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Export Testing Lab for Food Exporters: APEDA, EIC, and NABL Accredited Reports

Export testing for food shipments from India checks a product against the rules of the destination market, such as EU MRLs, US EPA limits and the Japan Positive List. Auriga Research is NABL-accredited, APEDA-approved since 2004 and EIC-recognised since 2007, and issues one certificate of analysis that can carry several frameworks for multi-destination consignments.

Export with Confidence.

Indian exporters face rising scrutiny at EU, US, UK, Japan, GCC, ASEAN, and African borders. A single failed shipment can cost more than a year of testing, in product value, detention, demurrage, and lost buyer relationships. Auriga Research provides multi-destination compliance testing in one accredited report, across pharma, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, food, medical devices, and consumer goods.

Backed by the Arbro Group's analytical heritage, with Arbro Lab operational since 1990 and Auriga Research founded in 2007, the group has held NABL accreditation continuously since 2003 without a single break. The laboratory is APEDA-approved since 2004, EIC-recognised since 2007, and US FDA-registered.

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Export Credentials Held by Auriga

Four credentials that establish acceptance of our reports with Indian export authorities and with destination-market regulators.

Since 2004

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority recognised testing laboratory for agri-commodity exports.

Since 2007

Export Inspection Council recognised laboratory for food product exports requiring pre-shipment certification.

Since 2003

NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017, held continuously by the Arbro Group since 2003 without a single break.

Registered

US FDA-registered facility for analytical work supporting pharmaceutical and food shipments into the United States.

Who Needs This

Six exporter profiles use Auriga's export compliance testing, spanning pharma, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, food, medical devices, and consumer products.

Pharmaceutical & Biotech Exporters

Pharmaceutical and biotech exporters needing analytical, stability, and impurity profile data for US FDA, EMA, and WHO PQ shipments.

Nutraceutical & Supplement Exporters

Supplement, vitamin, and functional food exporters needing destination-market compliance for EU, US, GCC, ASEAN, Africa, and APAC markets.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Exporters

Cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and personal care exporters meeting destination-market safety, stability, and ingredient limit requirements.

Food, Agri & Dairy Exporters

Rice, spice, tea, coffee, dairy, seafood, and processed food exporters needing EU MRL, Japan Positive List, US EPA, and Codex compliance.

Medical Device & Healthcare Exporters

Medical device and healthcare product manufacturers exporting to regulated markets and needing performance and biocompatibility data.

Consumer Product, Packaging & Environmental Exporters

Consumer product, packaging material, and environmental product exporters needing destination-market chemical, migration, and safety reports.

Destination Markets and Reference Frameworks

We test against the specific regulatory framework applicable to your destination market. A single CoA can carry multiple frameworks for multi-destination shipments.

Destination	Reference Framework
European Union	Regulation EC 396/2005 (MRL) · ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol · aflatoxins · heavy metals
United States and UK	US EPA 40 CFR Part 180 MRLs · FDA microbiological limits · UK retained EU MRL · heavy metals
Japan and APAC	Japan Positive List residues · radioactivity · APAC contaminant panels and microbiological limits
GCC and Middle East	Codex Alimentarius MRL · GSO standards · destination-specific microbiological, halal-compatible analytical scope
Africa	NAFDAC, SON, KEBS, and country-specific contaminant, microbiological, and labelling-aligned analytical panels
ASEAN	Codex Alimentarius MRL · ASEAN harmonised microbiological and heavy metal limits

APEDA and EIC recognised food export testing

Food exporters are usually asked for a test report that the Indian export authorities and the buyer’s regulator will both accept. Auriga has been an APEDA-recognised laboratory since 2004 for agricultural and processed food exports, and recognised by the Export Inspection Council since 2007 for food exports that need pre-shipment certification. Our NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 has been held continuously by the Arbro Group since 2003.

EU shipments: EC 396/2005 pesticide MRLs, ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol, aflatoxins and heavy metals.
US and UK shipments: US EPA 40 CFR Part 180 MRLs, FDA microbiological limits and the retained UK MRLs.
Japan, GCC and ASEAN shipments: the Japan Positive List, Codex Alimentarius MRLs and destination microbiological and heavy metal limits.

For the detailed food panels behind these reports, see our pesticide residue testing and food testing pages.

Spice exporters: see the spice testing lab page for the spice panels.

Why Auriga

Six reasons Indian exporters across regulated industries choose Auriga as their export compliance testing partner.

APEDA Approved Since 2004

Auriga has been an APEDA-recognised testing laboratory since 2004 for agricultural and processed food product exports.

