GENERAL FOOD ANALYSIS DIVISION
… Food Safety, food quality, national food laws, international food laws, food poisoning, food supervision, food contamination, food additives, food scandals, international food law harmonization, food inspectors, food labeling, food chemistry, food colorants, food deterioration, Food : a matter of trust, a matter of health…
| • Fruits and Fruit Product (includes juices and concentrates) |
• Vegetables |
| • Meat and Meat Products |
• Fish and Fish Products |
| • Milk and Milk Products |
• Cereals |
| • Pasta |
• Bakery Products |
| • Confectionery (sugar and cocoa products) |
• Egg products |
| • Ice cream |
• Dietetic Foods |
| • Food Supplements |
• Water |
| • Coffee and Tea |
• Soft Drinks |
| • Wines and Spirits |
• Vinegar |
| • Food Additives |
• Frozen Foods |
| • Canned Foods |
• Other Food Products |
Geo Chem Laboratory’s, ISO 17025 accredited, Food Analysis Division can be rated as one of the best and most diverse food-testing laboratory in the country.
General Analysis:
The general analysis parameters are designed to ensure proper product manufacture and marketability. Sampling, laboratory testing and product certification covering a wide range of parameters including:
• Basic Chemical Analysis – (Moisture, Fats, Oil, FFA, Protein, Carbohydrate, Sugars, Minerals, etc.)
• Analysis of Food Additives
• Analysis of Nutritional Facts and Labeling
• Sensory Tests
• Physical Tests
• Microbiological Tests
Analysis of Organic and Inorganic Residues and Contaminants:
These are compounds that require special attention because of their toxicity is very harmful and can find their way into the food chain via different paths. They include constituents of emissions released during combustion and other industrial processes, substances from packaging materials, residues from solvents and preservatives, etc. One of the essential conditions for taking the necessary measures to minimize these toxic compounds is to detect them by analysis using the best possible instruments, ensuring reliable results.
• Analysis of Trace Metals
• Analysis of PCB’s
• Analysis of PAH’s
• Analysis of Organic Materials
• Analysis of Inorganic Materials
• Analysis of other Contaminants
Analysis of Drug / Antibiotic Residues:
Veterinary drugs are used in specific cases such as stock farming of cattle, poultry and seafood and also as ingredients of animal feed. The main purpose of these substances being used is to promote growth, performance during fattening or to prevent diseases. Residues of such drugs pass into our food chain and can be detected by analysis of the products at the laboratory.
• Chloramphenicol
• Sulphonamides
• Nitrofurans and metabolites |
• Tetracyclines and Oxytetracylines
• Beta Lactum
• Quinolones |
Analysis of Pesticide Residues:
“Pesticides” is a general term for all plant protection and pest control agents and chemical that are used for protecting agricultural products in farms as well as during storage. Pesticides and their metabolites find their way into the human body through the food chain and the water cycle. To protect the consumer, maximum levels of pesticide residues are set by National Authorities as well as the International Authorities. Our laboratory is equipped to carry out the pesticide residue analysis to ensure that samples / products comply to these stringent maximum permissible levels.
• Organochlorine pesticides
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Organiphosphorus pesticides
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Organonitro pesticides (Carbamates)
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Organosulphur pesticides (Dithiocarbamates)
• Pyrethroids
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Synthetic Pyrethroids
• Herbicides
Analysis of Mycotoxins:
Numerous moulds and fungi have the ability to form poisonous substances and pass them into the environment in which they grow. These substances are known and mycotoxins (myco = fungus ; toxin = poison) These are very harmful and in some cases proved to be carcinogenic to humans.
• Aflatoxin B1
• Aflatoxin B2
• Aflatoxin G1
• Aflatoxin G2
• Aflatoxin M1
Analysis of adulteration and contaminants in food and food products:
With contaminants like dyes, coloring agents, chemicals, etc being used to manipulate the natural characteristics of various food products in the market, Geo Chem Laboratories have facilities to detect and advise the manufacturer, consumer, health and food authorities on the use of such products.
• Detection of Sudan Dyes I, II, III and IV in chilli products
• Detection of Adulteration of Vegetable oils
• Detection of lead chromate in Turmeric Powder
Our Laboratory is equipped with specialised instruments such as LC - GC MS / MS for Pesticide and Antibiotic residues analysis and G. C. for Fatty acid composition in Vegetable oil, H.P.T.L.C. for Aflatoxin analysis, ICP & AAS for Heavy & Toxic metal analysis, UV – VIS spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform Infra Red Spectrophotometer, Gerhardt Protein Analyser and various other instruments to carry out the tests on Agri products that are required by International specifications, Indian specifications & the customer requirements.
We are also carrying out analysis of Food / Agricultural Products as per PFA (The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act).
Geo Chem Laboratory is approved by the following bodies:
• National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Accredited as per ISO 17025.
• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) for certification of pesticide residues in grapes and aflatoxins in groundnuts prior to export to European Countries.
• Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association (FOSFA) – London.
• Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) – London.
• Indian Pepper and Spice Trade Association of India (IPSTA)
• IOPEA
• Spices Board of India
• Indian Spices and Foodstuff Exporters Association
• Export Inspection Council of India (EIC)
• AGMARK
