Pune: Agilent Technologies has announced the expansion of its strategic collaboration with ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG), Pune, to strengthen India’s food safety ecosystem.
The initiative focuses on advanced analytical science, regulatory engagement, and capacity building to support India’s agricultural exports and ensure global compliance.
As India’s agricultural exports gain momentum, the need for robust and regulation-ready food testing solutions is increasing.
Agilent Technologies and NRCG are addressing this demand by co-developing specialized workflows for pesticide residue and fumigant analysis.
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The collaboration emphasizes sustainability, precision, and alignment with global safety standards to reinforce India’s reputation as a trusted exporter of high-quality grapes.
Agilent Technologies and NRCG Partnership to Boost Food Safety
Through this partnership, Agilent Technologies and NRCG aim to provide laboratories and stakeholders with advanced tools to meet evolving safety requirements.
The initiative also serves as a platform for greater engagement with the scientific and regulatory community, helping build confidence in India’s food supply chain.
Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building
The collaboration includes joint workshops, webinars, and technical publications to facilitate knowledge exchange and promote best practices in analytical testing.
By empowering food safety professionals with validated methodologies, Agilent Technologies and NRCG are fostering wider adoption across government and commercial laboratories.
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Nandakumar Kalathil, Country General Manager, Agilent Technologies India, stated, “We are proud to expand our collaboration with NRCG and contribute to resilient, future-ready food safety systems. This partnership is about building trust, enabling transformation, and supporting India’s role as a global leader in safe food production.”
Dr Kaushik Banerjee, Director of ICAR-NRCG, added, “This partnership is a natural progression of our shared vision to elevate food safety standards in India. By integrating Agilent’s technological strengths with NRCG’s research expertise, we are creating a framework for innovation, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder empowerment.”
Building on earlier successes, this renewed collaboration moves from strategic vision to implementation. Agilent Technologies and NRCG remain committed to delivering measurable outcomes that benefit regulators, the food industry, and consumers.
By aligning scientific rigor with practical application, the partnership aims to shape the future of food safety in India.
