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FSSAI Lab Testing Assistance

Guidance on sample collection, accredited lab selection and test reports for licensing, labelling and shelf-life needs.

  • From ₹1,999 / sample + GST
  • Coordination within 1–2 working days; report timing depends on the lab and tests, usually from several days to a few weeks
  • Confidential handling

About FSSAI Lab Testing Assistance

Food testing reports are needed for new licences, product approvals, nutritional labelling, exports, buyer audits and responding to official samples. Choosing the wrong test or an unrecognised lab wastes money and time. We help you decide which tests apply, coordinate with an accredited laboratory and read the report with you.

What is FSSAI Lab Testing Assistance?

Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, food products must meet the standards and contaminant limits in the FSS regulations. Testing is done by laboratories notified by FSSAI or accredited by NABL for the specific parameters. The list of notified labs is published on the FSSAI website.

We do not run a laboratory and do not issue certificates ourselves. Our role is advisory and coordinating: we help you choose the parameters, prepare the sample as the lab requires, arrange submission, track the result and explain what it means for your licence, label or buyer requirement.

Who needs this service?

You may need it if any of these describe you.

  • New food manufacturers preparing for a State or Central licence
  • Brands that need nutritional analysis for labels
  • Exporters and suppliers asked for test reports by buyers or marketplaces
  • Units needing a water analysis report for licensing
  • Businesses that received a food safety officer sample notice and need to understand the report

Benefits

Right test, right lab

We shortlist tests applicable to your product and recommend a lab that is notified or accredited for them.

Sample preparation guidance

You get a checklist for quantity, packing, labelling and transport of samples.

Report review

We explain the report against the FSS standards and what to do if a parameter fails.

Use across needs

We help you apply the report to licensing, labels, shelf-life studies or buyer audits.

No claims on results

Results are exactly what the independent lab reports; we do not influence them.

Types of FSSAI Lab Testing Assistance

Microbiological testing

Checks for bacteria, yeast, mould and pathogens as relevant to the product.

Chemical and contaminant testing

Pesticide residues, heavy metals, adulterants and additives against permitted limits.

Nutritional analysis

Energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate and other values for the nutrition label.

Water analysis

Potability tests for water used in food manufacturing, often required with a licence application.

Shelf-life study support

Planning periodic testing over time to support the best-before or use-by claim.

Eligibility requirements

  • Any food business operator or intending operator can send a sample for testing.
  • The product should be in its final form as sold, in the pack size or quantity the lab specifies.
  • The lab chosen should be notified by FSSAI or NABL-accredited for the relevant parameters.
  • Samples sent for private testing are your own commercial reports and are not the same as official samples drawn by a Food Safety Officer.

Documents required

Keep these ready to avoid delays. Send scans or photos over WhatsApp - never share passwords or OTPs.

For testing

  • Product name, ingredients and intended use
  • Test parameters or standards required, or the purpose of the report
  • FSSAI registration or licence number, if available
  • Business name, address and contact person

Additional, as asked

  • Packaging details and label draft
  • Batch number and manufacturing date
  • Previous test reports for comparison
  • Notice or letter, if the sample relates to a regulatory action

Step-by-step process

  1. Understand the needWe learn the product and why the report is needed.
  2. Select tests and labWe list the parameters and an appropriate FSSAI-notified or NABL-accredited lab.
  3. Prepare the sampleYou pack and label the sample as per our checklist and the lab's requirements.
  4. Submit and trackWe coordinate submission and follow up with the lab on status.
  5. Review the reportWe go through the results against the applicable standards with you.
  6. Next actionIf a parameter fails, we suggest corrective steps; if it passes, we help you use the report in your application.

Applicable rules & regulations

Plain-English notes. Always verify against the official notification.

Section / rule / formWhat it means
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006Establishes standards, sampling and analysis, and the roles of Food Safety Officers and food analysts.
FSS (Laboratory and Sample Analysis) Regulations, 2018Regulations on recognised laboratories, sampling and analysis procedures.
FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011Specifies standards and limits for food products and additives against which results are judged.
FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020Rules on nutritional information and other label declarations.

