In an effort to improve food safety and quality, the government has announced plans to set up 100 new food testing laboratories across India in the financial year 2025-26. These labs will be accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), ensuring they meet the highest standards of food safety testing.
The new laboratories are expected to help strengthen the food testing infrastructure in the country, providing more reliable and accessible services for testing food products. This move is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improving food safety, protecting consumers, and ensuring that food products in the market meet the required quality standards.
By establishing these new NABL-accredited labs, the government aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of food safety testing, benefiting both producers and consumers. The initiative is expected to help in quicker and more reliable detection of food contaminants, contributing to safer food consumption nationwide.
