BEST PRACTICES FORUM 2016 on Food Safety and Regulations

MUMBAI, India - Sept. 12, 2016 - PRLog -- TUV India Pvt. Ltd. (TÜV NORD GROUP) in association with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and The Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) ( AFST(I)) has organized the Best Practices Forum to be held on 27^th September, 2016 .

TUV India takes pleasure in inviting you to participate in the Best Practices Forum 2016.

Program Highlights:

¨ Experience sharing by Industry Experts

¨ Updates on regulations : FSSAI , USFDA, EU

¨ Innovations and Regulations  in Packaging

¨ Modern Retail and the changing scenario in India

¨ Best Practices in Fruits & Vegetables  Sector for sustained quality

¨ Excellence in Analytical Services for the Food Industry

Venue : Meluha The Fern, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai - 400076, Maharashtra

TUV India Pvt. Ltd.: Ms. Sangita Dhongde, 022 -66477000/79  Email: sangita@tuv-nord.com

AFST(I) : Mr. Nilesh Lele   Email : nileshlele@gmail.com

About the Project

Today, Indian Food Processing  industry, especially SMEs are facing stiff challenges to meet global food safety standards including Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA).

In order to assist SMEs to meet food safety requirements, an important project is being undertaken by TUV India Pvt Ltd  under the development partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale  Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

This program is implemented in the framework of the develop PPP.de initiative and co funded by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The main objective of the project is "To improve Food Safety Hygiene and Product Quality in the Indian Food Processing Sector".

The project objective is to improve awareness, knowledge and training opportunities regarding food safety standards and tools for the implementation of food safety management systems among Indian food processing SMEs, industrial associations and regulatory bodies.

To achieve the objectives, the project has been phased in to various stages:

- Curtain Raiser

- Train the Trainer

-  ISO 22000:2005 Implementation Workshops

- Training for Internal Quality Auditors

- Guidance to set up Food Safety Management Syste

- Best Practices Forum

SMEs from food sectors such as : Snacks & Sweets, Spices, Bakery & Confectionery, Processed Food, Meat Processing and Animal Casing, have been benefited the most, with participation in all the above programes at nominal registration charges.

To conclude this project, TUV India Pvt. Ltd. in association with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and The Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) ( AFST(I)) has organized the Best Practices Forum to be held on 27^th September, 2016 .

Project information : https://www.tuv-nord.com/in/news-events-projects/1743.htm

About TUV India

TUV India Pvt. Ltd. was established in 1989 - as part of the German RWTÜV group's Indian operations, now the TÜV NORD GROUP. With over 500 employees in more than 25 locations and state-of-the-art laboratories across India, TUV India is never far from its customers.  TUV India Pvt. Ltd. provides diverse services in Management System Certification, Industrial Services, Infrastructure, Laboratory Services, Training, Automotive Services, Product Testing and Certification, Sustainability Services, and Renewable Energy.