FOOD TESTING & ANALYSIS
(NABL ACCREDITED AND FSSAI APPROVED LAB)
In the current food industry, with food safety and quality as more vital topics than ever, the trust of consumers is extremely important. CVR Labs emphasizes the observance of this responsibility. We provide a comprehensive range of food testing services, this set of food tests aims at ensuring FBOs (Food Business Operators) can protect consumers. CVR Labs, a leading food testing laboratory in Chennai, India, is associated with A&B Labs in Houston, USA, which is one of the most certified and accredited laboratories in the United States.Â
CVR Labs itself is NABL-certified and FSSAI-approved, ensuring adherence to the highest standards for food safety testing. We are committed to equipping you with the appropriate resources and assistance to handle the intricacies of the food safety laws as well as the assurance of the quality of your food products from the farm to the consumer.
CVR Labs Food Testing & ANALYSIS Parameters
| TEST | TESTING PARAMETERS | FOOD ITEMS TESTED | TESTING EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING | TPC (Total Plate Count), Coliforms, E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Yeast & Mold. | Meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, processed foods, and ready-to-eat foods | Automated Colony Counters, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Systems. |
CHEMICAL TESTING | Pesticides, Heavy Metals, Mycotoxins, Drug Residues of Animal Origin, Food Allergens (e.g., peanuts, gluten, soy, milk, eggs, tree nuts, fish, shellfish). | All the food products with an ingredient-based focus (for example, fruits & vegetables to detect pesticide residues). | Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS), Gas Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers (GC-MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC), ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Readers. |
NUTRITIONAL TESTING | Low Calorie, Proximate Analysis (moisture, protein, fat, carbohydrate, ash, fiber), Vitamins, Minerals, Sugars, Fatty Acids | All food articles, especially those that are labeled with the health claims or specific formulations of particular products. | Kjeldahl Analyzers, Moisture Analyzers, Fat Extraction Equipment, Fiber Analyzers, Atomic Absorption Spectrometers (AAS), Vitamin Analyzers (HPLC with UV/Vis or Fluorescence Detectors). |
SHELF LIFE TESTING | Checking Microbiological Development, Chemical Analysis, and Sensory Evaluation. | All food products, particularly, those exhibiting a finite shelf life or being new formulations should no longer be preserved. | Microbiological Incubators, Environmental Chambers, Sensory Evaluation Booths (controlled for temperature and lighting), Chemical Analysis Equipment (as mentioned previously in Chemical Testing) |
SENSORY EVALUATION | Appearance, Aroma, Flavors (the nature of tastes, their balance, and aftertaste), and Texture. | All food products from new product development, improvement, or fresh food products. | Sensory Booths, Trained Sensory Panels. |
Comprehensive Food Testing & ANALYSI Services:
- Oil, Fat and related Products Testing
- Poultry Feeds Testing
- Egg and Egg Products Testing
- Meat and Meat Products Testing
- Pesticides and Anti-biotic Residues Analysis
- Trace Metal Analysis
- Nutrition Labling
- Microbial Challenge Studies
- Food adulteration
- All Food Products(Raw, Processed, Finished, Canned, Tinned etc.,)
- Food additives and Flavours Analysis
- Alcoholic Drinks and Beverages Analysis
- Drinking Water and packaged drinking water Testing
CONTACT CVR Labs today to schedule your needed analytical services or to learn more about our laboratory.