Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 1 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
BIOLOGICAL TESTING
I. FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
1. Bakery & Confectionery Products, Chocolates
Total plate count/Aerobic Microbial Count / Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)ISO 4832:2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012 ISO 4831:2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to >1600 MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600 MPN/g (5 tubes)
E.coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
MPN method IS 5887Part 1-1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
S.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 2 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
RA 2012ISO 6888-1: 1999
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001(RA 2012)BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002 (RA 2012)BS EN ISO 11290-2:1998+ A1:2004
≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method CML/MB/SOP:101,16.01.2015
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2: 2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-2 2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 3 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
ISO 21528-1 2004 tubes)Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 RA 2009ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 RA 2009ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 2:1976 RA 2009
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers -Thermophilic
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
-Aciduric Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans - @ 300C to 350C,10days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th
Complies/Non complies
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 4 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
- @ 550C ,5 to 7days Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61
2. Alcoholic & Nonalcoholic beverages, Carbonated beverages
Total plate count/Aerobic Microbial Count / Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002(RA 2007)IS 3752:2005 (RA 2009)ISO 4832:2006
≥10 cfu/g or≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012ISO 4831: 2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to>1600 MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600 MPN/g (5 tubes)
E.coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml &<3 to 1100 MPN/g
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
S.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009), IS 5887 part 8/sec 1:2002 (RA 2012)ISO 6888-1: 1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml Present/Absent/g or ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 5 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(RA 2009)Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999
(RA 2009) BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25 g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567: 2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-1: 1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2 2002 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2: 1998+ A1:2004
≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation methodEnumeration method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25g or ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2:2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-2:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-1:2004
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 6 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration methodIsolation method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1: 2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1: 2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration methodMPN method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
IS 5887 part 2:1976(RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers -Thermophilic
-Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans - @ 300C to 350C,10days - @ 550C ,5 to 7days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61
Complies/Non complies
3. Ready to eat Total plate count/ IS 5402:2012 ≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 7 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
foods(Including Raw / Processed/ Semi – processed / Canned / Thermally processed) Ready to eat extruded snacks
Aerobic Microbial Count/ Total Bacterial Count
ISO 4833-1:2013
Coliform count Enumeration method
MPN method
IS 5401 part 1:2002(RA 2007)ISO 4832:2006
IS 5401 part 2:2012
ISO 4831:2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to>1600MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600MPN/g (5 tubes)
E. coliEnumeration method
MPN method
Isolation method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlAbsent/Present/g or ml
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml &<3 to 1100 MPN/g
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml(5 tubes)
S.aureusEnumeration method
Isolation method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012)ISO 6888-1: 1999
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 8 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009) BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567: 2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
Enumeration method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
IS 14988 part 2:2002 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2:1998+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation methodEnumeration method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25g or ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2:2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
MPN method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-2:2004
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-1:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 9 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration methodIsolation method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 RA 2009ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration methodMPN method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers-Thermophilic
-Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/gm o r≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans - @ 300C to
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological
Complies/Non complies
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 10 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
350C,10days - @ 550C ,5 to 7days
Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61
4. Dairy & Dairy Products.(Raw & Processed)Milk powder,Ice cream,Condensed milk partly skimmed & skimmed condensed milk,Cream,Skimmed milk powder,Butter oil, Dairy whitener,Partly Skimmed milk powder,Packaged pasteurised milk,Butter,Khoa,Paneer, Follow-up-formula-complementary foods,Infant milk substitutes
Total plate count/Aerobic Microbial Count / Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 IS 2802:1964 (RA 2011) Appendix FIS 3509:1966 (RA 2013)IS 1479 (part lll):1977 RA 2013ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
MPN method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)ISO 4832: 2006IS 3509:1966 (RA 2013)IS 3507:1966 (RA 2013)IS 2802:1964 (RA 2011) Appendix GIS 1479 (part lll):1977 RA 2013IS 5401 part 2:2012ISO 4831: 2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Absent/Present/0.1g or ml Absent/present/1g or ml < 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to>1600MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600MPN/g (5 tubes)
E. coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
