Krishana Prasain
Business Reporter at The Kathmandu Post
Business Reporter @kathmandupost Previously @NewBusinessAge
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2 weeks ago |
htsyndication.com | Krishana Prasain
Kathmandu, April 8 -- India's food safety authority has officially recognised standard certificates issued by Nepal's National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory (NFFRL), marking a milestone five years after the two countries signed a related memorandum of understanding. This recognition allows eight specific food products-juice, jam, jelly, pickles, candies, ginger, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus instant noodles-to be tested at the Nepali lab and accepted for export to India.
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2 weeks ago |
kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain
India’s food safety authority has officially recognised standard certificates issued by Nepal’s National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory (NFFRL), marking a milestone five years after the two countries signed a related memorandum of understanding. This recognition allows eight specific food products—juice, jam, jelly, pickles, candies, ginger, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus instant noodles—to be tested at the Nepali lab and accepted for export to India.
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3 weeks ago |
htsyndication.com | Krishana Prasain
Kathmandu, April 2 -- High pesticide residues have been found in major vegetables sold in the Kathmandu Valley-and government lab tests confirm they are serious health risks. On Tuesday, tests conducted on yardlong beans revealed dangerously high levels of harmful chemicals. Over 32 kg of the beans were disposed of after being deemed unfit for consumption.
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3 weeks ago |
kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain
High pesticide residues have been found in major vegetables sold in the Kathmandu Valley—and government lab tests confirm they are serious health risks. On Tuesday, tests conducted on yardlong beans revealed dangerously high levels of harmful chemicals. Over 32 kg of the beans were disposed of after being deemed unfit for consumption.
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3 weeks ago |
htsyndication.com | Krishana Prasain
Kathmandu, March 30 -- Although India has briefly reopened the export of footwear, sanitary pads, and diapers-extending the deadline for manufacturers to obtain or renew Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certificates-Nepali manufacturers report that their goods remain stranded.
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RT @uttambabu: Completely agree. This niche product can transform highland areas by generating income for local communities and promoting…
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An astronomical jump in Nepal’s soyabean oil exports baffles experts Nepal, India source crude edible oil from same suppliers, raising concerns over tariff-driven trade manipulation. https://t.co/Y83ZRchE64 —by @PrasainKrishna