Bengaluru: The fourth National Tobacco Testing Laboratory (NTTL) for testing, research, and public health regulation of tobacco products was inaugurated at Nimhans in Bengaluru on Tuesday.The new laboratory is equipped to conduct comprehensive chemical and toxicological analysis of tobacco products, supporting the enforcement of regulatory standards and promoting scientific evaluation aligned with national and international guidelines. “The inauguration underscores a collaborative effort to strengthen tobacco control measures and enhance research capabilities for monitoring harmful substances in tobacco. The facility’s establishment at Nimhans reinforces the institute’s commitment to advancing healthcare research and public health policy through cutting-edge technology and scientific excellence. This initiative is expected to contribute significantly to evidence-based tobacco regulation and to support govt efforts in reducing the health burden caused by tobacco consumption in India,” said a press release from Nimhans.The other three labs were established in Mumbai, Noida, and Guwahati back in 2019 by the Union health ministry.
