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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is inaugurating a new chemical laboratory at the National Test House in Ghaziabad. This state-of-the-art facility will test everything from packaged drinking water to construction materials and industrial products. The lab features advanced equipment including atomic absorption spectrometers and chromatography systems for precise analysis. It also plans to expand into testing fortified foods and spices to enhance public health and safety standards.

Key Points: Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates National Test House Chemical Lab Ghaziabad

  • Lab tests packaged drinking water and food packaging materials
  • Advanced equipment includes AAS, ICP-AES, and GC-MS instruments
  • NABL accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards
  • Plans to test fortified food products and spices for public health
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Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate lab serving water, food packaging, industrial testing

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates state-of-the-art NTH chemical lab in Ghaziabad for water, food packaging, and industrial materials testing with advanced equipment.

"The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments - Ministry Statement"

New Delhi, September 7

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, will inaugurate the newly constructed state-of-the-art Chemical Laboratory at National Test House (NTH), Ghaziabad, on Monday.

According to a statement from the Ministry, the lab will provide testing of packaged drinking water and natural mineral water, food packaging materials, enamelled and insulated wires made of aluminium and copper, coal, petroleum coke, bitumen, enamel paints, anti-skid products, filtration media such as sand and gravel, as well as white and coloured chalk.

The Chemical Laboratory will play a central role in testing a wide range of materials, including building construction materials, cement, water, metals, alloys, paper, plastics, organic products, and fertilisers.

NABL accredits the laboratory under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and holds approvals under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Outside Laboratory Scheme, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985.

The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, including an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), an Inductively Coupled Plasma - Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES), an Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES), a Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and an Ion Chromatograph.

These advanced facilities enable the laboratory to conduct sophisticated and highly accurate analyses across various domains.

The laboratory also offers training, research, and testing support to universities, engineering colleges, and industries, thereby strengthening the scientific and industrial ecosystem.

Furthermore, the Laboratory aims to further expand its scope of testing.

Some key plans include facilities for testing fortified food products, such as fortified wheat flour, refined flour (maida), nuts, edible oils, and salt enriched with vitamins A and D, to serve both the industry and the public at large.

The laboratory also plans to introduce testing of various spices and conduct micronutrient analysis in food products, thereby widening its contribution to public health, food safety, and quality assurance.

The National Test House (NTH), located in Ghaziabad, was established in 1977 and has been a trusted institution for high-quality testing and calibration services across various engineering fields.

- ANI

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Priya S
Testing fortified foods is a great initiative! Many Indian families, especially in rural areas, suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. If this lab can ensure proper fortification, it will be a big step toward better public health. 👍
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Michael C
As someone working in manufacturing, I appreciate the focus on industrial testing. The equipment list is impressive - AAS, ICP-AES, GC-MS. This will definitely boost quality standards across industries. Good move!
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Anjali F
Hope this isn't just another fancy inauguration. We need consistent implementation and accessibility for small businesses. Testing services should be affordable for MSMEs too, not just big corporations.
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Siddharth J
Spice testing is crucial! With Indian spices being exported worldwide, proper quality control will enhance our global reputation. Plus, it will ensure we're consuming safe products domestically. 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
The training and research support for universities is excellent! This will help bridge the gap between academia and industry. More such initiatives needed across the country. 🎓

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