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India just hosted a major WHO regional workshop on herbal medicine manufacturing standards in Mumbai. The event brought together 19 international delegates from Southeast Asian countries for intensive training sessions. Participants got hands-on experience visiting WHO-GMP certified manufacturing plants and healthcare farms. This workshop strengthens India's position as a global leader in bridging traditional herbal knowledge with modern quality protocols.

Key Points: India Leads WHO Herbal GMP Workshop in Mumbai with SE Asia Nations

  • 19 international delegates from SE Asia trained in WHO herbal GMP standards
  • Hands-on visits to Emami and Zandu GMP-certified facilities
  • Focus on Quality Management Systems and Good Herbal Processing Practices
  • India showcases leadership in aligning traditional medicine with global benchmarks
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India showcases Herbal GMP leadership at WHO-SEARO regional workshop in Mumbai

India hosts WHO-SEARO regional workshop on herbal medicine GMP standards in Mumbai, training 19 international delegates from Bhutan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

"India's commitment to supporting the global acceptance of herbal medicines by combining traditional knowledge with modern quality protocols. - Rabinarayan Acharya, DG CCRAS"

Mumbai, August 22

The four-day Regional Workshop on WHO Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Herbal Medicines, jointly organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization - South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO-SEARO), concluded today at RRAP-Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Mumbai, stated a release.

The workshop saw participation from 19 international delegates representing South-East Asian countries, including Bhutan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, along with leading Indian experts. The event provided a dynamic platform for training and knowledge exchange to strengthen global herbal drug quality standards.

Participants were trained through 11 technical sessions led by leading experts from India's herbal drug and pharmaceutical sector. Key topics included WHO-GMP guidelines, Quality Management Systems, Good Herbal Processing Practices (GHPP), Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP), and modern quality control protocols.

As part of the hands-on training, delegates visited Emami's WHO-GMP-certified manufacturing plant and Zandu Foundation for Healthcare farms, gaining practical exposure to quality benchmarks and farm-to-pharma excellence.

Addressing the workshop, Rabinarayan Acharya, DG, CCRAS, stressed India's commitment to supporting the global acceptance of herbal medicines by combining traditional knowledge with modern quality protocols. Pavan Godatwar, WHO-SEARO, highlighted India's leading role in establishing quality and safety benchmarks for herbal medicines.

The workshop marked a significant step towards strengthening regional collaboration and capacity for implementing WHO-GMP, GHPP, and GACP guidelines. The Ministry of Ayush, in partnership with WHO, continues efforts to align India's herbal drug standards with global best practices.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Great initiative! Our Ayurvedic and herbal medicines have so much potential globally. Standardization and quality control will help build trust in international markets.
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Michael C
Impressive to see India taking leadership in this sector. The farm-to-pharma approach with proper GMP certification is exactly what the herbal medicine industry needs worldwide.
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Ananya R
While this is good progress, I hope the government ensures these standards trickle down to smaller manufacturers and local vaidyas too. Quality should be accessible to all, not just big companies.
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Vikram M
Excellent move! This will help combat the fake and substandard herbal products in the market. Proper certification and quality benchmarks are crucial for consumer safety.
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Sarah B
As someone who uses Ayurvedic products, I appreciate this focus on quality standards. It's reassuring to know there are proper manufacturing practices being implemented.

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