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Food Safety Testing

Food Safety and Standards Division (FSSD)

State-of-the art facilities to carry out analysis of wide range of food and food products for Chemical and Microbiological parameters
Sophisticated computer controlled instruments GC-MS, AAS, UV-Vis spectrophotometer used for analysis

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Analytical Services offered

Analysis of food and food products for Quality Standards as per PFA,BIS/FPO
Proximate analysis of food products for Nutritional Labeling
Analysis of foods for the presence of colour and other additives for regulatory compliance
Microscopic examination of foods for specific adulterants and admixtures.
Analysis of Organo chlorine and Organo Phosphorous Pesticide residues in food and water
Screening of foods for Aflatoxins
Analysis of foods for Metallic Contaminants (Lead, Copper, Nickel and Zinc)
Analysis of foods for specific Adulterants
Microbiological analysis of water and food products for total plate count, Yeast and mould count, and for the presence of food borne pathogens

Other Services

Monitoring of good sanitary conditions, general and personal hygiene in food establishments to ensure good food hygiene practices through Swab Studies
Expert guidance and consultancy on Food Standards and Food Labeling
Training to Chemists from Food Industries and the students in food analysis and Food Microbiological analysis and project guidance to students.
Working with food manufacturers in new food product development in analysis and labeling.

With well trained and dedicated staff, the laboratory is committed to provide reliable test results, guidance and consultancy services at a very affordable cost.