Afghanistan First Country to Recognise Indian Pharmacopoeia

The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has formally recognised the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP).
It is a reputable book of standards for drugs. Now it will be used in Afghanistan to ensure quality of health products.
Indian Pharmacopoeia is an officially recognized book of standards as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules 1945 thereunder.
As per the Second Schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, IP is designated as the official book of standards for drugs imported and/or manufactured for sale, stock or exhibition for sale or distribution in India.
It specifies the standards of drugs manufactured and marketed in India in terms of their identity, purity and strength.
Standards prescribed in the IP are authoritative in nature and are enforced by the regulatory authorities for quality control of medicines in India.
It is being published as an official document for improving quality of medicines by way of adding new and updating existing monographs by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission.