Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 12 August 2026

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) launches India's first accreditation scheme for mobile food testing laboratories

Exam-focused facts from the 12 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) launched India's first accreditation scheme for mobile food testing laboratories.
  • The scheme was introduced under the Integrated Assessment Programme at the 'Gunvatta Samanvaya' ceremony in New Delhi.
  • It aims to provide reliable, quality-assured, and internationally benchmarked food testing services closer to communities.
  • The initiative is expected to strengthen food safety surveillance and enhance consumer confidence.
  • A multilateral memorandum of understanding was exchanged to improve coordination and reduce duplication in assessment processes among regulatory bodies.

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