≥10 cfu/g or≥1cfu/ml Absent/Present/0.1g or ml Absent/Present/g or ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g < 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml(5 tubes)
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1-1976 Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 11 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(RA 2009)Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-
4.2013< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml(3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
S.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012)ISO 6888-1: 1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlAbsent/Present/0.1g or mlAbsent/Present/g or ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567: 2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2:1998+ A1:2004
≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 12 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Enumeration method CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009) IS 3507:1966 (RA 2013)ISO 21527-1 & 2: 2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlAbsent/Present/0.1g or ml
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-2 2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402: 1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-1 2004
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932: 2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 RA 2009ISO/TS 21872-1: 2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 RA 2009,ISO/TS 21872-1: 2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration methodMPN method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers Thermophilic
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 13 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
AciduricEdn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans @ 300C to 350C,10days @ 550C ,5 to 7days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61
Qualitative
Psychrophilic count IS 2802:1964 (RA 2011) Appendix FIS 1479 Part 3:1977 (RA 2013)
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Thermoduric count IS 1479 Part 3:1977 (RA 2013)
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Thermophilic count IS 1479 Part 3:1977 (RA 2013)
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
5. Fruits, Vegetables and its products (Raw & Processed)Processed fruits and vegetables, Jam, jellies and marmalades
Total plate count/ Aerobic Microbial Count / Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)ISO 4832:2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012 ISO 4831:2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to>1600MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600MPN/g (5 tubes)
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 14 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
E. coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009) ISO 16649-2:2001
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml Present/Absent/g or ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
S.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009), IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012) ISO 6888-1: 1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976(RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009) BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25 g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567: 2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1: 2001 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-1: 1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002 RA 2012
≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
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Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
BS EN ISO 11290-2: 1998+ A1:2004
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation methodEnumeration method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25gor ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2: 2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlAbsent/Present/0.1g or ml
Mould Count IS 5861:1993 (RA 2008) Annex.DAPHA 5th edn. 2015, Chapter 4 AOAC 982.33, 984.29 Ch.17, Ch.18
% Positive Fields
Yeast & Spores AOAC 982.33, 984.29 Ch.17, Ch.18
% Positive Fields
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-2:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007) ISO 21528-1:2004
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 4:1999RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009),ISO/TS 21872-
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
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Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
1:2007
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
b.MPN method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers Thermophilic
Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans - @ 300C to 350C,10days - @ 550C ,5 to 7days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61
Complies/Non complies
6. Sugar, Vinegar, Flavours used in Preservation & food Industry
Total plate count/ Aerobic Microbial Count/ Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2:2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
S. aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
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Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 RA 2012, ISO 6888-1:1999
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007) ISO 4832:2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012 ISO 4831:2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
E.coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml Present/Absent/g or ml
MPN methodIS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
EnterobacteriacaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)
≥10 cfu/g or≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009) BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25 g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
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Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Isolation method IS 5887 part 4:1999RA 2009
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration methodMPN method
IS 5887 part 2:1976(RA 2009)
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation methodEnumeration method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25gor ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012, BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Aerobic Mesophilic sporeformers
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th
Present/Absent/g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
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Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 23
Anaerobic mesophilic sporeformers
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 24
≥1spores/g or ml
Flat sour spore formersThermophilic
Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
7. Animal Feeds & Feeding Stuffs
Total plate count/ Aerobic Microbial Count/ Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)IS 7874 part 3:1975(RA 2009) ISO 4832: 2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012 ISO 4831:2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
E.coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml Present/Absent/g or ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 1:1976 < 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml &
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 20 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
<3 to 1100 MPN/g
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2:2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
