The inaugural session was addressed by Shri Harsh Mangla, Joint Secretary (Drug and Food Regulation), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, virtually. He appreciated IPC's efforts in introducing pharmacopoeial standards for blood and blood components in IP 2026 (exclusively), not present in any other pharmacopoeia. He also motivated all stakeholders to work collectively in moving forward to our shared commitment of ensuring the quality, safety, and availability of blood and blood components to strengthen healthcare delivery and safeguard patient welfare.
Dr. G. N. Singh, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Former Secretary-cum-Scientific Director, IPC, also graced the inaugural session. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Jai Prakash, Senior Principal Scientific Officer, IPC, followed by introductory remarks from Dr. V. Kalaiselvan, Secretary-cum-Scientific Director, IPC.
The conference featured technical sessions on IP 2026 standards for blood and blood components, regulatory requirements, rational use of blood, plasma quality, the National Formulary of India (NFI), the Haemovigilance Programme of India (HvPI), and IP Online. A panel discussion involving experts from IPC, State Licensing Authorities, HvPI, and transfusion medicine institutions deliberated on implementation strategies and emerging regulatory expectations.
The conference served as a platform for stakeholder engagement and capacity building, enabling blood centres to prepare for the effective adoption of IP 2026 standards. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the updated standards to further enhance the quality, safety, and efficacy of blood and blood components across the country.
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