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FSSAI wants labs to review organic food testing; seek APEDA recognition
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Wednesday, 12 July, 2023, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Ashwani Maindola, New Delhi
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The food authority has issued a direction to FSSAI notified laboratories to review their capabilities related to organic food testing. The labs were also asked to get APEDA recognition for the same.
The FSSAI’s direction says that the laboratories are required to take necessary measures to upgrade the infrastructure, as Government of India has decided to promote organic products in India in coming years.
The labs were asked to review their current capabilities and take the necessary steps to enhance the infrastructure and scope of the testing for organic products. The labs were also asked to make an application to APEDA for recognition of the laboratory for testing organic products and apply to National Referral Laboratory of APEDA for participation in proficiency testing as a pre-requisite to qualify for pre-export testing of organic products.
According to FSSAI, it has been decided by the Government to promote organic products in India by encouraging and strengthening cooperative societies. The success of this depends on the reliable testing to ensure their authenticity of the organic products.
“Therefore, all food testing laboratories need to optimise their facilities and procedures to handle organic testing efficiently and accurately,” reads the direction issued by the FSSAI.
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