New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Testing, inspection and certification company SGS is demonstrating physical and microbiological testing of rice at the Bharat International Rice Conference 2026, while offering pesticide residue analysis with a turnaround time of around 24 to 72 hours to help exporters and buyers assess quality and meet international requirements, a company official said.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the conference, Aswathy V Krishnan, Head of Digital Sensory and Advanced Centre for Testing at SGS India, said the company has set up an experience zone to familiarise visitors with the testing procedures used to identify defects and contaminants in rice.

"It is an experience zone where people can experience what a real testing ...