Mandate

1. To develop and validate standards for quality control testing procedures for biologicals and immunobiological products.

2. To develop linkages with other National / International Institutions and keep abreast with worldwide scientific research and technological developments in production and quality control of biologicals and immunobiologicals with a view to advising on the suitability of their adoption.

3. To provide training facilities in quality control for personnel of related Institutions including Testing and Manufacturing units.

4. To assess from time to time the availability of qualified manpower to meet the needs of quality control and manufacture of biologicals and immunobiologicals so as to advise the Government on appropriate measures and the scope of upgrading existing testing facilities in the country.

4.1. To implement and co-ordinate activities of Haemovigilance Programme of India.