Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) signed Memorandum of Understanding for setting up the testing facility for dietary supplements at National Forensic Science University in Ahmedabad.

• It is an important step forward in implementing the recently enacted National Anti-Doping Act, 2022,  by Government of India.
• An important feature of this Act is the adoption of the best practices for nutritional supplements to save sportspersons from inadvertent doping.
• Dietary supplements are substances used to add nutrients to the diet or to lower the risk of health problems. It includes vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, enzymes, amino acids, or other dietary ingredients.
• They come in a variety of forms, including tablets, capsules, gummies, and powders, as well as drinks and energy bars.