests were done at non-accredited labs
"The FSSAI order to ban Maggi on the basis of tests conducted in non-accredited labs is arbitrary, illegal and liable to be set aside," Nestle said.
FSSAI notifies 82 labs for testing food samples
Nestle India had also withdrawn the instant noodles brand from the market. The company today said that it is in the process of destroying Maggi worth Rs 320 crore.
Maggi lead scare aftermath: ITC, Hindustan Unilever go in for voluntary tests
ITC and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) will conduct additional voluntary tests on their noodles range from NABL-accredited and FSSAI-certified labs.
FMCG major ITC goes in for more tests of its products
ITC said it is conducting more tests on its products at accredited labs across India over and above internal tests to reassure its customers over safety in wake of Maggi issue.
What's good for EU is good for coke
Coca-Cola is banking heavily on the results of a new pesticide residue level test - currently being collated by the Central Science laboratory (CSL), UK - to bail it out of a tight spot.
Rival lab questions CSE credibility
The credibility of Centre for Science and Environment's testing labs, which detected high levels of pesticide residue in soft drinks, has been challenged by the laboratory that conducts regular tests for the cola firms.
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