A two day training programme on Sample Collection and Sending Procedures was conducted by Dr. Abhay Ekbote, Director- Technical of Avon Food Lab Pvt Ltd at BRDC Experimental Farm, Laitmynsaw. It was a detailed session which covered all the aspects of sampling for soil, water and plant materials. The Procedures for sending samples was also elaborated for all the sampling conducted.

As a new CB to be established, the team from the Meghalaya State Organic Certification Body (MSOCB) visited Karnataka State Organic Certification Agency (KSOCA) for an exposure visit. The purpose of the visit is to understand the certification process, the challenges and the strategy involved therein.