Packaged Foods Testing Laboratory

Our packaged food testing services are designed to ensure that products are safe for consumption, free from harmful contaminants, and consistent in quality throughout their shelf life.

Physico-Chemical Analysis

FARE Labs conducts extensive physico-chemical testing to evaluate the composition, stability, and safety of packaged food products and processed water. Parameters such as pH, total dissolved solids, conductivity, alkalinity, hardness, chloride, sulphate, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, organic carbon, oil & grease, colour, turbidity, and total solids are routinely analyzed to ensure product consistency and compliance.

Microbiological Safety Testing

Microbiological contamination is one of the most critical risks in packaged foods. FARE Labs provides comprehensive microbiological testing to detect and quantify food-borne pathogens and hygiene indicators, including:

• Total Coliforms and Fecal Coliforms
• Escherichia coli
• Salmonella
• Shigella
• Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Bacillus cereus
• Clostridium perfringens
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Yeast and Mould count
• Aerobic microbial count
• Legionella

These tests help food businesses validate hygiene practices, prevent contamination, and comply with food safety regulations.

Heavy Metals Testing

FARE Labs offers comprehensive heavy metal analysis in packaged foods and water used during processing. Elements such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, chromium, nickel, copper, zinc, aluminium, manganese, selenium, barium, cobalt, antimony, lithium, silver, strontium, and tin are analysed using AAS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS to ensure levels remain within permissible limits.

Pesticide Residues

We conduct pesticide residue analysis to detect trace levels of agricultural chemicals that may enter packaged foods through raw materials or water. This testing, essential for compliance with food safety regulations and export requirements, is undertaken by using sophisticated analytical equipment such as GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS.

PAHs, PCBs, and Organic Contaminants

FARE Labs evaluates polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), phenolic compounds, cyanide, anionic detergents, and other organic contaminants that may pose health risks in packaged food products.

Water Quality Testing for Packaged Foods

Water plays a critical role in food processing, formulation, cleaning, and sanitation. FARE Labs has extensive experience testing water for food industries, hotels, and restaurant chains, ensuring it meets potable and process water standards.  Our water testing includes analysis of:

• Residual free chlorine and chloramines
• Trihalomethanes (THMs)
• Bacterial endotoxins
• Total suspended solids
• Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
• Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
• Dissolved oxygen
• Ammonical nitrogen
• Kjeldahl nitrogen
• Total organic carbon (TOC)

This ensures water used in packaged food production does not compromise product safety or quality.

Specialized and Miscellaneous Testing

FARE Labs also provides specialized testing services relevant to packaged food safety, including:

• Radiological testing
• Bioassay
• Iodine and silica analysis
• Sludge and settle able solids
• Volatile and fixed dissolved solids
• Sulphide and sulphite
• Hexavalent chromium

These tests are conducted as per regulatory or customer-specific requirements.

Accurate, Reliable, and Actionable Reports

All testing at FARE Labs is supported by robust quality systems and expert scientific interpretation. Our reports provide a clear, accurate, and unbiased assessment of whether packaged food products and associated inputs comply with applicable regulatory standards. These reports support regulatory submissions, audits, certifications, and routine quality monitoring.

At FARE Labs, we understand the challenges faced by packaged food manufacturers in maintaining quality, safety, and compliance across supply chains. Our integrated testing services help identify risks early, improve product consistency, and build consumer trust.

By combining advanced infrastructure, scientific expertise, and a customer-focused approach, FARE Labs delivers reliable packaged food testing solutions that safeguard public health and strengthen your brand’s credibility.