NAF Food Testing Laboratory provides services under one roof for testing, consultancy and training. It is accredited for extensive quality system compliance as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 International Standard by NABL, Quality Council of India, Govt. of India.

The range of analytical services includes testing of various food products to meet the requirements of the clients, in compliance to Government regulations and for nutritional information. Accurate and reliable test results are provided at affordable costs.

Analytical Services offered by the laboratory includes:

Analysis of the food products for compliance to chemical and microbiological standards as per FSSA 2006.

Analysis of nutritional composition which includes fat, protein, carbohydrates, crude fibre, mineral nutrients and energy value for labelling purpose as per FSSA 2006.

Analysis of food products for the levels of food additives such as colorants, Preservatives etc for compliance to regulatory requirements

Analysis of food products for specific adulterants

Analysis of agri produce, spices and condiments for active ingredients

Analysis of raw materials for purity and freedom from adulteration

Analysis of prepared food for microbiological quality to ensure safety

Quality tests available for the following product categories

Proprietary Foods

Cereals, Pulses, Millets and products

Spices and Condiments

Tea and Beverages

Milk and Milk Products

Fruit Products

Oils and Fats

Jaggery

Honey

Tsweets and Savories

Food Additives

Microbiological Analysis

Trainings/Internships/Projects in NAF Food Testing Laboratory:

1 student from Ramachandra Institute of higher Education and Research, (Ph.D Food Nanotechnology) currently pursuing final year research at NAF from July 2023- Jan 2024).

3 students from Rajalakshmi Engineering College, (B. Tech Biotechnology) carried out their Internship at NAF during May 2023.

1 student from Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College carried out their Internship during June 2023.

13 students from Gandhigram Rural Institute (B.Sc., Food Science & Nutrition) carried out their Internship at NAF during June 2023.

1 student from VIT carried out their Internship during June 2023.

2 students from Karunya University, (B.Sc., Hons. Agriculture) carried out their Internship during Oct, 2023.

2 students from SRM University carried out their Internship during Feb 2024.