Important due dates

Statutory dates can be extended by notification - check the official portal before relying on them.

ActivityDue date
Testing for a licence applicationBefore filing the application, where a report is required
Reply to an official sample noticeAs per the notice and timelines in the Act; contact us immediately

Transparent pricing

Plans from our FSSAI Lab Testing Pricing list. Government charges and GST are shown separately.

Single Product

Starting from
₹1,999one-time

18% GST extra on professional fees

  • Parameter list for one product
  • Lab selection guidance
  • Sample collection and packing instructions
  • Forwarding letter and sample form

+ 2 more in this plan

5–10 working days plus lab time

As per official schedule, paid at actuals (not included in professional fee)

Up to 6 Products

Starting from
₹5,999one-time

18% GST extra on professional fees

  • Parameters for up to 6 products
  • Primary and shelf-life test planning
  • Microbiology, chemical and heavy-metal parameters mapping
  • Report review with corrective suggestions

+ 2 more in this plan

10–18 working days plus lab time

As per official schedule, paid at actuals (not included in professional fee)

Multi-Product Programme

Starting from
₹9,999/ year

18% GST extra on professional fees

  • Up to 12 products
  • Annual testing calendar
  • Supplier raw-material test plan
  • Two re-test coordinations

+ 2 more in this plan

Ongoing programme

As per official schedule, paid at actuals (not included in professional fee)

Full pricing page

Package comparison

FeatureSingle ProductUp to 3 ProductsUp to 6 ProductsMulti-Product Programme
Products covered1Up to 3Up to 6Up to 12
Lab coordination
Pickup / courier arrangementGuidance
Report reviewSummaryPer productPer product + adviceQuarterly
Re-test coordination12
Test calendar
Records pack

Government fees & professional fees

We never mark up government payments.

Professional fee

Starts at ₹1,999 per sample for coordination and report review, before 18% GST. Multiple samples and complex programmes are quoted on scope.

Government charges

There is no government fee for private testing. Laboratory testing charges are set by each lab and paid at actuals.

Other costs

Courier and sample packing costs are borne by you.

We coordinate and explain; test results come from independent laboratories. Regulations and notified lab lists are updated by FSSAI.

Deliverables

What you receive from us.

  • Test parameter plan
  • Lab recommendation and submission support
  • Sample preparation checklist
  • Report explanation note

Turnaround time

Coordination within 1–2 working days; report timing depends on the lab and tests, usually from several days to a few weeksTimelines assume complete, correct documents and, where applicable, timely action by the government portal or authority.

Why choose SK Wealth Tax Advisor?

  • Experienced Professional SupportEvery file is handled by a person who knows the rules, not a call centre script.
  • Transparent & Affordable PricingProfessional fees, government charges and GST are shown separately.
  • Timely Filing & ComplianceWe track due dates for you and remind you before they arrive.
  • Complete Business SolutionsRegistration, accounting, tax, ROC and licences under one roof.
  • Digital & Paperless ServicesShare documents securely online. No office visit needed.
  • Personalized Tax PlanningAdvice based on your income, goals and the regime that suits you.

FSSAI Lab Testing Assistance - FAQs

No. Tests are performed by independent FSSAI-notified or NABL-accredited laboratories. We assist with selection, coordination and understanding the report.

Generally not. Reports such as water analysis are typically needed for State or Central licences or for specific product categories. We confirm what applies to you.

We review the report, identify the cause such as raw material, process or storage, and suggest corrective steps before retesting. If it is an official sample, a legal process applies and you should consult us at once.

Nutritional analysis from an accredited lab is commonly used to prepare the nutrition label. Final label compliance is the responsibility of the food business operator.

It depends on the tests; microbiological tests may take several days and shelf-life studies run for the whole period of the study. The lab will confirm the timeline.

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