Food Testing

NABL-accredited food testing for FSSAI compliance, export certification, nutritional labelling, and quality assurance — chemical, microbiological, and nutritional analysis.

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Overview

Food Testing by NABL-accredited or FSSAI-notified laboratories confirms that food products meet the safety, quality, and labelling standards prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations and export country requirements. Food testing is required for: FSSAI licence applications (product compliance verification), export certification (APEDA, EIC, DGFT), nutritional labelling (mandatory for packaged foods under FSSAI packaging regulations), and internal quality assurance.

Standard food tests include: microbiological analysis (total plate count, yeast, mould, coliforms, Salmonella, Listeria), chemical analysis (pesticide residues, heavy metals, preservatives, food colours, adulterants), nutritional analysis (calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fibre, sodium — for label declaration), and shelf-life studies. MFiling coordinates with FSSAI-notified labs and delivers test reports with regulatory citation.

MFiling professional charges: from Rs.2,999 (lab charges billed separately based on parameters).

Key Benefits

Mandatory for FSSAI Product Compliance
FSSAI officers verify product compliance during licence inspections — test reports provide documented evidence.
Required for Export Certification
APEDA, EIC, and destination country import authorities require NABL/FSSAI lab test reports for food exports.
Nutritional Label Compliance
FSSAI packaging regulations require nutritional information based on actual lab analysis — not estimated values.
Consumer Safety Assurance
Verifies absence of pathogenic microorganisms, excess preservatives, and adulterants in food products.
Quality Management and Batch Certification
Routine batch testing for HACCP, ISO 22000, and BRC-certified facilities.

Documents Required

Product Sample (quantity as specified by lab per product category)
Product Label and Ingredients List
Purpose of Testing — FSSAI, Export, Nutritional Label, QA
FSSAI Registration / Licence Number (if applicable)

How it Works

Select Tests and Parameters (Day 1)

Identify required parameters — microbiological, chemical, nutritional, or export-specific standards.

Coordinate with NABL Lab (Day 1–2)

MFiling selects the appropriate FSSAI-notified and NABL-accredited lab for your product category.

Submit Product Samples (Day 2–3)

Deliver product samples in the quantity specified by the lab — sealed and labelled.

Laboratory Analysis (Day 3–14)

Lab conducts all requested tests as per FSSAI standards or export country requirements.

Receive Test Report (Day 7–14)

NABL-stamped and signed test report with all parameters — regulatory citations included.

Use for FSSAI / Export / Label Compliance (Ongoing)

Submit test report to FSSAI, export authority, or use for nutritional label preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are food test reports from any lab accepted for FSSAI, or must it be a NABL lab?
FSSAI requires test reports from NABL-accredited laboratories or FSSAI-notified referral laboratories. Reports from non-accredited labs are not accepted for licensing, compliance, or enforcement purposes. For export, the accepting country may specify its own accreditation requirements — APEDA requires NABL or equivalent international accreditation.
How many product samples need to be submitted for FSSAI compliance testing?
Test reports are required for each category of food product manufactured. For a licence application, reports for the primary product categories are sufficient. Sample quantities vary by product — packaged foods typically require 500g to 1kg per product. MFiling coordinates sample collection and works with NABL labs to minimise quantity while meeting all required FSSAI parameters.
Service Price
₹2,999
Starting price · GST extra
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Mandatory for FSSAI Product Compliance
FSSAI officers verify product compliance during licence inspections — test reports provide documented evidence.
Required for Export Certification
APEDA, EIC, and destination country import authorities require NABL/FSSAI lab test reports for food exports.
Nutritional Label Compliance
FSSAI packaging regulations require nutritional information based on actual lab analysis — not estimated values.
Consumer Safety Assurance
Verifies absence of pathogenic microorganisms, excess preservatives, and adulterants in food products.
Quality Management and Batch Certification
Routine batch testing for HACCP, ISO 22000, and BRC-certified facilities.

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