USFDA team visited ICAR-CIFT

As part of the Regulatory Partnership Agreement (RPA), the US Food and Drugs Administration (USFDA) team visited ICAR-CIFT on 06.08.2025. The team comprised of Zachary A Miller, Microbiology Program Coordinator, Mr Mike Farrow, Health Scientist, and Ms Pankaja Panda, Technical Advisor, FDA India Office. Director CIFT and a team of scientists presented CIFT’s advanced capability in food safety research and compliance testing as per internationally recognized standards. The institutes function as the National Reference Laboratory for Fish and fish Products were highlighted in ensuring the food safety in domestic and export value chains. The team visited the state-of-the-art laboratories of the institute and appreciated the expertise and infrastructure available. The team also deliberated on avenues of knowledge exchange and collaboration as part of the RPA.