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BIS Introduces New Standards for Water Testing, and Food Microbiology 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
key Update The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), operating under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has officially released a new set of Indian Standards aimed at strengthening quality and safety across three critical sectors: water quality and food chain microbiology. These standards will come into force on August 26, 2025, with some outdated standards scheduled for
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Pralhad Joshi to Inaugurate New Chemical Testing Lab at NTH Ghaziabad 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 8, 2025
Key Development Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, will inaugurate a newly built, state-of-the-art Chemical Laboratory at the National Test House (NTH) in Ghaziabad on Monday. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs confirmed the development in an official statement, highlighting the lab’s critical role in supporting
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Total Dissolved Solids: Ensuring Safe and Quality Water 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- June 9, 2025
Water quality plays a crucial role in health and everyday life, and one key indicator of that quality is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). TDS refers to the concentration of dissolved substances in water, including minerals, salts, and metals. While some of these are essential for health, excessive levels can impact taste, safety, and overall usability.
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BIS Sets New Hygiene Standards for Veggie Washers 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Resources
- June 5, 2025
Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced new norms for washers used to clean root and tuber vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cassava, beetroot, and radish. These standards aim to improve hygiene, ensure food safety, and make Indian exports more competitive in global markets. Washers Must Meet Food-Grade Requirements Under the new guidelines, manufacturers
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