Chemical reference material

National Dope Testing Laboratory: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched an indigenous Chemical Reference Material - Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM) - a critical chemical standard essential for anti-doping analysis in all World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - accredited Laboratories, at National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), here on Thursday.

The development of this new Reference Material (RM) jointly by NDTL, New Delhi, and National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati, is a testament to the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat and a significant milestone in the advancement of anti–doping science in the country.

The Reference Material, which will be shared with all WADA-accredited laboratories worldwide as a part of knowledge sharing, will be recognised as India’s contribution to furthering the cause of anti-doping and promoting clean sport and scientific integrity.