NABL TC-5496 · WHO Prequalified · USFDA Inspected · FSSAI · GLP · APEDA · AYUSH

Testing Laboratory in Bangalore | NABL Accredited | WHO Prequalified | Auriga Research

Southern India's most comprehensively accredited testing laboratory: WHO Prequalified, USFDA Inspected.

The Auriga Research Bangalore facility is a 25,000 sq ft WHO Prequalified and USFDA-inspected testing laboratory in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru. NABL accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Certificate TC-5496) with 3,000 test entries spanning food and agriculture, pharmaceutical, water, cosmetics, and microbiological testing, the lab serves exporters, manufacturers, and international clients across Karnataka and South India.

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Lab Overview

136, 6th Cross Rd, 2nd Stage, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru 560022

Area: 25,000 sq ft

NABL Certificate: NABL TC-5496

Validity: Valid until March 2026 (renewal in progress)

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Emergency: Emergency testing 24x7

Phone: +91 74281 16100

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NABL TC-5496

Accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017

3,000 Entries

NABL accredited test scope

25,000 sq ft

WHO Prequalified facility

USFDA

Inspected facility

What the Bangalore Lab Tests

Six disciplines covered under NABL TC-5496 with 3,000 accredited test entries, anchored by India's broadest pesticide residue scope.

Food & Agriculture

496 parameters

Pesticide residues (250+), heavy metals, nutritional analysis, mycotoxins, PAHs, adulteration testing across spices, honey, dairy, infant foods, meat, and alcoholic beverages.

Water

28 parameters

Drinking water (IS 10500), wastewater, and industrial process water testing for regulatory and operational reporting.

Cosmetics & Soaps

23 parameters

Physicochemical, heavy metals, and microbiological testing for cosmetic and personal care product compliance.

Microbiological

22 parameters

Total plate count, yeast, mould, and pathogen testing across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and water sectors.

Pharmaceutical

Multi-test

Stability studies, assay determination, and dissolution testing for finished formulations and raw materials.

Sensory Analysis

Trained panels

Sensory evaluation of taste, odour, appearance, and texture for product development, shelf-life validation, and quality benchmarking.

Accreditations & Approvals

NABLISO/IEC 17025:2017

CDSCODrug regulator

FSSAIFood regulator

WHO PrequalifiedBangalore lab

BISIS standards

USFDAInspected

AYUSHMinistry registered

APEDAExport approval

ISO9001 / 22000

EICExport Inspection

NABLISO/IEC 17025:2017

CDSCODrug regulator

FSSAIFood regulator

WHO PrequalifiedBangalore lab

BISIS standards

USFDAInspected

AYUSHMinistry registered

APEDAExport approval

ISO9001 / 22000

EICExport Inspection

Key Instruments at Bangalore

High-throughput analytical instrumentation across food, pharmaceutical, water, cosmetics, and microbiological testing.

HPLC × 10+

High-performance liquid chromatography with UV, FLD, and PDA detector configurations across pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic matrices.

LC-MS × 3

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for trace contaminants, pesticides, mycotoxins, and pharmaceutical impurity profiling.

GC-MS/MS

Gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry for ultra-trace pesticide residue analysis and complex matrix screening.

GC × 5 with Headspace

Gas chromatography with headspace sampling for residual solvents, volatile organics, and alcoholic beverage analysis.

ICP-MS × 2

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for trace and ultra-trace heavy metal analysis.

ICP-OES

Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy for multi-element analysis at ppm to ppb levels.

HPTLC

High-performance thin-layer chromatography for fingerprinting, identity, and standardisation testing.

IC (Ion Chromatography)

Anion and cation analysis in water, food, and pharmaceutical matrices.

TOC Analyzer

Total organic carbon for pharmaceutical water systems and effluent characterisation.

Stability Chambers × 3 plus Walk-in

ICH Q1A-compliant accelerated, intermediate, and long-term stability chambers with continuous monitoring.

FTIR

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy for identity testing and material characterisation.

Microwave Digester × 2

Closed-vessel microwave digestion for heavy metals sample preparation across food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical matrices.

