Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Andhra Pradesh to Open New Food Testing Labs
The government is building five new labs to test food and make sure it's safe to eat.
Two labs will open soon in Tirumala and Visakhapatnam, and the Tirumala lab will check all kinds of food around the clock.
Other labs are coming to Guntur, Tirupati, and Kurnool, which will get upgraded.
The goal is to stop unsafe food from hurting people, especially those visiting Tirumala.
This follows issues with food quality in the past and aims to improve things going forward.
State government establishing five food quality testing labs at a cost of Rs 86 crore.
Labs in Tirumala and Visakhapatnam to begin operations within a month.
Tirumala lab, costing Rs 19 crore, will operate 24/7 and test all food items.
Kurnool regional lab to be upgraded; Guntur and Tirupati labs are planned.
Public health labs in Ongole and Eluru are being modernized at a cost of ₹13 crore.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh state government and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
- What
- Establishment of five state-level food quality testing laboratories.
- When
- Announced recently, with some labs opening within a month.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, with labs in Tirumala, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, and Kurnool.
- Why
- To ensure food safety and quality for citizens and pilgrims.
Government Stance
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Food Safety Emphasis
Government Stance
Prioritizing public health through food safety measures.
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- Total Lab Cost
- Rs 86 crore
- Labs Operational Soon
- Tirumala and Visakhapatnam
- Tirumala Lab Cost
- ₹19 crore
- Tirumala Lab Operation
- 24/7
- Ongole/Eluru Lab Modernization
- ₹13 crore
