Q. Consider the following statements about Ayush Mark Certification Scheme:
- It is a mandatory certification scheme for AYUSH products.
- The Ayush Standard Mark is based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani medicines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2
Notes:
- Ayush Mark Certification Scheme is operated by Quality Council of India (QCI) since 2009.
- It is a voluntary certification scheme for ASU&H 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.