National Food Laboratory (NFL)
National Food Laboratory(NFL)- Ghaziabad

Operated By Arbro Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

The National Food Laboratory (NFL) Ghaziabad is an apex Food Laboratory of India dealing in Quality testing of food under FSS Act.2006. The laboratory has end to end analytical capability to test any food samples for compliance as per FSS Act and Rules/Regulations.
National Food Laboratory is accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and Recognized by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

National Food Laboratory

What We Do?

  • Undertake analysis of samples received from various sources to assure the safety and quality of food.
  • undertake R&D work for standardization of testing methods for food products and food additives.
  • function as one of the Referral Food Laboratories under the provision of the FSS Act, FSS Rules & Regulations 2011.
  • undertake analysis of imported food samples drawn from various ports as per FSS Act, Rules and Regulations 2011.
  • conduct training programmes for food regulatory staff of the various States and UTs in the area of food adulteration monitoring, food safety and food analysis.
  • Objective of NFL was development and validation of suitable matrix specific methods as per FSSAI & Global compliance.
  • We are experienced in providing Nutritional labelling for hotel and restaurant menus.

 

 

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Commodities Tested at NFL

National Food Laboratory (NFL)

Comprehensive Scope of testing

Chemical Testing
  • Quality parameters
  • Safety Parameters
  • Nutritional Parameters
Biological Testing
  • Indicator and Hygiene Parameters
  • Pathogens
  • Viruses and parasites
  • Meat and Fish Species identification

 

Specialized Testing Facilities

Pesticide Residue

Capabilities

  • Capability to analyse all pesticides in FSSA – 213
  • Detection levels below than current regulations 
  • Various matrices
  • All pesticides as per FSSR

Equipments

  • GC-MS/MS
  • LC-MS/MS
  • HPLC
  • Sample mills 
  • Homogenizers
  • Sample concentrator and hoods

Nutritional labelling

Capabilities

  • Energy
  • Protein
  • Carbohydrate
  • Calorific Value
  • Sugar
  • Fibre
  • Dietary fibre
  • Fats
  • Saturated Fatty Acids

 

  • Monounsaturated Fatty Acid
  • Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
  • Trans fats
  • Cholesterol
  • Vitamins – A,E,D,K,B,C
  • Minerals – Ca, Fe, Na, K, Zn, Mg, Mn, I, P, Se and many more
  • Amino acids
  • Nucleotides

Heavy Metals

Capabilities

  • Ability to analyse all toxic
    metals at ultra trace levels

  • Using standard international
    methods

  • Methods suitable for variety
    of food matrices

Equipments

  • ICP-MS
  • Microwave digestion system
  • Fume hoods
  • Clean lab
  • Ultra pure acids-

NOTS – Naturally Occurring Toxins

Capabilities

  • All NOTS as per FSSA
  • Safrole
  • Hypercine
  • Hydrocyanic acid
  • Agaric acid
  • Mycotoxins

Equipments

  • HPLC – FLD
  • HPLC – UV/VIS
  • HPTLC
  • GC-MS/MS
  • LC-MS/MS
  • Ion chromatography

Mycotoxins

Capabilities

  • Aflatoxins – B1, B2, G1, G2
  • Ochratoxin A
  • Patulin
  • ZON, DON

Equipments

  • HPLC – FLD
  • LC-MS/MS
  • ELISA – for screening

Microbiology

Capabilities

  • Pathogen detection
  • Hygiene monitoring
    • Swabs
    • Air sampling
  • Probiotics
  • Vitamin assays

Facilities

  • Clean rooms
  • LAF
  • Biosafety cabinet
  • Incubators
  • Freezers
  • Autoclavesporators

Food Additives

Capabilities

  • ID and quality of additives
  • ID and level of additives in food
  • Food colour – permitted & levels
  • Preservatives
  • Anti oxidants
  • Thickeners, Modifiers, emulsifiers & more

Equipments

  • HPLC
  • GC
  • FTIR
  • HPTLC
  • GC-MS/MS
  • Ion chromatography

Fat and Water Soluble Vitamins

Capabilities

  • Juices
  • Fortified foods
  • Nutraceuticals
  • All vitamins
  • Water soluble – Vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, B12
  • Fat soluble – Vitamin A, E, D,

Equipments

  • HPLC
  • LC-MS/MS

Veterinary Drug Residues

Capabilities

  • All drugs and matrices as per FSSA
    • Nitro furans
    • Tetracycline 
    • Sulphonamides 
  • Methods validated to global standards 
  • Various matrices – Honey, Fish, Milk, Egg 
  • Deuterated internal standards
  • All drugs as per FSSR

Equipments

  • LC-MS/MS
  • HPLC
  • ELISA – for screening 
  • Solid phase extraction (SPE)
  • Mills
  • Homogenizers

Fatty Acid Profile

Capabilities

  • Fats and oils
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Packaged foods etc
  • All fatty acids
  • Trans fats

Equipments

  • GC – FID
  • FTIR

Our Approvals and Accreditations

Our laboratory  is accredited in accordance with the standard  ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and fulfills all the standards and general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories for our facilities in NFL.

