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NABL Mobile Food Testing Lab Accreditation Scheme

12 August 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSNABL Mobile FoodTesting LabAccreditationScheme12 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

NABL has introduced a first-of-its-kind accreditation route for labs on wheels that test food. The goal is to bring reliable testing nearer to people.

Key facts

  • Body: NABL.
  • What launched: India’s first Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories.
  • Framework: Integrated Assessment Programme.
  • Quality level: reliable and internationally benchmarked testing.
  • Outcomes: food safety surveillance, faster regulatory action, better consumer confidence.

Significance

  • Takes testing to communities instead of only fixed laboratories.
  • Helps regulators act faster on food safety issues.

Exam angle

  • Body to remember: NABL; scheme type: accreditation for mobile food testing labs.
  • Programme name: Integrated Assessment Programme.
  • Theme: food safety surveillance and consumer confidence.

Test yourself

1. Which body launched the accreditation scheme for mobile food testing laboratories?

NABL launched India's first such accreditation scheme.

2. Under which NABL programme does the mobile food lab accreditation scheme operate?

It runs under the Integrated Assessment Programme.

3. What is a stated benefit of the NABL mobile food lab accreditation scheme?

It speeds up regulatory action and improves consumer confidence.

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