| ILSI India has been in the forefront of activities relating to food safety, nutrition, risk sciences and agricultural biotechnology in India and other countries in the SAARC region. The high quality of the scientific information generated at its Workshops and Conferences are useful to the participants. Capacity building activities conducted by national and international experts have imparted the necessary skills to the participants. Some of the key programs initiated by ILSI India have been grouped by the four thematic areas of ILSI in the following paragraphs. |
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| FOOD AND WATER SAFETY |
- Workshop on Alternatives to Animal Testing with Special Reference to Food Safety (2018).
- ILSI India Scientific Session: 15 on Data Requirements & Analytical Challenges in Ensuring Food Safety and Quality at 19th IUFoST World Congress of Food Science and Technology (2018).
- Seminar on Food Additives: A Global Perspective on Safety Evaluation and Use (2018).
- Seminar on Recent Developments in Food Science and Technology for Better Nutrition (2017).
- Conference on Sweetness: Role of Sugar & Low Calorie Sweeteners: Innovations, Safety, Regulations Benefits & Consumer Communication (2017).
- Conference on Role of Packaging in Ensuring Food Security and Safety, New Delhi (2017)
- International Workshop and Training Program on Good Food Laboratory Practices, Mumbai (2016).
- Recent Developments in Food Control System
- Scientific Conference on Low Calorie / Non Nutritive Sweeteners: Uses and Safety, New Delhi (2015).
- Conference on Food Additives: Safety and Benefits, New Delhi (2015).
- Symposium on Roadmap for Harmonization of Food Regulations in India, New Delhi (2013).
- Conference on Food & Food Additives in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Tokyo (2013).
- International Conference on Infrastructure Needs for A Food Control System: Roadmap for Regional Harmonization, New Delhi (2014).
- Conference on Food Safety: Science, Evidence and Regulations, Colombo (2011).
- Symposium on Emerging Issues in Food Safety and Nutrition (2009).
- First International Conference on Current and Innovative Approaches to Microbiological Food Safety Management (2008).
- International Conference on New Developments in Food Processing: Next Generation Technologies for Healthy Foods (2007).
- National Conference on Packaging for Safety of Foods (2006).
- International Conference of on Water Quality Management and adopted a Vision 2025 document providing guidelines for future work in the area of drinking water (2002).
- Meetings/Workshops/Conferences on harmonization of food regulations and quality control systems in SAARC countries with Codex as reference point to facilitate food trade (ongoing project since 1998).
- Conference on SPS and TBT Agreements and Codex in India (1997).
- Seminar on Harmonization of Food Laws ( 1997).
- Symposium on Food Safety Evaluation and Colors, (1996).
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| NUTRITION AND HEALTH |
- Conference on Role of Probiotics in Promoting Healthy Microbiome for Health and Immunity (2018)
- Roundtable on Science of Probiotics & Health (2018).
- Research Project on “Optimal Vitamin D Supplementation Strategies for Vitamin D Deficient Boys With Type 4 & 5 Skin” (2018).
- Roundtable on Fortification, Nepal (2017).
- Seminar on Health for All (2017).
- Conference on Whole Grain & Health Benefits (2017).
- Review on Ageing and the Elderly: What Factors Contribute to Healthy vs. Pathological Ageing in Countries Across Regions and With Varying Levels of Economic Development? (First Phase Completed for India) (2017).
- Seminar on Microbiome & Health (2016).
- Seminar on Diet, Nutrition and Physical Activity for Health with special reference to Microbiome and Metabolism (2016).
- Workshop to Discuss Study on Food Consumption, Anthropometry and Physical Activity in India (2015).
- International Conference on Role of Diet, Physical Activity and Lifestyle for Promoting Health (2015).
- 11th International Food Data Conference: Food Composition and Public Health Nutrition – Cosponsored by ILSI India (2015).
- Multiple Nutrients Fortification of Rice (ongoing)
- Research Project on Evaluation of UV Index in Different Regions of India (2015).
- Project on Global Innovation Support Project for Food Industry on Investigation of Food Regulations (2014)
- Survey on Nutrition Labeling and Health Claims in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka (2014)
- Research Project on Growth Velocity Reference Standards in Healthy School Going Children aged 5-16 years (2014).
- Conference on Processed Foods for Nutrition Security, New Delhi (2014).
- Workshop on Milk Fortification As A Strategy To Address Vitamin D Deficiency, New Delhi (2013).
- Pilot Project on The effect of a short term lysine supplementation in improving muscle strength in pre-pubertal Indian girls (2013)
- Research Project on Vitamin D Fortified Milk on Calcium Vitamin D Parathroid harmone axis in School Children aged 11-14 Years (2012)
- Brainstorming Session on Proteins, New Delhi (2012).
