New Delhi, February 16 Contaminated nutritional supplements, misuse of prescription medicines, and the online sale of prohibited substances were among the major points of discussion at the fourth National Compliance Platform meeting, which took place here on Monday to discuss emerging issues related to doping in sports.
The meeting was organized by Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao and reviewed the anti-doping initiatives implemented by various stakeholders, and discussed measures to strengthen inter-ministerial coordination for preventing doping.
Rao emphasized the need for strengthened supply chain monitoring and increased awareness initiatives to "reduce the risks of inadvertent doping and protect the integrity of clean sport."
The emerging challenges, including the online sale and promotion of prohibited and unapproved substances, were discussed in detail.
"Stakeholders highlighted the need to enhance surveillance, increase sample testing, evaluate laboratory capacity, and ensure testing of nutritional supplements through accredited laboratories in coordination with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)," stated a release from the sports ministry.
Representatives from key stakeholder ministries and organizations participated in the deliberations.
These included the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Law & Justice, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), the Sports Authority of India, and the Paralympic Committee of India, among others.
