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The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), under the Quality Council of India (QCI), has announced a collaborative effort with Man-Made Textile Research Association (MANTRA) in Surat to deliver a specialized technical training programme on medical textiles testing.
Based out of Surat in Gujarat, MANTRA provides consultancy to the members and local textile industries and serves as a knowledge base for them to assist their business growth.
Scheduled for November 21 to 22, 2024, the programme will be conducted onsite at MANTRA’s facilities in Surat. It aims to equip industry professionals with advanced knowledge and practical insights in the field of medical textiles, which is increasingly significant due to the growing demand for safe, sterile, and high-quality medical textile products.
This initiative also aligns with QCI's mission to enhance India’s quality ecosystem by advancing expertise and skill development within the sector.
The training programme is set to cover critical topics, including overview of medical textiles and their applications, role of microbiology in textiles, microbiological testing methods for medical textiles and interpretation. It will help Laboratory personnel, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) executives from the industry, and professionals involved in textile testing.
The two-day onsite training programme will be held at MANTRA in Surat. Training materials and a detailed agenda will be shared exclusively with registered participants. This initiative emphasizes NABL and QCI’s commitment to building specialized skills in the field of medical textiles testing, essential to ensuring high standards in textile applications for healthcare.
The two-day intensive training will cover several essential topics related to medical textile testing, including overview of medical textiles and their applications - an in-depth exploration of the types and uses of textiles designed for medical applications, including surgical wear, wound dressings, and implantable fabrics, role of microbiology in textiles- insight into the role of microbiology in ensuring the safety, sterility, and durability of medical textiles.
It will also cover microbiological testing methods for medical textiles and interpretation. This will impart detailed guidance on industry-standard microbiological testing methods and how to accurately interpret results to ensure compliance and safety.
The training is intended to enhance practical understanding and technical skills, which are critical for maintaining high standards in the production and testing of medical textiles.
According to Dr. Bhumi Rajyaguru, deputy director, NABL, Ahmedabad, “NABL’s Quality Commitment Through this collaboration, NABL and QCI reinforce their commitment to building a skilled workforce capable of meeting global standards in the medical textile industry.”
“This training programme is a key step toward ensuring the highest standards in textile applications for healthcare, reflecting NABL and QCI’s broader vision of fostering quality-focused advancements across industries,” explained Murtuza Chaniwala, assistant director, MANTRA.
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