
Project Overview Hallmark Consultants conducted a national-level Technical and Economic Feasibility Study to evaluate the viability of local manufacturing for Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)-compliant nutritional products. The study supports the regulatory, quality, and health frameworks established by national authorities and international partners to strengthen local supply chains.
Key Project Details
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Client / Partner: Helen Keller Intl / Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) / Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC)
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Implementation Year: 2026
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Location: National Coverage (Nepal)
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Core Focus: Technical capacity assessment, economic viability analysis, local food processing technology, and regulatory compliance.
Scope of Work & Key Deliverables
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Technical Feasibility Analysis: Evaluated local food processing infrastructure, raw material availability, processing standards, and quality control capabilities required for RUSF/MAM formulations.
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Economic & Market Viability: Analyzed cost-efficiency, production scalability, and distribution logistics to transition from imported supplementary foods to locally produced alternatives.
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Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Partnered with DFTQC and MoHP to align production criteria with national food safety regulations and international nutritional standards.