Scientific Conclave on Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026 Held in Jammu | 21 Apr 2026

Why in News?  

A Scientific Conclave and Interactive Session on Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026 was organized at the CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu. 

Key Points

• Organising Institutions: The conclave was organised by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission in collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).  
• Objective: The conclave aimed to discuss developments in pharmacopoeial standards and strengthen mechanisms to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines.  
  • The discussions highlighted the role of the Indian Pharmacopoeia as a key tool for maintaining uniform pharmaceutical standards across the country.  
• Technical Sessions: It includes the development and revision of monographs and strengthening impurity standards.  
• Focus: Deliberations included standardisation of phytopharmaceuticals, and improvements in microbiological and blood-related standards.