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The
Association was started in 1968 by a few industrialists
with the help of Government agencies &
research institutions of international repute
to promote and create awareness about requirements
of good quality proteins by humans for health
and growth. The association was initially
known as Protein Foods Association
of India but later in 1973 it was
renamed Protein Foods & Nutrition Development
Association of India as a large section of
food industry was interested in forming an
association that was devoted to creating awareness
about nutritious, safe and high quality food
products. |
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The original focus of protein was because of the then
importance of protein deficiency in Indian dietary
that was largely vegetarian and the national interest
in eradication of this deficiency by making food products
containing affordable but high quality sources of
protein. However, later on it was realised that although
protein is a very important nutrient that is lacking
in the diets of vulnerable section of Indian population,
there were other deficiencies that came to known especially
of micronutrients etc. Therefore the association decided
to increase the scope in order to focus other important
nutrients and also to include the safety and quality
aspects of the foods so today the emphasis of the
association on all types of foods consumed by Indians
and to focus on the following aspects of the foods. |
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Food
Safety |
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Nutrition |
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Quality |
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The
work of the association has been appreciated by food
industry and so from a modest number of members, today
the membership stands at about 140 and if the members,
alternates etc. are considered, the number goes to
over 400 professionals that are mostly working in
food industry, some in governmental agencies, research
and educational institutions. |
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Many
of our members are on various boards and committees
that are responsible for formulating food standards.
The activities also include endorsement of quality
food products, supporting research and education,
consultation, projects, surveys, creating awareness
about nutrition and safety of foods, organising industry
meets, conferences etc. |
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PROTEIN FOODS & NUTRITION DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION
OF INDIA
Mahalaxmi
Chambers, 22 Bhulabhai Desai Rd., Mumbai 400 026.
Tel:- +91 (022) 2353 8858
Telefax:- +91 (022) 2353 8998 |
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