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Food Testing Laboratory in Bangalore | NABL Accredited

The Bangalore Food Testing Laboratory at Yeshwanthpur provides NABL-accredited food testing under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Certificate TC-5496) for food manufacturers, processors, and exporters across South India. The 496-parameter food scope covers pesticide residues (250+), heavy metals, nutritional analysis, mycotoxins, PAHs, microbiological testing, adulteration, and aflatoxin, supported by FSSAI, APEDA, Agmark, WHO Prequalified, and US FDA-inspected credentials.

Bangalore Lab Address

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

NABL Certificate: NABL TC-5496

Validity: Valid until March 2026 (renewal in progress)

Phone: +91 74281 16100

Email: info@aurigaresearch.com

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What the Bangalore Lab Tests for Food

Six food testing categories confirmed in the Bangalore NABL food scope (TC-5496, ~496 chemical parameters).

Pesticide Residues

250+ parameters

Organochlorine and organophosphate multi-residue screening by GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS against FSSAI, EU MRL, Japan Positive List, and US EPA limits.

Heavy Metals

ICP

Lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, chromium, and trace elements by ICP-MS and ICP-OES for food and agricultural commodities.

Nutritional Analysis

Full panel

Proximate composition, vitamins, minerals, fatty acid profiling, sugar analysis, and nutritional labelling per FSS Regulations 2011.

Mycotoxins, Aflatoxin & PAHs

LC-MS / HPLC

Aflatoxin B1/B2/G1/G2, ochratoxin A, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) testing in grains, spices, nuts, and edible oils.

Microbiological Testing

22 parameters

Total plate count, yeast and mould enumeration, and specified pathogen detection across food, dairy, and beverage matrices per FSSAI methods.

Adulteration Testing

Multi-matrix

Adulteration screening for milk, edible oils, honey, spices, and packaged food per FSSAI and pharmacopoeial methods.

Key Parameters Tested

The most-requested analytical parameters at the Bangalore food testing lab.

Pesticide Residues (FSSAI MRL)

Multi-residue pesticide testing against FSSAI MRL, EU MRL (EC 396/2005), Japan Positive List, and US EPA 40 CFR Part 180.

Nutritional Labelling

Macros, vitamins, minerals, energy, dietary fibre, and label-claim verification for packaged food under FSS Regulations 2011.

Heavy Metals

Lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium quantitation by ICP-MS against FSSAI, EU, and Codex food contaminant limits.

Microbiological Pathogens

Total plate count, E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and other specified pathogens per FSSAI and ISO microbiology methods.

Aflatoxin & Mycotoxins

Aflatoxin B1/B2/G1/G2, ochratoxin A, deoxynivalenol, and zearalenone by LC-MS for grains, spices, nuts, and dairy.

Adulteration Screening

Adulteration testing for milk, edible oils, honey, ghee, and spices including melamine, argemone, and synthetic colourants.

Why Use the Bangalore Lab for Food Testing

Six reasons food manufacturers, processors, and exporters across South India choose the Bangalore lab.

South India Food Manufacturer & Exporter Presence

Strong presence serving food manufacturers, processors, and exporters across the South India industrial belt with local sample logistics.

APEDA & Agmark Accredited for Exports

APEDA and Agmark accreditation for export documentation, supporting agri-commodity and processed-food shipments to global destinations.

WHO Prequalified & USFDA Inspected

WHO Prequalified and US FDA-inspected facility, with reports accepted by international buyers, importers, and overseas regulators.

FSSAI-Recognised Reports

FSSAI-approved testing scope with reports accepted for licensing, product approval, and ongoing compliance under the FSS Act 2006.

250+ Pesticide Residue Scope

One of India's broadest pesticide residue scopes covering 250+ analytes by GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS in a single accredited workflow.

Local Yeshwanthpur Sample Logistics

Direct sample drop-off at Yeshwanthpur and same-day receipt logistics across Bengaluru, supporting faster batch release and export shipping windows.

How It Works

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

01

Contact the SPOC

Call your single point of contact at +91 74281 16100 to confirm the test scope, applicable FSSAI / destination standard, and sample submission details.

02

Submit Samples at Yeshwanthpur

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

03

Testing Under NABL Conditions

Testing is conducted under NABL-accredited conditions (TC-5496) with in-process QA checks against the applicable food standard.

04

Report via YLIMS

The digital report is issued and accessible via YLIMS. Standard TAT is 5 to 7 working days for routine panels. Express testing available.

Accreditations and Approvals

Six credentials held at the Bangalore facility supporting food testing.

NABL TC-5496 logo
NABL TC-5496

ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Valid Mar 2026 (renewal in progress)

FSSAI logo
FSSAI

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India approved

APEDA logo
APEDA

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

Agmark
Agmark

Agmark recognised for agri-commodity export quality

WHO Prequalified logo
WHO Prequalified

WHO Prequalification recognition

USFDA Inspected logo
USFDA Inspected

US FDA inspected testing facility

Get a Quote for Bangalore Food Testing

NABL TC-5496 accredited food testing with FSSAI, APEDA, Agmark, WHO Prequalified, and US FDA-inspected credentials. Standard TAT 5 to 7 working days. Express options available.

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