Green Credit Program and the Ecomark Scheme

Green Credit Program and the Ecomark Scheme

India’s recent strides in environmental sustainability have garnered global attention as the country introduces two groundbreaking initiatives – the Green Credit Program (GCP) and the Ecomark Scheme. GCP, a market-based mechanism, incentivizes voluntary environmental actions with an initial focus on water conservation and afforestation. The Ecomark Scheme aims to accredit and label eco-conscious household and…

Indian Salt: As Safe as any Salt

Indian Salt: As Safe as any Salt

On 25th June 2019, some of the newspapers splashed out an US report stating Indian Salt contains deadly cyanide. IANS Mumbai published a story on the findings of American West Analytical Laboratories, USA stating that Potassium ferrocyanide levels are alarmingly high ranging from 1.85 ppm to 4.71 ppm. The report also attributed Potassium ferrocyanide to…

Food Safety and Food Science

Food Safety and Food Science

Unlike the previous act which talked only about adulteration the recent regulations/act has seen a paradigm shift which takes into consideration Food Safety and Food Science starting from the very definition of ‘Food’. It defines even the water used in the Food Processing as ‘Food’. This water may be used as ingredient or for washing…

Revealing the Essential Science of Environmental Monitoring & Testing

Revealing the Essential Science of Environmental Monitoring & Testing

Environment monitoring plays a critical role in detecting and managing pollution from human activities. It explains how pollutants like chemicals and waste harm the environment and how international regulations like RoHS, WEEE, and REACH help control them. Accurate sampling and analysis are vital for reliable results, enabling industries to adjust processes to reduce pollution. Environment…

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