Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H)
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Source – This post on Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) has been created based on the article PCIM&H achieves key ISO/SO IMS certifications marking a milestone for Ayush sector published in “PIB” on 5th September 2024.

Why in News?

The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) has achieved key Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Integrated Management System (IMS) Certifications.

Key Certifications Achieved

PCIM&H achieves key ISO/SO IMS certifications marking a milestone for Ayush sector
Source: PIB
Certification Description
IS/ISO 9001:2015-Quality Management System (QMS)Ensures consistent delivery of high-quality services and products, meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
IS/ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System (EMS)Demonstrates a commitment to minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices.
IS/ISO 45001:2018-Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS)Focuses on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Significance of the Certifications: These certifications represent a commitment to upholding global standards in quality, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety, thereby enhancing operational efficiency within PCIM&H.

This also supports the Ministry of Ayush’s mission to elevate the standards in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy (ASU&H).

About PCIM&H

1. About: It is a subordinate office under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

2. It was created by merging Pharmacopoeia Commission of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) and the two central laboratories namely Pharmacopoeia Laboratory for Indian Medicine (PLIM), Ghaziabad and Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory (HPL).

3. Vision: To serve as the primary authority in setting quality standards for drugs used in Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy.

4. Mission: To develop quality standards for drugs utilized in Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy and function as the Central Drug Testing and Appellate Laboratory for these systems.

5. Function:  The Commission is involved in developing pharmacopoeial standards for Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathic drugs.  PCIM&H also serves as the Central Drug Testing and Appellate Laboratory for Indian systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy.

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