National Workshop on Rapid Detection of Food Adulteration 2019

In the recent past, food adulteration has assumed a serious proportion leading to health hazards. Whether it is raw vegetables, fruits, meat item, milk, sweets or spices, every single item is mixed with cheap and dangerous ingredients for the purpose of making more profit. It is very difficult for the consumer to select one food item because of misbranding, misappropriate proportion of ingredients, use of chemicals and harmful materials in food. As a result of these malpractices, the ultimate victim is a consumer, who innocently takes adulterated foods and suffers.

Therefore, this National Workshop on “Rapid Detection of Food Adulterants” covers novel and advance aspects of food adulterants and techniques that can help to understand for detection of adulterants conveniently. The basic premise of this workshop is to transmit the facts and information about the awareness and knowledge on food adulterants through a series of lectures on food adulterants & techniques to detect along with laws and regulations. Further, hands on experience will be provided to explore the rapid detection of adulterants in home, workplace as well as in the industry for various food products to maintain safety and quality aspect of food nutrients. Through this programme, the participants will be able to interact with experts from industry, research and academic institutions and thereby enhancing their skills in the above fields. This workshop will provide a platform for the participant to be involved in exploring their awareness towards detection of food adulterants and quality control.

The workshop invites students/research scholars/faculty and industry professionals as participants with the background of Food Engineering and Technology/Agricultural Engineering/Biotechnology and allied disciplines. The number of seats are limited to 80 candidates and the registration for the program will be made on the first come first serve basis. One-page abstract (within 300 words) in A4 size sheet with 12pt font size (Times New Roman) and 1.5 line spacing may be sent to hbtufoodtechworkshop2019@gmail.com and papers will be selected for oral/poster presentation on the recommendations of expert committee. Participants are requested to submit their abstracts within the specified time limit. Only one paper per registered participant will be accepted. However, one may be a coauthor of more than one paper. Topics include, Limited number of seats will be given with registration fee, subject to selection, based on the recommendation from head of their parent institution to be a part of the workshop with following thematic areas, but not limited to:
• Emerging Techniques for Detection and Quantification of Food Adulterants
• Rapid Detection of Food Adulterants at Home and Workplace
• Food Adulteration and Control Measures
• Challenges in Food Safety

The eminent speakers from industry/research organizations/regulatory bodies have been invited to deliver lectures on the various topics to cover entire spectrum of the workshop’s theme.

• Emerging Techniques for Detection and Quantification of Food Adulterants
• Rapid Detection of Food Adulterants at Home and Workplace
• Food Adulteration and Control Measures
• Challenges in Food Safety

September 28, 2019

Delegates Category Fee
For HBTU Participants: NIL
For other Institutions participants Rs. 500
For industry professional participants Rs. 1000

Harcourt Butler Technical University, Nawabganj, Kanpur (U.P.) â 208 002

The participants have to make their own arrangement for boarding, lodging and transport. However, the limited accommodation is available in the HBTU guest house/hostels on first come first serve and paid basis which can be made available to the participants on their personal request. The interested candidate may submit their request in advance.