S.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012 ) ISO 6888-1:1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to1100 MPN/g
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25 g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999(RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 21 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Bacillus cereus IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2:1998+ A1:2004
≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation methodEnumeration method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
CML/MB/SOP:101,16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25g or ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
8. Cereal and Cereals ProductsMilk Cereal Based Complementary Foods, Edible Maize Starch {Corn Flour}Processed Cereal Based Complementary Foods,Guar Gum,
Total plate count/ Aerobic Microbial Count/ Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)ISO 4832:2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlAbsent/Present/0.1g or mlAbsent/Present/1g or ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012 ISO 4831:2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to>1600MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600MPN/g (5 tubes)
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 22 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Wheat Flour,Infants Foods
E. coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml Absent/present/0.1g or mlAbsent/Present/1g or ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/1 or 25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml(5 tubes)
S. aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012 )ISO 6888-1: 1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlAbsent/present/0.1g or mlAbsent/Present/1g or ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009) BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25gor ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567: 2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2:1998+
≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 23 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
A1:2004Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25gor ml
Enumeration method CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2:2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlAbsent/Present/0.1g or ml
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007) ISO 21528-2:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-1:2004
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 24 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Flat sour spore formers Thermophilic
Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans - @ 300C to 350C,10days - @ 550C ,5 to 7days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61
Complies/Non complies
Rope spore count IS 7463:2004 (RA 2009) Annex C
≥1spore/g or ml
9. Meat and Meat Products, Fish & Fishery Products & Others (Raw,Cooked, Frozen, Dried, Salted, Canned & Ready To Eat Food)Frozen Prawns (Shrimps)Frozen Minced Fish Meat
Total plate count/ Aerobic Microbial Count/ Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 IS 2237:1997 (RA 2009) Annex BISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)ISO 4832: 2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012 ISO 4831: 2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to>1600MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600MPN/g (5 tubes)
E. coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/g or≥1cfu/ml Absent/Present/g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
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Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
IS 2237:1997 RA 2009 AnnexCISO 16649-2:2001
MPN method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
S.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012 )IS 2237:1997 RA 2009 AnnexE ISO 6888-1: 1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlAbsent/Present/g or ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567: 2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012 IS 2237:1997 RA 2009 AnnexHBS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002 ≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 26 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2: 1998+ A1:2004
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation methodEnumeration method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25g or ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2: 2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993(RA 2007)ISO 21528-2:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-1:2004
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932: 2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration methodIsolation method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 2237:1997 RA 2009 AnnexGIS 5887 part 5:1976(RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio vulnificus ISO/TS 21872-2:2007 Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 27 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Sulphite Reducing Bacteria Enumeration method
ISO 15213:2003 ≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 2237:1997 RA 2009 AnnexD
≥10 cfu/gm or≥1cfu/ml Absent/Present/g or ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
<0.3MPN/ml to 110MPN/ml & <3MPN/g to1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers Thermophilic
Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans - @ 300C to 350C,10day - @ 550C ,5 to 7days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61 (61.51)
Complies/Non complies
10. Spices and condiments (Whole Ground&Oleoresin)
Total plate count/ Aerobic Microbial Count/ Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-3 (2001)
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
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Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Tamarind concentrate,Coriander Whole and Ground
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)ISO 4832:2006USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-4 (2013)
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method ISO 4831:2006IS 5401 part 2:2012 USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-4 (2013)
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
E.coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009) ISO 16649-2:2001USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-4 (2013)
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml Present/Absent/g or ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009) ISO/TS 16649-3:2005USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-4 (2013)
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
S.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012)USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-12 (2001)ISO 6888-1:1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 29 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-12 (2001)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009)USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-5 (2014)BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-6 (2013)BS EN ISO 21567:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-10 ( 2013)BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2:1998+ A1:2004
≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)USFDA (BAM)-Chapter-18
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 30 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(2001)ISO 21527-1 & 2: 2008
EnterobacteriacaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007) ISO 21528-2:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-1:2004
