Food and Agriculture Products Testing Lab
SITARC is a NABL accredited testing, inspection and calibration agency that houses cutting-edge facilities for carrying out testing and analysis of food and agriculture products, animal feeds, dairy products, edible oils and organic foods, among others. We adopt a holistic approach in our testing processes in compliance with national and international regulations to deliver reliable and accurate results at quick turnaround times and affordable pricing.
Equipment used for Food and Agriculture Products testing and analysis:
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy with Graphite Furnace & Hydride generator
Application: Quantitative Detection of all Metals in Food, Water and agriculture products.
Gas Chromatograph –Mass Spectrometer
Application: Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH), Quantification of Organo Chlorine and Organo Phosphorous Pesticide Residues in Food and agriculture products. Determination of Dicofol & Ethion in Tea.
Gas Chromatography – ECD/FTD/FID
Application: Poly Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs), Quantification of Organo Chlorine and Organo Phosphorous Pesticide Residues in Food and agriculture products.
Gas Chromatography – ECD/FTD/FID
Application: Poly Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs), Quantification of Organo Chlorine and Organo Phosphorous Pesticide Residues in Food and agriculture products.
FTIR
Application: Quantitative detection of Oil & Greases in Water and wastewater.
High-performance Liquid Chromatography with UV detector
Application: Determination of preservatives, sweetners, Food colour (Benzoic acid, caffeine, Aspartame, Acesulfame-K, Sorbate, Tartrazine, Indigo carmine, Ponceau-4R, Sunset Yellow) in beverages.