Government has notified the expansion of Central Drugs Laboratory Functions at Chaudhary Charan Singh-National Institute of Animal Health (CCS-NIAH) in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh for Veterinary Vaccine Testing. With the latest notification, the scope of testing at the institute has been substantially expanded from testing two vaccines to testing 42 veterinary vaccines.
The Ministry said that the notification is in line with the Government’s ongoing efforts to augment vaccine and biological testing capacity in the country and further strengthen the regulatory framework for ensuring the quality, safety and efficacy of veterinary vaccines. India is among the leading producers of veterinary vaccines globally.
The expansion of testing facilities at CCS-NIAH will support the growth of the veterinary vaccine sector, promote timely availability of quality-assured vaccines, and contribute to safeguarding animal health and livestock productivity across the country.
