Baghpat institute becomes a wider veterinary vaccine testing lab
The Union Health Ministry said on 20 June 2026 that amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, notified by G.S.R. 65(E) dated 28 January 2026, have expanded the Central Drugs Laboratory role of the Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Animal Health, Baghpat. It can now test 42 veterinary vaccines, against only two earlier.
- Announced
- 20 Jun 2026, Health Ministry
- Notification
- G.S.R. 65(E), 28 Jan 2026
- Law
- Drugs Rules, 1945 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
- Institute
- CCS-NIAH, Baghpat (Central Drugs Laboratory)
- Vaccines tested
- 42 (earlier 2)
The veterinary vaccine lab at Baghpat: what happened?
Every batch of a vaccine must be tested by an approved laboratory before use. For animal vaccines India had limited testing capacity. Baghpat’s lab now covers many more vaccines.
- The Drugs Rules, 1945 were amended to widen the Central Drugs Laboratory functions of CCS-National Institute of Animal Health, Baghpat for veterinary vaccine testing. [PIB]
- The amendment was notified by G.S.R. 65(E) dated 28th January, 2026. [PIB]
What changes?
- Vaccines covered include those for Canine Distemper, Canine Coronavirus, Duck Plague, Fowl Pox, Salmonella and Tetanus.
- They protect dogs, horses, poultry and other livestock.
- Faster testing should ease import and regulatory clearance of veterinary biologicals.
- Manufacturers get shorter testing timelines.
- India is among the leading producers of veterinary vaccines.
What can Prelims ask on the veterinary vaccine lab at Baghpat?
- CCS-NIAH is at Baghpat, UP.
- Expansion done by amending the Drugs Rules, 1945 (G.S.R. 65(E), 28 January 2026).
- Now tests 42 veterinary vaccines.
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How to use this in Mains
- Independent vaccine testing protects livestock programmes like FMD vaccination from poor-quality batches.
Quotable data pointThe Drugs Rules, 1945 were amended to widen the Central Drugs Laboratory functions of CCS-National Institute of Animal Health, Baghpat for veterinary vaccine testing [PIB].
PIB: Expansion of Central Drugs Laboratory functions at CCS-NIAH, Baghpat
Exam angle
GS-VI: animal health. Baghpat hosts a Central Drugs Laboratory for veterinary vaccines.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
CCS-National Institute of Animal Health, a Central Drugs Laboratory for veterinary vaccines, is located at
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB, 20 Jun 2026.
Questions students ask about this
What is CCS-NIAH?
The Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Animal Health at Baghpat, UP, which works as a Central Drugs Laboratory for veterinary vaccines.
How many veterinary vaccines can it test now?
42, up from only two earlier.
Which law was amended?
The Drugs Rules, 1945, made under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Keep studying
Official source: PIB: Expansion of Central Drugs Laboratory functions at CCS-NIAH, Baghpat
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