- Reviews, technical notes, short communications, case studies, peer-reviewed articles and research papers on new processes and technological advancements in the field of food safety.
- Notification briefs, scientific opinions, advisories, orders, and updates on rules and regulations at national, international, and regional levels, articles on surveillance, trade-related matters, and other policy developments.
- Interviews, letters, stakeholder opinions, and discussions on public health and safety concerns, food quality issues(adulteration) and import/export-related articles.
- Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) such as GMP and GHP, accreditation, conformity assessment, hygiene ratings, quality management systems, etc.
- Stakeholder consultations, national and international events, training programmes, workshops, symposiums, and conferences related to food safety and nutrition, along with updates on vacancies and opportunities in the field of food science and technology.
- Engaging and visual content including comics, IEC materials, alerts, and highlights from campaigns such as the Eat Right Campaign, as well as social media features aimed at promoting awareness and public engagement.
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The details of different formats of contributions are given below: