Food Testing Lab in Chennai
NABL-accredited food testing against FSSAI and Indian Standard limits — proximate, nutritional, quality, residue and microbiological analysis across the full food and agricultural product range.
Food Testing at CVR Labs, Chennai
CVR Labs is a NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited food testing lab in Chennai (Cert. NABLT0626TN18226). We carry out food testing on packaged foods, raw materials and agricultural produce against the relevant FSSAI standards, IS specifications, Codex guidelines and buyer requirements — covering proximate composition and nutrition, quality and adulteration indicators, heavy metals, pesticide residues, mycotoxins, permitted additives and the full microbiological profile.
Our food analysis is carried out on advanced instrumentation including GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, HPLC, AAS, GC, IC and UV-Vis, by experienced analysts working to validated, accredited procedures. Each result is reported against the applicable regulatory limit so compliance status is clear at a glance, and every report is traceable, audit-ready and accepted for FSSAI licensing, retail and e-commerce listing, factory audits and export documentation.
- Accreditation: NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — Cert. NABLT0626TN18226
- Location: Food testing lab based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, serving all of India
- Standards: FSSAI Manuals of Methods, IS, AOAC and Codex Alimentarius
- Turnaround: Most chemical and proximate results in 3–5 working days
Food tests by product category
Milk & Dairy Products Testing
Composition, quality, adulteration, residue and microbiological testing for milk, ghee, butter, cheese, paneer, curd, cream and milk powders.
Cereals & Pulses Testing
Proximate, quality, heavy-metal, pesticide-residue, mycotoxin and microbiological analysis of cereals, pulses, millets and milled products.
Rice & Wheat Testing
Grain quality, milling, moisture, broken-grain, aflatoxin, pesticide and metal testing for rice, wheat and their flours.
Spices & Condiments Testing
Authenticity, volatile-oil, ash, Sudan-dye, aflatoxin, pesticide and microbiological testing for whole and ground spices.
Edible Oils & Fats Testing
Fatty-acid profile, peroxide & acid value, adulteration, trans-fat, metal and contaminant testing for edible oils, fats and vanaspati.
Fruits & Vegetables Testing
Pesticide-residue, heavy-metal, microbiological and quality testing for fresh, frozen and processed fruits and vegetables.
Dry Fruits & Nuts Testing
Aflatoxin, moisture, free-fatty-acid, heavy-metal, pesticide and microbiological testing for nuts, dry fruits and nut products.
Bakery & Confectionery Testing
Nutrition, shelf-life, preservative, additive and microbiological testing for bakery, chocolate and confectionery products.
Ready-to-Eat & Cooked Foods Testing
Nutritional labelling, hygiene-indicator, pathogen and contaminant testing for cooked, processed and proprietary foods.
Beverages Testing
Quality, additive, caffeine, preservative, metal and microbiological analysis of alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages.
Infant Foods Testing
Nutrient, vitamin, mineral, contaminant and microbiological testing of infant formula and weaning foods to FSSAI limits.
Vitamin Analysis
Fat- and water-soluble vitamin quantification by HPLC and LC-MS/MS for foods, premixes and fortified products.
Honey Testing
Authenticity, sugar-profile, HMF, antibiotic, C4-sugar and microbiological testing of honey to FSSAI / Codex.
Prawn & Prawn Products Testing
Antibiotic-residue (nitrofurans, chloramphenicol), histamine, heavy-metal and microbiological testing for prawn and seafood.
Meat & Meat Products Testing
Composition, species, hygiene, residue and pathogen testing for raw and processed meat, poultry and egg products.
What our food testing lab analyses
Proximate & Nutritional
Energy, macronutrients and label-claim verification for FSSAI nutrition panels.
Quality & Adulteration
Identity, purity and adulteration indicators specific to each commodity.
Contaminants & Residues
Metals, pesticides, mycotoxins and additives at regulated limits.
Microbiology
Pathogens and indicator organisms to FSSAI microbial criteria.
Why food testing matters
FSSAI Compliance
Under the FSS Act, 2006, food businesses must meet defined safety and quality limits. Accredited food testing from a NABL-accredited lab is essential for licensing, renewals and surveillance audits.
Consumer Safety
Adulteration, contaminants and microbial hazards cause real harm. Independent food testing confirms your product is safe before it reaches the consumer's plate.
Brand & Recall Protection
One failed sample can trigger a recall, a rejected consignment or a viral complaint. Documented, accredited food test results are your first line of defence.
Export Readiness
Importing countries demand residue, contaminant and microbiology data from accredited labs. Our food testing scope is mapped to FSSAI, Codex and buyer specifications.
Food testing standards we test to
FSSAI Manuals of Methods
Official FSSAI analytical methods for food testing
IS / AOAC
Indian Standard and AOAC methods for composition & quality
Codex Alimentarius
International standards for export and import
IS 5887 / ISO
Microbiological methods for food
Sample requirements & handling
Send a representative sample in the right container and condition.
| Sample type | Quantity | Container | Preservation & TAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid / packaged food | 250–500 g | Clean, sealed food-grade pack | Ambient · 3–5 working days |
| Liquid food / beverage | 500 mL | Sterile bottle | 2–8 °C for micro · 3–7 days |
| Edible oils & fats | 250 mL | Amber glass bottle | Ambient · 3–5 days |
| Spices / powders / grains | 250–500 g | Sealed moisture-proof pouch | Ambient · 5–7 days |
Quick food test selector
Match your requirement to the right CVR Labs food testing plan.
Where food test results are used
FSS Act & Regulations, 2006
All food businesses must comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act and its product regulations. Food test reports from NABL-accredited labs support licensing and surveillance requirements.
FSSAI Standards & MRLs
Product-specific quality standards and maximum limits for contaminants, residues and additives are defined and enforced by FSSAI.
Labelling & Nutrition
The Labelling & Display Regulations require verified nutritional information; our proximate and micronutrient panels support label claims.
Codex & Export Norms
Exporters must meet Codex limits and importing-country requirements; we report against the relevant buyer specification.
Import Clearance
Imported food is scrutinised by FSSAI at points of entry; accredited food testing supports smooth clearance and risk-based sampling.
Industries our food testing lab supports
FMCG & Packaged Food
Manufacturers and brands needing FSSAI compliance, label verification and shelf-life data.
Dairy & Beverages
Milk, dairy and beverage producers managing adulteration, quality and microbiology.
Restaurants & Cloud Kitchens
Food-service operators verifying ingredient and finished-product safety.
Exporters & Importers
Trade businesses meeting Codex, buyer and FSSAI import/export requirements.
Retail & E-commerce
Marketplaces and retailers enforcing supplier quality and listing compliance.
Agriculture & FPOs
Producers and farmer collectives certifying produce quality and safety.
Food testing — frequently asked questions
What is a food testing lab and what does it do?
Where is your food testing lab located in Chennai?
Are your food test reports valid for FSSAI submission and export?
What is the typical turnaround time for food testing?
How much sample should I send for food testing?
Can you test food against a specific FSSAI / IS standard?
Do you test food for adulteration?
Can you verify my nutrition label?
Do you offer shelf-life studies?
Not sure which food test you need?
Tell us your product and requirement — our technical team at our Chennai food testing lab will build the right test plan.