Assistance To National Referral Laboratory (Nrl) And Other Govt./ Public Sector/Institutions For Residues Monitoring Of Agrochemicals, Pesticides, Aflatoxins, Etc.
Subcomponent
Assistance to National Referral Laboratory (NRL) and other Govt./ Public Sector/Institutions for residues monitoring of agrochemicals, pesticides, Aflatoxins, etc. This includes compliance of MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) etc. as per the global standards by assisting National Referral Laboratories/ govt./public sector/institutions for concerned produce.
Scope
Compliance of MRL etc as per the global standards by assisting National Referral Laboratories / govt. / public sector / institutions for concerned produce. Such institutes shall be responsible for the following:-
1. Preparation of annual recommended list of pesticides and contaminants monitored for exports.
2. To develop method of sampling and analysis to be followed by authorized laboratories and harmonized methods of sampling and analysis to be followed by authorized laboratories with The component would be 100% implemented by APEDA (applicable for all scheduled products) internationally accepted methods.
3. To organise sampling and analysis, training of laboratory personnel for each residue or groups of residues, conduct Proficiency Test (PT) programs to assess analytical competence of the laboratories and conduct surveillance visit to labs to ascertain that the laboratories are following prescribed criteria.
4. To review annual analysis data, based on which plan of action for the following year to be prepared.
Laboratory For Export Testing And In-House Lab Equipment
Beneficiaries: Listed laboratories and APEDA registered Exporters
Subcomponent :
- APEDA listed labs for upgradation.
- APEDA registered exporters for in-house lab equipment
Scope
Strengthening laboratory infrastructure for export certification To ensure in-house quality
Pattern of Assistance
The assistance will be up to 50% of the cost subject to maximum of Rs.100 lakhs The assistance will be up to 50% of the cost subject to maximum of Rs.50 lakhs
