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World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Accreditation

Context: Recently, the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) has regained the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation.

The WADA accreditation was suspended in August 2019, based on non-compliances which were observed during on-site assessment of the Laboratory.

About Doping

The term “doping” refers to the use of prohibited medications, drugs, or treatments by athletes with the intention of improving athletic performance.

Regulations

In 1967 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned doping.
In 1999, the IOC led the initiative to form the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
WADA assists in setting the standard for other agencies and sports.

According to the World Anti-Doping Code a substance or treatment constitutes doping if it meets two of the three following criteria:

National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL)

NDTL is a premier analytical testing & research organization established under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Aim: To get permanently accredited by International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to do the testing for the banned drugs in human sports.
It is one of the 32 WADA accredited laboratories in the world.

Objectives

To provide accurate & reliable testing services for Dope testing of Human sports to the satisfaction of clients
To become an institution with high level of research in drug of abuse analysis in the country.
To conduct research in Bio-Chemistry, Forensic science, Bio-technology, Chemistry & Pharmacology to innovate new methods for drugs of abuse analysis.
To conduct research in drug of abuse and allied area under inter-disciplinary scheme to promote the interest of young talent.

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

WADA was established in 1999 as an international independent agency.
It is composed and funded by the sport movement and governments of the world.
Aim: To lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport.
Its key activities include scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities, and monitoring of the World Anti-Doping Code.
World Anti-Doping Code is the document harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries.

Objectives

To protect the rights of all athletes in relation to anti-doping, contributing to the integrity in sport.
To maintain the highest ethical standards and avoid improper influences or conflicts of interests that would undermine independent and unbiased judgement.
To develop policies, procedures and practices that reflect justice, equity and integrity.