ELISA Microplate Reader

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for mycotoxins, allergens, antibiotic residues, and biomarker detection.

Analytical Balances × 16+

Calibrated microbalances and analytical balances supporting parallel weighing workflows across analytical sections.

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Quantitative assay, content uniformity, and routine determinations across pharmaceutical and food matrices.

Industries Served from Bangalore

Six industry profiles use the Bangalore facility for accredited analytical and regulatory testing.

Food and Agri-Product Exporters

APEDA and Agmark-recognised testing for South India exporters of spices, tea, coffee, rice, honey, and processed foods.

Pharmaceutical & Biotech Companies

Karnataka pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers needing NABL, WHO PQ, and USFDA-inspected analytical support.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Brands

Bengaluru cosmetics and personal care brands needing BIS, microbiological, and physicochemical testing.

Water & Environmental Testing

Industrial units and local bodies needing IS 10500, wastewater, and industrial process water testing.

Nutraceutical & Supplement Brands

Nutraceutical and health supplement brands requiring FSSAI compliance, heavy metals, microbial limits, and ingredient quantitation.

International Clients

Overseas clients requiring WHO Prequalified or USFDA Inspected laboratory reports for regulatory submissions and tender compliance.

How to Send Samples

Four steps from initial enquiry to digital report. Standard TAT 5 to 7 working days. Express and 24x7 emergency testing available.

Contact the SPOC

Call your single point of contact at +91 74281 16100 to confirm the test scope, applicable standard, and sample quantity for your matrix.

Drop Off or Courier

Drop the sample at the Yeshwanthpur address or send by pre-approved courier. Each sample is bar coded on receipt and registered in YLIMS.

Testing Under NABL

Testing is conducted under NABL-accredited conditions with in-process QA checks. WHO PQ and USFDA-inspected protocols apply for relevant scope.

Track via YLIMS

Track your sample, status, and digital report via YLIMS. Standard TAT is 5 to 7 working days. Express and 24x7 emergency testing available.

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Find the Bangalore Lab

136, 6th Cross Rd, 2nd Stage, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru 560022.

Coordinates: 13.0289, 77.5303

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Frequently Asked Questions, Bangalore Lab

What is the primary testing scope of the Bangalore lab?

The Bangalore facility is Auriga's most comprehensively accredited testing laboratory, with NABL TC-5496 covering 3,000 test entries. The primary scope spans Food and Agriculture (496 parameters including 250+ pesticide residues, heavy metals, nutritional, mycotoxins, PAHs, and adulteration), Water (28 parameters), Cosmetics and Soaps (23 parameters), Microbiological (22 parameters), and Pharmaceutical testing (stability, assay, dissolution).

Is the Bangalore lab WHO Prequalified and USFDA Inspected?

Yes. The Bangalore facility is WHO Prequalified and has been inspected by the US FDA. Reports are accepted for WHO procurement tenders, UN agency submissions, and US dossier filings, alongside NABL accreditation and FSSAI, GLP, MD-CDSCO, COS 23, APEDA, Agmark, AYUSH, and Form-37 approvals.

How do I submit samples to the Bangalore facility?

Call the SPOC at +91 74281 16100 to confirm the test scope and receive sample submission details. Drop samples at the Yeshwanthpur address (136, 6th Cross Rd, 2nd Stage, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru 560022) or send by pre-approved courier. Each sample is bar coded on receipt and registered in YLIMS. Standard TAT is 5 to 7 working days. Express and 24x7 emergency testing are available.

Does the Bangalore lab support food exporters?

Yes. The Bangalore facility is APEDA-recognised and Agmark-accredited for South India agri-product exporters, with the highest pesticide residue scope in the Auriga network (250+ residues). Reports are accepted by overseas buyers and destination regulators across the EU, Japan, GCC, ASEAN, US, and other markets.

Related Resources

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NABL TC-5496, WHO Prequalified, and USFDA Inspected. Food, pharma, water, and cosmetics testing at Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru. Standard TAT 5 to 7 working days.

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