Summary: The text discusses the process and criteria for selecting substances to be included in the Indian Pharmacopeial List, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based decision-making and the need for scientific validation of medicinal value. The Committee responsible for the selection carefully evaluates each item based on established standards of identity, purity, and assay, disregarding popularity alone as a criterion for inclusion. The text also mentions the inclusion of snake venoms, standards for cobr and viper venoms assays, as well as details regarding the preparation of Normal Human Serum and Plasma for medical use. Additionally, it highlights the inclusion of Proteinum Hydrolysatum for the treatment of protein deficiency and a few substances used as colorants in certain medical preparations. Overall, the Committee's goal is to ensure the quality and efficacy of the substances included in the list, taking into account the requirements of modern medicine and the specific needs of the Indian medical community.