Maharashtra Issues First Regulatory Rulebook Governing Blood Bank Operations

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Maharashtra's food and drug regulatory authority has released its first formal rulebook specifically governing blood banks in the state. Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940, human blood and its components are legally classified as a 'drug' in India. This classification means that any centre or institution involved in blood-related activities must hold a valid licence to operate. No blood centre is permitted to collect, process, store, or distribute blood without such authorisation. The new rulebook is expected to bring greater standardisation and accountability to blood bank operations across Maharashtra.

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