The Department of Food Safety and Quality Assurance (DFSQA) is one of the cornerstones of the Institute, offering an exceptional environment for both teaching and research. The department contributes significantly to academic programme at the BTech., MTech., and Ph.D. (Food Technology) levels. Dedicated to addressing critical concerns in food safety and quality, the DFSQA has built a well-equipped laboratory infrastructure and performs comprehensive analysis of food commodities, including nutritional, physicochemical, bioactive components, contaminants, and microbiological toxins.

Core Research Areas:

• Extraction and fortification of bioactive compounds
• Functional foods and nutraceuticals
• Food microbiology and molecular biology
• Genetics and microbiome studies
• Shelf-life extension technologies
• Biofilm research
• Food safety management and regulatory standards