India, June 7 -- Dr Veena P. Panicker, Head, Bio Monitoring, Merck Life Science India

As the global community observes World Food Safety Day on June 7, the spotlight turns to the critical role of ensuring that food systems are safe, resilient, and future-ready. In India, the rising demand for clean-label and convenience-based foods-especially within the processed food sector-has made food safety more complex than ever. Traditional Indian foods like pickles and ready-to-eat meals, though culturally significant, present unique challenges in contaminant detection due to their diverse ingredients and intricate formulations. With consumer expectations evolving and the food ingredients market poised for rapid growth, the industry must shift fr...