Guidelines for Evaluation of Probiotics in Food

The Department of Biotechnology formulates guidelines to help conduct research in the different areas of biosciences and promote its use in the industry and utility among the people.

Mandatory registration of the Institutional Committee for Stem Cell Research (IC-SCR)

As per the National Guidelines for Stem Cell Research-2013 all institutions carrying out research on human stem cells must constitute an Institutional Committee for Stem Cell Research (IC-SCR) and register with the National Apex Committee for Stem Cell Research and Therapy (NAC-SCRT). The registration of IC-SCR is mandatory and all the institutions working in the field are required to comply with the guidelines.