NFSU’s Nutritional Supplements Testing Centre Gains Official Recognition from Youth Affairs Ministry

The Nutritional Supplements Testing Centre at National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), known as the Centre of Excellence in Nutritional Supplements Testing for Sportspersons (CoE-NSTS), has been formally recognized and nominated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (YAS Ministry) for its outstanding contribution to safe sports nutrition. This is a significant move that will provide Indian sportsmen with access to scientifically validated, internationally approved supplements that will minimize the possibility of unintentional doping and dangerous health consequences.

What Is the Nutritional Supplements Testing Centre?

The Centre is a specialized laboratory in Gujarat, developed through a collaboration between NFSU, FSSAI, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It tests and certifies nutritional supplements for the sports community, following strict standards such as ISO 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015, and ensures products do not contain World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-banned substances.

Why Does it Qualify as a Breakthrough?

The lab is officially approved and is listed as a National Testing and Referral facility, the reports of which are now considered authoritative within the sports bodies of India.

Supplements analyzed here are confirmed to be safe, of good quality and free of any harmful or prohibited additives, protecting athletes against unintended doping, and protecting health.

Recently, several popular products including, key proteins and vitamins, have received NFSU "Trusted Certification," allowing their packaging to carry the official logo and boosting confidence for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Athletes- and Sports-related benefits to India

• Reliable scientific testing: Athletes can now drink supplements knowing that they are of the best quality and that they do not contain any banned substances.
• Boost for Fair Play: This campaign advances fair sports, providing the playing ground a level playing field.
• Less risk: When athletes use certified supplements, they get the chance to avoid health complications or inadvertent positive doping outcomes. 

The sports industry in India is expanding rapidly and international sporting events require international standards of training. With the NFSU's Nutritional Supplements Testing Centre now recognized and nominated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the nation moves closer to its goal of safe sports and self-reliance ("Atmanirbhar Bharat"). The Centre will keep testing, certifying and creating awareness- when it comes to product choices by athletes, coaches and families, the Centre will be able to help them make their final decisions entirely in confidence.