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TechnoServe & The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India sign MoU to advance edible oil fortification
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Friday, 11 April, 2025, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), a premier association representing various stakeholders in the Indian edible oil industry, and TechnoServe, an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to economic development, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance edible oil fortification in India. This collaboration aims to ensure quality-assured fortified edible oil reaches Indian consumers in line with national priorities set by the Government of India and the voluntary edible oil fortification standards of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The partnership will focus on enhancing the expertise of edible oil producers through bilateral training, workshops, and sector-wide seminars. It will promote Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Hygiene Practices, and appropriate fortification methods while strengthening internal quality assurance and external quality control measures for fortified edible oil. The collaboration will also encourage industry-wide voluntary fortification and food safety compliance through engagement with policymakers and industry stakeholders.
Rizwan Yusufali, global programme director, Millers for Nutrition, said, “We’re thrilled to partner with The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India to provide edible oil producers, best-in-class support in edible oil fortification. And we look forward to recognising and celebrating those edible oil producers for contributing to a healthier India.”
Sanjeev Asthana, president, The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, said, “Our association with TechnoServe reinforces SEA’s commitment to ensuring fortified and high-quality edible oil production in India. Through industry-wide collaboration, we can significantly contribute to public health and food safety. SEA will be ensuring active participation of nominated processors in training and technical programmes, providing administrative support, communication, and follow-up coordination with industry players, and encouraging member companies to commit to voluntary fortification and compliance with food safety regulations.”
Monojit Indra, senior practice lead at TechnoServe and programme lead at Millers for Nutrition (Asia), said, “TechnoServe will support SEA by providing technical training and capacity-building initiatives for their members. Through this collaboration, we will conduct studies and assessments to support best practices in fortification, advise on appropriate procurement and supply of high-quality micronutrient premix and equipment, engage with industry stakeholders for cost optimisation and innovation, and promote proper handling and storage of micronutrient premixes to ensure compliance with fortification standards.”
Dr B V Mehta, executive director, The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, said, "This MoU marks a significant milestone for the edible oil industry in India. By fostering a collaborative environment, we are ensuring that fortification becomes an industry standard, ultimately benefiting millions of consumers by improving nutritional security."
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