The Faculty of Food Safety and Quality (FFSQ) which has been set up under the aegis of ‘Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India. Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, registered as a non-profit society ( under The Societies Registration Act,1860) with Government of India recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India, approved training Institute of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and affiliated with Life Sciences Sector Skills Council (SSC) and Food Industry Sector Skills Council of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) -presents unique, friendly and interactive platform to get rid of all your GMP related glitches. GMP- is an essential element of industries like pharmaceutical, cosmetic, Ayurveda, biotech, homeopathic, medical device and food manufacturing. GMP in itself is the most dynamic part which witnesses frequent changes in terms of newer rules being added and older ones being renewed. Keeping self updated with current GMPs thus becomes inevitable to stay abreast with the changing industry needs and practices.
The Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, registered under SR Act XXI of 1860, Government of India, recognised by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India and approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) presents a unique, friendly and interactive platform to get rid of all your GMP compliance related issues. GMP- an essential element of industries like pharmaceutical, cosmetic, Ayurveda, biotech, homeopathic, medical device and food manufacturing and sustainability services - in itself is the most dynamic part which witnesses frequent changes in terms of new rules being added and old ones being renewed. Thus, keeping oneself updated with current GMPs is essential to remain aligned with evolving industry requirement and standards.
Our team comprises knowledgeable professionals from diverse sectors such as Pharma, Healthcare, Food & Nutraceutical industries, pooling together their expertise, know-how, and practical experiences to create this GMP guide. IGMPI is moving hand in hand with technology advances and has gained recognition as a stronger and better education and training platform provider for professionals and students in the areas of GMP, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma, Food & Nutrition and Healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR and Good Laboratory Practice and Product Management. Our board of governors and specialists have collated their acumen and are offering state-of-the-art courses which includes GMP training, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma and healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR, Environment Social Governance (ESG), and Good Laboratory Practice in form of formal classroom studies, online/interactive programmes, online seminars, as well as onsite training programmes along with the knowledge of worldwide affairs of the industry. In short, a round-the-clock service is provided for any information in these areas required by anybody from around the country and abroad. Based on high standards of quality, the training programmes in Pharma, Healthcare and Food GMP, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, IPR, Pharma Product Management, Public Health, Hospital Management, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing, Medical Coding, Nanotechnology, Drug Design and Discovery, Food QA&QC, etc., areas have been approved by Quality Council of India, which is an autonomous body and an accreditation authority for education & vocational training providers under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. IGMPI is duly licensed and certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018.
IGMPI is recognized by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and duly licensed and certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018 (License number: ERO/EOMSM/L-8000027) for offering education and training programmes, services and processes in the areas of Pharmaceutical, Food, Nutrition, Healthcare, Environment Health & Safety (EHS), Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) and Marketing Communications.
Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI) is registered as a non-profit society with its own Memorandum of Association and bye-laws under The Societies Registration Act, 1860, Government of India. IGMPI is an accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:
IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.
IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.
IGMPI is a Lifetime Institutional member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA).
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) came into existence through an act of Parliament in 1987. BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Bureau is a Body consisting of 25 members representing both Central and State governments, Members of Parliament, industry, scientific and research institutions, consumer organizations and professional bodies; with Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution as its President and with Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution as its Vice-President.
Quality Council of India is set up by the Government of India to establish and operate national accreditation structure and promote quality through National Quality Campaign. QCI is registered as a non-profit society with its own Memorandum of Association. QCI is governed by a Council of 38 members and Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on recommendation of the industry to the government. The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is the nodal ministry for QCI.
For providing its education and training services to overseas students, IGMPI is registered with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India and our Export Import Code is AADCI7680Q.
IGMPI is an Institutional Member of the International Society for Quality in Health Care
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.
