National-Level Quality Systems Initiative For FSSAI | ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Implementation

75 State food laboratories

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Quality management and technical competence standard

FSSAI GAP Assessment 75 State Food Labs — Photograph supplied for this project update: laboratory team engagement during the GAP assessment initiative.

Supporting quality system implementation across state food laboratories

Vanya Laboratory undertook GAP analysis of 75 State Food Laboratories across India for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), with the objective of assessing their readiness and identifying gaps relevant to the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

A structured assessment towards laboratory competence

The GAP analysis provided a basis for understanding the areas requiring attention for alignment with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The initiative reflects the importance of a systematic approach to strengthening laboratory quality systems and technical competence across the state food laboratory network.

Contributing to a stronger food testing ecosystem

Through this assignment, Vanya Laboratory contributed to a nationwide quality improvement initiative focused on supporting state food laboratories in their journey towards implementation of an internationally recognised framework for testing and calibration laboratory competence.