Madhya Pradesh has strengthened its dairy quality and food safety infrastructure with the completion of a state-level advanced dairy testing laboratory in Bhopal. Established at the premises of the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation at a cost of around ₹12.40 crore, the laboratory will enable scientific testing of milk and dairy products across more than 100 quality and safety parameters.
The primary objective of the laboratory is to strengthen the implementation of food safety and quality standards for milk and dairy products across Madhya Pradesh. Since milk is a regular part of household diets, reliable testing is important for assessing its purity, composition and safety. The new facility is designed to provide advanced scientific testing capabilities for this purpose.
The state-level dairy testing laboratory has been established with financial assistance and technical guidance under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) of the Central Government's Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The Government of India has provided a grant of ₹12.40 crore for the establishment of the laboratory. The facility has also been developed with the objective of obtaining recognition from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
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The laboratory has been equipped with advanced testing machinery and facilities. Milk and dairy products will be examined against more than 100 quality and safety parameters.
Key areas of testing will include:
This broad testing capability will allow laboratories to examine both the safety and nutritional composition of milk and dairy products.
Consumers and Dairy Producers to Benefit:
The new facility is expected to benefit consumers as well as food and dairy product manufacturers. Scientific testing can help consumers and institutions assess the quality of milk and dairy products more reliably. For dairy and food-producing organizations, the laboratory can provide access to advanced testing facilities for assessing the quality and safety of their products.
Strengthening Quality Monitoring in MP Dairy Sector:
The establishment of the laboratory is expected to strengthen the state's infrastructure for scientific quality testing and food safety monitoring in the dairy sector. With advanced testing facilities available within the state, Madhya Pradesh can enhance quality surveillance, support greater awareness about dairy product safety, and strengthen compliance with prescribed food safety standards. The laboratory therefore represents an important addition to the state's dairy infrastructure, particularly in efforts to promote safe, tested and quality-assured milk and dairy products for consumers.
FAQs:
1. Where is the new dairy testing laboratory located in Madhya Pradesh?
The state-level laboratory has been established at the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation premises in Bhopal.
2. What is the cost of the dairy testing laboratory?
The laboratory has been established at a cost of around ₹12.40 crore through assistance under the NPDD.
3. How many parameters can the laboratory test?
The facility will enable testing of milk and dairy products across more than 100 quality and safety parameters.
4. What can be tested in milk at the laboratory?
Testing includes parameters related to pesticides, antibiotics, heavy metals, aflatoxin, fat, protein, carbohydrates, urea, iodine, sugar, salt and other quality and adulteration indicators.
5. Who can benefit from the new dairy testing facility?
Consumers, dairy producers and food-producing organizations can benefit from access to advanced milk and dairy product testing facilities.
