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Agriculture
Agriculture team evaluates advanced honey testing lab at Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ The Arunachal Times
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:34 AM
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An agricultural research team inspected the newly established honey testing facilities at Rajiv Gandhi University in Itanagar, assessing their capabilities for quality control.
An agricultural team from the state visited Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) in Itanagar to examine the university's newly set up honey testing laboratory. The assessment focused on the range of analytical equipment installed and the protocols adopted for verifying honey purity and adulteration.
The laboratory is equipped with modern spectroscopic and chromatographic instruments that can detect contaminants and determine the botanical origin of honey samples. Officials at RGU highlighted that the facility meets national standards for honey quality testing and can serve both researchers and local producers.
The evaluation is expected to help streamline quality assurance for beekeepers across Arunachal Pradesh, where honey is a growing export commodity. By providing reliable testing services, the university aims to boost farmer confidence and open new market opportunities for authentic regional honey.
University representatives said the findings will guide further upgrades and training programs for staff, ensuring the lab remains aligned with evolving industry requirements.
The laboratory is equipped with modern spectroscopic and chromatographic instruments that can detect contaminants and determine the botanical origin of honey samples. Officials at RGU highlighted that the facility meets national standards for honey quality testing and can serve both researchers and local producers.
The evaluation is expected to help streamline quality assurance for beekeepers across Arunachal Pradesh, where honey is a growing export commodity. By providing reliable testing services, the university aims to boost farmer confidence and open new market opportunities for authentic regional honey.
University representatives said the findings will guide further upgrades and training programs for staff, ensuring the lab remains aligned with evolving industry requirements.