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Assocham moots ‘organic villages’ plan

Very soon, there could be identified ‘Organic Villages’, where vegetables, fruits to be grown through organic farming methods would be encouraged, if trade body Assocham has its say. A feasibility report is being prepared in two months by Assocham to identify five villages in five districts of Andhra Pradesh to launch this unique initiative, according to Mr D.S. Rawat.....

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Recipe for Success - And, Sanjay Dave made history for the food industry

July 5, 2011, would be marked as a golden day for the country's food industry as it witnessed the election of Sanjay Dave to the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) chairmanship post. And it was no ordinary achievement. With the honour coming his way, Dave, in a way, declared to the world that India's food sector is not confined to ghar ka khana, street food and grand weddings alone, but we now produce, preserve, pack and export food as.....

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National Centre for Cold Chain Development Set Up

The Government has established the National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD) as an autonomous body.  It has been registered as a society in 2011 under Society Registration Act, 1860.  The mandate of NCCD is to prescribe technical standards for cold chain infrastructure for perishable food items, including fresh fruits and vegetables and undertaking their periodic.....

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FDA, international counterparts report progress on drug inspection collaboration

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, together with its European and Australian counterparts, today released two reports detailing the results of pilot programs focused on increasing international regulatory collaboration among the agencies so that drug quality and safety can be enhanced globally. The report on the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) initiative details the success of information-sharing and.....