The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission represented India at the 16th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias in Brazil.
During the meeting, Dr. Kalaiselvan presented key updates on the Indian Pharmacopoeia, highlighting recent advancements in pharmacopoeial standards, modernization initiatives, and India's contributions towards global harmonization of medicine quality standards. Discussions during the meeting reaffirmed that the standards of the Indian Pharmacopoeia are comparable with leading international pharmacopoeias. India was also recognized for its leadership in developing and establishing quality standards for anti-tuberculosis medicines, anti-cancer therapeutics, blood and blood products, medicines used in the management of anaemia, and other complex pharmaceutical molecules, reflecting the country's growing scientific, regulatory, and pharmacopoeial capabilities.
The Indian delegation actively contributed to discussions on modern microbiological methods, pharmacopoeial convergence, and environmental sustainability in pharmaceutical standards. At the Stakeholders' Meeting, Dr. Kalaiselvan, showcased its role in strengthening public health through science-based standards and regulatory support, while emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines worldwide. India's participation at the 16th IMWP further strengthened collaboration with international pharmacopoeias and reaffirmed the country's growing leadership in shaping global pharmaceutical quality standards for the benefit of patients worldwide.
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A delegation from the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, led by Dr. V. Kalaiselvan, Secretary-cum-Scientific Director, along with Dr. Pawan Saini and Dr. Shruti Rastogi, participated in the 16th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias (IMWP) and the accompanying Stakeholders' Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil, from 15th to 17th June 2026.