- Seminar on Nutrition and Lifestyle For Emerging NCD Challenges, New Delhi (2012).
- National Conference on Health & Longevity Through Chai: The Wonder Beverage, New Delhi (2011).
- National Conference on functional foods entitled Processed Foods & Beverages for Health: Beyond Basic Nutrition, Surajkund (2011).
- Conference on Micronutrient Fortification of Foods: Science, Application & Management (2011).
- Symposium on Eat Smart for Health and Wellness: Importance of Breakfast (2010).
- Brainstorming Session on Labeling and Health Claims, New Delhi (2010).
- Indo-US Conference on Recent Scientific Developments in Vitamin D and Health (2009).
- Scientific Conference on Understanding and Managing Sweetness (2009).
- Symposium on Probiotics for Health – An Indian Perspective (2009).
- First National Conference on Nutrition and HIV/AIDS: From Knowledge to Action (2008).
- Conference on The Role of Micronutrients in Child Development: Give Kids a Good Start (2007).
- Conference on Healthy Childhood for Healthy Adulthood: Role of Nutrition (2006).
- Conference on Management and Prevention of Childhood Obesity through Nutrition Strategies and Physical Activity (2006).
- National Seminar on Importance of Nutrition for Bone Health (2006).
- National Conference on Nutrition & Hydration for Excellence in Sports Performance (2005) and prepare the Nutrition and Hydration Guidelines, widely used by Sports Authority of India.
- National Conference on Eradicating Micronutrient Malnutrition for Better Health and Higher Economic Growth (2005). The Conference was organized at the request of former President of India, Prof. A P J Abdul Kalam. This motivated the Government of India to substantially expand its nutrition programs including ICDS.
- Conference on Nutrition and Self Care for Healthy Aging, Hyderabad (2005).
- Conferences on Micronutrient Fortification of Foods in Nepal, Dhaka and Sri Lanka (2000, 2003 and 2004).
- National Seminar on Importance of Zinc in Human Health paving the way for recognition of Zinc as an important micronutrient (2004).
- Seminar on Early Child Nutrition provided guidance to industry on nutritious complementary foods (2003).
- International Seminar on Nutritional Labeling and Health Claims providing information on approach followed in US, Europe, Japan and South East Asia to facilitate regulation in India (2001).
- Improving Quality of Food Products (2001),
- Seminar on Diabetes and Nutrition, 2000
- Regional Workshop on Promoting Food Based Dietary Guidelines, and Nutrition Education for South Asia (1998).
- 17 international / national / regional conferences to create awareness on technologies / costs / benefits of micronutrient fortification of foods and encouraged production and research on fortified foods (ongoing project since 1999).
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| RISK SCIENCE AND TOXICOLOGY |
- Workshop on Alternatives to Animal Testing with Special Reference to Food Safety (2018).
- Expert Consultation on Nutrient Risk Assessment for Determination of Safe Upper Levels for Nutrients (2015).
- Expert Consultation on Regulatory Science for Risk Assessment in Agriculture Biotech, New Delhi (2014).
- Workshop on Biotech Safety Assessment, New Delhi (2013).
- Workshop and Training Program on Risk Based Approaches For Food Safety Management, New Delhi (2012).
- Seminar on Regulatory Systems for Risk Assessment for Public Health (2007) and prepared a whitepaper entitled A Surveillance and Monitoring System for Food Safety for India. This has been used by the Food Safety and Standards Authority.
- Training program for Detection Methods for GM Foods and Plants (2003 and 2011).
- Symposium on Risk Assessment of Pesticide Residues in Water and Food. It offered scientific inputs for risk assessment of pesticide residues and setting up an effective control system (2003).
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| SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION SECURITY, FOOD TECHNOLOGY |
- Scientific Workshop on Safety Assessment of GM Food (2015).
- International Conference on New Plant Breeding Molecular Technologies – Technology Development and Regulation, Jaipur (2014).
- International Conference on Climate Change and Implication for Water Resources and Nutrition, Bangalore (2013).
- International Conference on Biotechnology Based Sustainable Agriculture (2009).
- Conference on “New Developments in Food Processing: Next Generation Technologies For Healthy Foods” (2007).
- International Conference on Recent Scientific Developments in Agricultural Biotechnology: Sharing Knowledge and Experience (2006).
- Seminars on Safety and Benefits of GM Food and Crops) (ongoing since 2003).
- First International Seminar on Genetically Modified Plants / Foods (1999).
- Workshop on Science based Approaches to Harmonization of Regulatory Food Quality and Safety Measures in SAARC Countries (1998),
- International Conference on New Technologies in Food Processing Industries (1997).
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