For more than 20 years, Dr. Ashok Pathare has been the key person behind many significant developments in Antimicrobial & Biocidal Products in India. With his immense knowledge about the entire range of Germ Control Products like Disinfectants, Antiseptics, Cleaners, Protectants, Fumigants, Pesticides and Biocides; Dr. Ashok is a well-known Speaker at many Industry Events and International Conferences organized by reputed organizers like Chemical Watch – Biocides Watch, Chemical Week International, Chemical Weekly, Colour Society.Dr. Ashok is one of the few professionals and hygiene experts, who combine proficiency with Statutory Guidelines, Regulatory Aspects, Performance Criterions and Testing Methods, to present a 360° view of Germ Control Products in many countries, including the Indian Sub-Continent, South East Asia (SEA), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), North Africa & Middle East (NAMET) region. Dr. Ashok is the recipient of many peer-recognized awards like the “Fellow of The Colour Society Award”, “ISSPA Mitra Award”, and the prestigious “Entrepreneurship Excellence Award” at the hands of the Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Government of India.Dr. Ashok’s unique knowledge base has entitled him to serve the Nation and guide many other entities as a member of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Committees on Paints, Soaps & Cosmetics, member of the Managing Committee of Indian Speciality Chemicals Manufacturers Association (ISCMA), one of the largest & oldest Speciality Chemicals Association of India, and Techno-Legal Advisor to Indian Small Scale Paint Association (ISSPA), the largest association of its kind in the World. Dr. Ashok is also honoured to be part of the “Expert Committee” of the Central Insecticide Board (CIB), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India; tasked with the development of Rules & Regulations concerning the governance of Biocides in Industrial Applications such as Paints & Coating Industry.