Lord’s Mark Industries Secures Approval for HIV Self-Test, Aiming for Global Exports by 2026
Lord’s Mark among few global players to win HIV self-test approval, exports from June 2026
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Lord’s Mark Industries Ltd. has received approval from India's Central Licensing Authority for its LordsMed HIV 1&2 Self Test, making it one of only nine companies globally to achieve this. The product is set for export to international markets from June 2026, targeting regions with high HIV prevalence.
- 01Lord’s Mark is now one of only three approved players in India for HIV self-testing.
- 02The LordsMed HIV 1&2 Self Test will be exported starting June 2026.
- 03The global HIV self-testing market is expected to grow to approximately $600–650 million by 2033.
- 04Africa is the largest market for HIV self-testing, driven by high demand and public health initiatives.
- 05The product allows for private, at-home testing using a simple finger-prick blood sample.
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Lord’s Mark Industries Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone by receiving approval from the Central Licensing Authority in India for its LordsMed HIV 1&2 Self Test. This approval designates the company as the second in India and one of only nine globally to manufacture and export this Class D in-vitro diagnostic self-test, compliant with India's Medical Devices Rules, 2017. The product is intended exclusively for export markets, with sales commencing in June 2026, targeting key regions including Africa, the European Union, and South America, which are experiencing a shift towards decentralized, self-administered diagnostics. The global market for HIV self-testing is projected to grow to approximately $600–650 million by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 13%. Africa, which bears the highest HIV burden, is expected to drive demand through donor-funded programs and public health initiatives. In addition, the EU and South America are witnessing increased adoption of self-testing kits, supported by government initiatives and expanding distribution channels. Sachidanand Upadhyay, Managing Director of Lord’s Mark, emphasized the importance of this approval for both the company and India's role in global healthcare, highlighting the commitment to quality and accessibility. The LordsMed HIV Self Test utilizes lateral flow immunoassay technology, allowing individuals to detect HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies from a finger-prick blood sample without laboratory infrastructure.
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The approval positions India as a credible player in the global diagnostics market, potentially increasing access to HIV testing solutions in regions with high demand.
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