A Post Graduate Diploma in Agro Chemicals is a program that furnishes understudies with the information and abilities to oversee and apply chemical compounds in horticulture to increment crop yield and quality. A Diploma in Agrochemicals is a specific program intended to furnish understudies with a complete comprehension of the standards and practices connected with the utilization of chemicals in the cultivation of crops. This recognition expects to outfit people with the information and abilities essential for the mindful and compelling use of agrochemicals in the development of harvests. The diploma in Agrochemicals commonly covers a scope of subjects, including but not restricted to Understanding the science behind agrochemicals, including their structure, methods of activity, and communications with plants and the climate, Pesticides, and Herbicides. In this course, the Understudy will concentrate on the various sorts of pesticides and herbicides, their purposes, and the standards of irritation and weed administration. Investigating the job of composts in plant nourishment, soil fruitfulness, and economical soil the board rehearses. Finding out about comprehensive ways to deal with bug control that consolidate organic, social, and mechanical strategies notwithstanding chemical intercessions..
The Diploma in Agro Chemicals includes the areas such as soil science, plant nutrition, pest management, crop physiology, agrochemicals and their formulations, application and dosage of agrochemicals, safety and health, and environmental protection.
Module 1: Introduction to Agriculture Sector, Prologue to agrochemicals, its Science, and their job in present-day farming
Module 2: Investigation of Yield assortments, development practices, and factors influencing crop development
Module 3: Principles of Pest Management: Understanding soil composition, fertility, and nutrient management for sustainable agriculture
Module 4: Introduction to Pesticides and their types, their life cycles, and standards of pest control
Module 5: Composts and Plant Nutrition: Investigation of herbicides, weed Identification, and systems for weed control
Module 6: Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Understanding the role of fertilizers in plant nutrition, soil amendments, and nutrient deficiency symptoms
Module 7: Natural Effect of Agrochemicals: Top-to-bottom investigation of IPM procedures, consolidating organic, social, and mechanical techniques in addition to chemical control
Module 8: Agrochemical Application Techniques: Assessing the environmental consequences of agrochemical use and exploring sustainable practices
Module 9: Oversee the preparation, submission, and maintenance of product registrations under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) and Central Insecticides Board (CIB) for agrochemicals
Module 10: Regulatory Compliance and Safety: Understanding legal and regulatory aspects of agrochemical usage, safety measures, and compliance with environmental standards
Module 11: Indian and International regulatory requirements for Agri biological products and familiarity with relevant guidelines and standards
Module 12: Dossier preparation and submission for FCO (Fertilizer Control Order) and CIB (Central Insecticides Board) registrations
Module 13: Case Study
B.Tech/M. Tech/ M. Sc in various disciplines like Food Process Engineering/Food Safety/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Food Processing/ Chemical Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Bakery & Confectionary Science or Technology.
The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma) and 3-4 months (Industry Certificate).
The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures and online live classes easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.
A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.
- Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance
- Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
- Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
- All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
- Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
- At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
- All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English
IGMPI follows a credit system based on all all-learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.
All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma/Industry Certificate in Agrochemical Regulatory Affairs by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.
Graduates of the Diploma in Agro Chemicals can find employment in the agricultural sector as agrochemical sales representatives, agrochemical product development scientists, agrochemical application specialists, farm managers, or agricultural extension officers, Regulatory Affairs (Agrochemical), Lead - Regulatory Affairs - AgriTech
Employment Areas
With the increasing demand for food production and the need to sustain crop yields, there is a growing demand for professionals trained in agrochemical management. Diploma in Agro Chemicals can work in public and private agrochemical companies, agrochemical research and development firms, agricultural extension services, or start their own agrochemical-related businesses.
Diploma holders can pursue careers in regulatory affairs departments of agrochemical companies, where they would be responsible for ensuring compliance with local and international regulations governing the development, registration, and sale of agricultural chemicals. Opportunities exist within government agencies responsible for regulating agrochemicals, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States or the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in Europe. Positions may involve evaluating the safety and efficacy of agrochemical products and overseeing regulatory compliance. Diploma holders can work for consultancy firms that specialize in providing regulatory compliance and strategic advice to agrochemical companies. They may assist clients with product registration, risk assessment, and compliance with changing regulatory landscapes.
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