In this episode of The Luke Coutinho Show, I am excited to welcome Ashwin Bhadri, the Founder & CEO of Equinox Labs, and a National Resource Person at Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

Join me as we uncover:

• Food labeling and compliance: Discrepancies between the label claims and the actual contents , and challenges with FSSAI

• Differences in testing labs: Importance of NABL accreditation and randomized batch testing

• Nutraceuticals and regulations: Key certifications like HACCP and ISO, and implementation of basic regulatory technologies

• Food safety practices: Post-harvest handling, sanitization, mold testing, and new technology in food testing like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

• Tips for honest food chain for food entrepreneurs: From label transparency to prioritizing quality and safety 

And much more…