Dr. Prabodh Halde is a prominent food technologist and regulatory expert who serves as the Head of Global Regulatory, Public Policy, and Advocacy at Marico Ltd. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, he is a leading voice in shaping food standards and compliance both in India and globally.

• Marico Ltd: Since 2006, he has overseen regulatory affairs for the food and cosmetic business, managing compliance with bodies like FSSAI, AYUSH, and BIS.
• Previous Experience: He held key roles at Coca-Cola India (Quality Manager) and ACC Ltd (Agro-technology).
• Industry Leadership:
  • Past President of the Association of Food Scientists & Technologists, India (AFSTI).
  • Chairman of the Western Region for the All India Food Processors’ Association (AIFPA).
  • Active member of committees in CII, FICCI, and PFNDAI.
• Global Representation: He has represented India eight times at Codex Alimentarius meetings and was part of a PMO delegation to Tajikistan.