EIC Approved Since 2007

Recognised by the Export Inspection Council since 2007 for food product exports requiring pre-shipment certification.

NABL Accreditation Since 2003

The Arbro Group has held NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 continuously since 2003 without a single break.

US FDA Registered Facility

US FDA-registered facility for analytical work supporting pharmaceutical and food shipments into regulated international markets.

Multi-Destination MRL Panels in a Single Run

A single Certificate of Analysis can report FSSAI MRL, EU MRL (EC 396/2005), Japan Positive List, Codex, and US EPA 40 CFR Part 180 limits together.

Personal SPOC and WhatsApp Within 2 Hours

A single point of contact assigned from the first call. WhatsApp response within 2 hours during working hours, aligned with port and warehouse logistics.

How It Works

Four steps from initial enquiry to your NABL-accredited, APEDA and EIC-recognised export report.

01

Tell Us Your Destination and Product

Share your destination market, product category, and shipping timeline with your SPOC. We confirm which panels and which destination-market limits apply, with cost and timeline, before you proceed.

02

Send Your Sample

Dispatch your sample or arrange a pickup. Each sample is bar coded and registered in YLIMS at receipt, and testing begins within 24 hours.

03

Testing and Review

Your sample is tested against the destination-market specification (EU MRL, Japan Positive List, US EPA, Codex, or other applicable framework) and FSSAI limits. Every result passes internal QA review before the report is issued.

04

Receive Your Report

Your NABL-accredited, APEDA and EIC-recognised report is delivered digitally within the agreed turnaround time, ready for port submission, buyer due diligence, and customs clearance at destination.

Related Testing and Services

Food Testing FSSAI and export-grade panels: microbiology, heavy metals, mycotoxins, aflatoxins, and nutritional information. Pesticide Residue Testing Multi-residue pesticide screening for 400+ compounds by GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, against FSSAI, EU MRL, Japan Positive List, and US EPA limits. Inspection & Sampling Pre-shipment inspection, APEDA and EIC sampling, and buyer-specification audits coordinated with the testing schedule. Accreditations NABL, APEDA, EIC, USFDA, FSSAI, BIS, and other credentials held across the Auriga and Arbro Group ecosystem. FSSAI Licensing Solution page for FSSAI licence applications, water and food test reports, and six-monthly compliance. Product Launch Testing Pre-launch testing for D2C, cosmetics, nutraceutical, pharma, and Ayurvedic launches in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which export credentials does Auriga hold?

Auriga has been an APEDA-recognised testing laboratory since 2004 and recognised by the Export Inspection Council (EIC) since 2007. All testing is conducted under NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) held continuously by the Arbro Group since 2003 without a single break. The laboratory is also US FDA-registered for analytical work supporting pharmaceutical and food shipments into regulated international markets.

Will my report be accepted at destination borders?

Yes. Reports issued by Auriga are accepted by Indian export authorities (APEDA, EIC), destination regulators, and overseas buyers conducting due diligence across the EU, US, UK, Japan, GCC, ASEAN, and African markets. The report identifies the destination specification against which each parameter was tested.

Can a single report cover multiple destination markets?

Yes. For exporters shipping to multiple destinations, a single Certificate of Analysis can report FSSAI MRL, EU MRL (EC 396/2005), Japan Positive List, Codex, and US EPA 40 CFR Part 180 limits together, so domestic and destination compliance are confirmed in one round.

Which industries does Auriga support for exports?

Auriga supports exporters across pharmaceuticals and biotech, nutraceuticals and supplements, cosmetics and personal care, food and agri-commodities, dairy and seafood, medical devices, consumer products, packaging, and environmental products. Each destination-market specification is mapped to the applicable industry and analytical scope at proposal stage.

How long does export compliance testing take?

Standard turnaround is typically 7 to 10 working days from sample receipt for multi-residue pesticide panels, and 5 to 7 working days for individual contaminant tests. Express options are available for time-critical shipments. Your SPOC confirms the exact timeline before sample dispatch.

Do you support pre-shipment inspection?

Yes. Auriga supports pre-shipment inspection and sampling under APEDA, EIC, and buyer-specification frameworks through our inspection and sampling team. The sampling work is coordinated with the testing schedule so reports are issued in time for shipping.

What about organic and ethylene oxide compliance for EU shipments?

For EU shipments, ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol residues are tested alongside the standard EU MRL pesticide panel. For NPOP and APEDA Organic-certified shipments, pesticide residue verification and identity testing are conducted as part of certification renewal cycles.

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