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Major Equipments

Auriga Research has a state of the art laboratory with equipment and analytical methodologies like: Chromatography (TLC, GC, HPLC, HPTLC, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, GPC, Headspace Analyzer); Spectroscopy (FTIR, UV/visible, Atomic Absorption) Spectrometry (ICP/MS);

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HPLC

High Performance Liquid Chromatography is an analytical tool in a testing lab as it affords separation and quantification of a variety of analytes which are thermally labile and not volatile enough for analysis on GC.

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HPTLC

High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography ensures efficient separation in short time. It is used for purity control of chemicals, pesticides, steroids, and analysis & of vitamins, water-soluble food dyes, pesticides in fruits and vegetables.

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ICP-MS

ICP-MS is the synergistic combination of an ICP with a mass spectrometer. ICP Testing offers the benefits of speed of analysis along with the lowest detection limits to laboratories performing trace metal determinations.

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GC-MS/MS

Gas Chromatography-Mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) is a highly sensitive technique for detection and quantification of organic molecules. The system is finding application in pharmaceuticals, foods and environmental analysis.

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HPLC-FLD

High Performance Liquid Chromatography using fluorescence detector is used for analysis of aflatoxins and toxins.

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TGA-Analysis

TGA is used to analyse the  varied temperature exposures that may cause alteration in physical and chemical properties of food components depending upon the magnitude and duration of temperature.

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GC-HS-FID and GC-ECD, NPD, TCD

The Insturment is used for Electron Capture Detector (ECD), Flame Ionization Detector (FID) Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector (NPD) Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD).

LCMS-MS

LC-MS/MS

Liquid Chromatography tandem Mass Spectrometry is a versatile and robust methodology that combines the separating power of liquid chromatography with the highly sensitive and selective mass analysis and capability of & nbsp; mass spectrometry.

Values that lead us

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Quality Management

We implement a management system as per ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 and WHO GPCL. We follow a systematic and integrated approach to establish and control work processes.

02

Customer Satisfaction

We believe in retaining our customers by providing products and services of utmost quality. Customers are our support pillars as they boost brand reputation and popularity.

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Avant-Garde technology

We offer the most technologically advanced portfolio of services to give accurate results. Our state of the art laboratories are highly equipped to provide a wide array of testing services.

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Upgrade Skills

To develop the skills of our team through 100 per cent training and to ensure that all the concerned personnel are familiarized with quality documentation and implement the policies and procedures in their work.

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Follow evaluation procedures

We analyse the finding of internal audits, non-conformities, customer feedback, and evaluation of training and continual improvement.

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Flourish business

Our aim is to increase our sales each year and maintain profitability by nurturing our current and prospective clients. We believe in providing great services, facilities and support which eventually flourishes not just our business but our clients business too.

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Accuracy and Authenticity

We carry out laboratory activities that lead to reliable and accurate test results.We follow the regulatory compliance and fulfill all the parameters.

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Quick Turnaround Time

We provide the most convenient service right from sample collection, testing and delivering results in quick turnaround time. We diligently follow a strict time schedule to deliver the results .

Photo Gallery

National Food Laboratory

Our lab is equipped with avant-garde technology and a team of dedicated professionals.

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We practice strict laboratory hygeine and safety and also ensure that our staff wears protective clothing. 

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Our state-of-the-art laboratories in pan India locations are fully equipped with avant garde technology and well-trained technicians carry out testing procedures with utmost accuracy.

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Incubator
A laboratory incubator provides a temperature-controlled environment to support the growth of microbiological cultures
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Our state-of-the-art laboratories in pan India locations are fully equipped with avant garde technology and well-trained technicians carry out testing procedures with utmost accuracy.

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Scrubbers

Scrubbers in food industry is used for extracting and washing out harmful gaseous substance from  discharge air. 

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Fume hood

A Fume hood is used as a local ventilation device that is designed to limit exposure to hazardous or toxic fumes, vapors or dust.

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Incubator

A laboratory incubator provides a temperature-controlled environment to support the growth of microbiological cultures

National Food Laboratory (NFL)

Microbiological and Chemical Testing Facilities at National Food Laboratory

Laboratory at Ghaziabad

Dr Harsh Vardhan Inaugurates Revamped National Food Laboratory at Ghaziabad

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It treats fresh air to prevent external contamination and helps to prevent passive vaccume and collection of dust in the tab.

Contact

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National Food Laboratory formerly known As Food Research and Standardization Laboratory is located in Ahinsa Khand II, Adjacent to CISF Camp, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, UP.