NMRI Hyderabad, Waters India and IIT Hyderabad collaborate to enhance meat safety research

The collaboration aims to develop and validate testing methods for banned and regulated compounds, including antibiotics, in meat and meat products.

The ICAR–National Meat Research Institute (NMRI) in Hyderabad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Waters India Private Ltd., a leading science and technology company renowned for its analytical instruments, particularly in chromatography and mass spectrometry. This collaboration aims to develop and validate testing methods for banned and regulated compounds, including antibiotics, in meat and meat products. Additionally, the NMRI has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, for further research collaborations.

During the signing ceremony, Dr S. B. Barbuddhe, Director of ICAR-NMRI, emphasised that this initiative will significantly enhance the food safety efforts in our country and will greatly contribute to ensuring the quality and safety of animal-sourced foods for consumers.

The National Research Centre on Meat (NRCM), the research arm of ICAR-NMRI, is a premier institution focused on addressing challenges in the meat sector. Its mission is to modernise the industry by developing innovative technologies for meat production, processing, and utilisation. These efforts benefit not only meat producers and processors but also consumers by promoting safe and sustainable practices.