Governance, Indian Polity & Constitution
Ayush Mark Certification Scheme
- Operated by Quality Council of India (QCI) since 2009
- A voluntary certification scheme for AYUSH products having two levels: Ayush Standard Mark and Ayush Premium Mark.
- The Ayush Standard Mark is based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani medicines (ScheduleT) as per Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945.
- AYUSH Premium Mark is based on WHO’s GMP guidelines covering herbal medicines.
- For any manufacturer to qualify for AYUSH Mark Certification, compliance to the domestic regulations is a pre-requisite.
- The products are certified post regulatory approval given by State Licensing Authority of the state government concerned.
Must Read: India’s traditional medicine + WHO and Traditional Medicine
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Q.1) ‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at (2016)
- promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas
- providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
- promoting the education and health of adolescent girls
- providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free
