Food testing labs in India
NABL-accredited tests: nutrition panel, contaminants, claims like gluten-free, shelf life.
Testing labs check what is in your product and whether it is safe: the nutrition panel for your label, contaminants and microbiology, shelf life, and tests that prove claims such as gluten-free or high protein. For regulatory purposes, use a lab accredited by NABL for the specific test.
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Start a projectWhat to check before you choose
NABL accreditation for the test
Accreditation is per test and per scope. Check the lab’s scope on the NABL website covers the exact test you need.
FSSAI notification
For tests that FSSAI asks for, check whether the lab is on FSSAI’s list of notified labs.
Sample size and turnaround
Ask how much product to send and how many days the report takes, especially before a launch date.
What the report states
Make sure the report names your product and batch and states the method used, so it holds up if a buyer or inspector asks.
Guides to read next
- How to launch a packaged food brand in IndiaEvery step from registering the company to the first production run: licences, recipe, manufacturer, packs, labels and tests.
- Making a “gluten free” claim on your packThe limit, the test, the line and the label: what a gluten-free claim needs before you print it.
- Making a protein claim on your pack“Source of protein” and “high protein” have minimum levels. How to prove yours before it goes on the pack.
Common questions
Which tests does a new food product need?
Usually a nutrition panel for the label, plus safety tests for your category, and a test for any claim on the pack. The launch and claim guides list the tests with links to the official rules.
What is NABL?
The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, which accredits labs for specific tests in India.
How do I get quotes from testing labs on SupplierSetu?
Start a project or open a supplier and ask for a quote. Our team collects formal quotes and sends them to your project within 24 hours. Your phone number and email are not shared with suppliers unless you choose to share them.
Does it cost anything to ask?
No. Asking for quotes and using the launch checklist is free for brands.