The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Bengaluru has received the prestigious ‘ISO 15189:2022’ accreditation for biochemistry and haematology. This makes it the first institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to achieve this recognition. The accreditation ensures that the laboratory at CARI delivers accurate and safe diagnostic results in line with global quality standards, marking a significant milestone in quality healthcare under the Ministry of Ayush.
The Ministry of Ayush highlighted that this accreditation signifies the laboratory’s evolution from an entry-level NABL-certified facility to a fully accredited center of excellence. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, emphasized that international standards accreditation guarantees patients receive reliable diagnostic services crucial for effective treatment and improved health outcomes. This achievement reflects the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing Ayush infrastructure quality and reliability.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, praised the recognition of CARI Bengaluru as the first CCRAS institute with ISO 15189:2022 accreditation in both Biochemistry and Haematology. This milestone integrates high-quality diagnostics with traditional medicine systems, emphasizing evidence-based practice, research, and patient-centered care. The laboratory at CARI Bengaluru currently holds NABL accreditation for 50 test parameters in Biochemistry and Haematology, offering a wide range of diagnostic services for various conditions.
Professor Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General of CCRAS, highlighted the recent NABL accreditation of CARI Bengaluru, complementing its existing NABH and NABL certifications and ongoing BIS IS/ISO 9001:2015 progression. He also noted its role as an Ayurveda Science Incubation Centre under the Ministry of Ayush, emphasizing the elevation of quality standards in Ayurvedic research and innovation to the highest scientific rigor and excellence.
