Date:17/08/2006 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/08/17/stories/2006081703541900.htm

Back Meet on export quality certification

Our Bureau

Kochi, Aug. 16

A seminar on quality standards and certification requirements for export of agricultural and food products will be held here on August 25 at Hotel Abad Plaza under the joint auspices of the Export Import Bank of India and the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The objective of the seminar is to provide information to manufacturers and exporters of agricultural/food products on various standards and certification requirements, compliance of which is essential for exports. The seminar will discuss topics such as International Food Regulations, ISO 9000/14000, HACCP in food industry, CODEX, US FDA and Food Safety Regulations. Apart from the technical faculty, Exim Bank officials will be available for discussion on various financing products and services for Small and Medium Enterprises and the agriculture and food sector.