New Delhi: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Integrated Management System (IMS) has certified the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) under the aegis of Union Ministry of AYUSH. The AYUSH ministry said “PCIM&H has been awarded with IS/ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management System (QMS), IS/ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management System (EMS) and IS/ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This achievement marks a significant advancement for the Ayush sector, paving the way for enhanced global recognition and setting a new standard for excellence in Indian Medicine and Homeopathy.” These accolades affirm PCIM&H’s commitment to upholding global standards of quality, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety. The certifications not only enhance PCIM&H’s operational efficiency but also support the Ministry of Ayush’s mission to promote high standards in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy, it said.
Raman Mohan Singh, Director of PCIM&H said “This certification system will help PCIM&H to enhance the operational efficiency and also will help to meet global quality standards. PCIM&H is developing the quality standards for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy (ASU&H) drugs in the form of Pharmacopoeia.” The IMS certification system will help to assure the adherence to international acceptance of the pharmacopoeia standards developed by PCIM&H for ASU&H drugs, Singh said.