Science TechnologyThursday, 12 March 2026·The Hindu
Union Health Ministry proposes drug rule changes to align blood product testing with global pharmacopoeias
The Health Ministry issued a draft notification to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945, and align blood product testing with BP, USP and EP standards.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the Union Health Ministry issued a draft notification to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945, so that blood product testing in India aligns with the British Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopeia and European Pharmacopoeia.
Key specifics
- The proposed amendment is to the Drugs Rules, 1945.
- The change concerns testing requirements for blood products.
- The rules will align with the British Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopeia and European Pharmacopoeia.
- The ministry aims to remove redundant testing requirements not needed under global best practices.
- The notification was issued by the Union Health Ministry in March 2026.
Exam lens
Science and technology + health regulation, Drugs Rules 1945, BP, USP, EP, March 2026 — TNPSC may ask which rules are being amended or which pharmacopoeias are referenced.