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Food Testing Labs and Irradiation Units: Centre’s Plan

2 December 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESFood Testing Labsand IrradiationUnits: Centre’sPlan2 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Centre is encouraging private players to build food testing labs and irradiation facilities to lift food safety.

Key facts

  • MoFPI wants 100 NABL-accredited labs, with ₹500 crore earmarked.
  • Apply via Kisaan Sampada Portal by 20 January 2026.
  • 50 irradiation units are targeted; 14 cleared so far.

About irradiation

  • Destroys harmful bacteria and insects while preserving nutritional quality.
  • Helps organic produce last longer; food does not turn radioactive.

Exam angle

  • Numbers: 100 labs, ₹500 crore, 50 units, 14 approved.
  • Accreditation body: NABL.

Test yourself

1. Under the food safety push, how many NABL-accredited food testing laboratories did MoFPI invite proposals for?

The notes state 100 NABL-accredited labs with a ₹500 crore outlay.

2. Proposals for the MoFPI food testing laboratories were to be submitted through which portal?

Applications were invited on the Kisaan Sampada Portal until 20 January 2026.

3. How many food irradiation units does the government's new scheme aim to set up?

The scheme plans 50 units; 14 are approved so far.

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