Mr. Manoj Kochar, President: ASPA
Food & Beverages Processing|JUNE - 2024
In an exclusive interview with Mr. Manoj Kochar, President of the Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA), we explore into the organization's operational strategies and the pressing issue of counterfeit FMCG products.
Mr. Manoj Kochar, President: ASPA

Mr. Kochar provides insights into consumer awareness of counterfeit goods and their potential health impacts. He discusses the severe risks posed by contamination in fake packaged foods, including pesticides and heavy metals, and the lack of nutritional value in counterfeit items.

Furthermore, he highlights the significant threat of foodborne illnesses from these products and offers practical advice for consumers to mitigate these risks. Finally, Mr. Kochar outlines ASPA's role in establishing industry standards for food safety and their collaborative efforts to enhance product integrity and consumer safety.

Kindly brief us about Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA) and its operational mechanisms?

ASPA operates as organization dedicated to a non-profit advancing secure authentication solutions. Its mission revolves around raising awareness about the critical importance of robust authentication practices in combating fraud and security breaches.

In pursuit of this mission, ASPA actively engages in advocacy initiatives to promote the widespread adoption of strong authentication standards and policies. Through strategic collaborations with industry stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and governmental agencies, ASPA strives to influence the formulation of policies conducive to the proliferation of robust authentication practices across diverse sectors.

Furthermore, ASPA serves as a catalyst for innovation within the authentication solution landscape by spearheading research endeavors focused on exploring emerging technologies, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing best practices for implementation and security.

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