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 USFDA(BAM)–Chapter 14 (2012)ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009USFDA (BAM) Chapter 16, 2001BS EN ISO 7937:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)USFDA(BAM) Chapter – 9 (2004)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)USFDA(BAM) Chapter – 9 (2004)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 31 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
MPN method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers Thermophilic
Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans- @ 300C to 350C,10days - @ 550C ,5 to 7days -370C,7days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61 IS 5955:1993 RA 2012 AnnexA
Complies/Non complies
11. Coconut and Coconut Products
Total plate count/ Aerobic Microbial Count/ Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)ISO 4832:2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012 ISO 4831: 2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to>1600MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600MPN/g (5
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 32 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
tubes)E. coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml Present/Absent/g or ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3 to 1100 MPN/g < 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
S.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012) ISO 6888-1:1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25 g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567: 2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 33 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2:1998+ A1:2004
≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation methodEnumeration method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25gor ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2:2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-2:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-1:2004
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009) ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1: 2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 34 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers Thermophilic
Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans - @ 300C to 350C,10days - @ 550C ,5 to 7days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61
Complies/Non complies
12. Nuts and Nut Products
Total plate Count/ Aerobic Microbial Count/ Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)ISO 4832:2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012 ISO 4831:2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to>1600MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600MPN/g (5
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 35 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
tubes)E.coliEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml Present/Absent/g or ml
MPN method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
<0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3MPN/g to 1100 MPN/g
Isolation method IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
S.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012)ISO 6888-1:1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009) BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25 g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567: 2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002 ≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 36 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2:1998+ A1:2004
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation methodEnumeration method
CML/MB/SOP:100,16.01. 2015
CML/MB/SOP:101, 16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25gor ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009) ISO 21527-1 & 2:2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
MPN method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-2:2004IS/ISO 7402:1993(RA 2007)ISO 21528-1:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ EnterococciEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 37 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
MPN method IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers Thermophilic
Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26 Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans - @ 300C to 50C,10days - @ 550C ,5 to 7days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61
Complies/Non complies
13. Egg and Egg Products,Egg Powder
Total plate count/ Aerobic Microbial Count/ Total Bacterial Count
IS 5402:2012 ISO 4833-1:2013
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Coliform count Enumeration method
IS 5401 part 1:2002 (RA 2007)ISO 4832:2006
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS 5401 part 2:2012ISO 4831:2006
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)<0.18 to>1600MPN/ml & <1.8 to >1600MPN/g (5 tubes)
E. coli IS 5887 part 1:1976 ≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 38 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Enumeration method (RA 2009)ISO 16649-2:2001
Present/Absent/g or ml
MPN method
Isolation method
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 16649-3:2005
IS 5887 part 1:1976 (RA 2009)
< 0.3 to 110 MPN/ml & <3 to >1100 MPN/g (3 tubes) <1.8 to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal Coliforms USFDA(BAM)-Chapter-4.2013
< 3 MPN/g or ml to >1100MPN/g or ml (3 tubes) <1.8MPN/g or ml to >1600MPN/g or ml (5 tubes)
Staph.aureusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)IS 5887 part 8/Sec 1:2002 (RA 2012)ISO 6888-1: 1999
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/mlPresent/Absent/g or ml
Isolation method IS 5887 part 2:1976(RA 2009)
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Salmonella spp. IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 6579:2002+A1:2007
Present/Absent/25 g or ml
Shigella spp. IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)BS EN ISO 21567:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Listeria monocytogenesIsolation method
IS 14988 part 1:2001 RA 2012,BS EN ISO 11290-1:1996+ A1:2004
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Enumeration method IS 14988 part 2:2002 ≥10cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 39 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
RA 2012BS EN ISO 11290-2:1998+ A1:2004
Pseudomonas aeruginosaIsolation methodEnumeration method
CML/MB/SOP:100, 16.01.2015
CML/MB/SOP:101,16.01.2015
Present/Absent/25gor ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009)ISO 21527-1 & 2:2008
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
EnterobacteriaceaeEnumeration method
IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007) ISO 21528-2:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
MPN method IS/ISO 7402:1993 (RA 2007)ISO 21528-1:2004
< 0.3 to >110MPN/ml & < 3 to >1100MPN/g (3 tubes)
Bacillus cereusEnumeration method
IS 5887 part 6:2012 ISO 7932:2004
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchiiEnumeration methodIsolation method
IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009BS EN ISO 7937:2004IS 5887 part 4:1999 RA 2009
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)ISO/TS 21872-1:2007
Present/Absent/25g or ml
Faecal streptococci/ Enterococci
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
≥10 cfu/gm or ≥1cfu/ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 40 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Enumeration methodMPN method IS 5887 part 2:1976
(RA 2009)<0.3 to 110MPN/ml & <3 to1100 MPN/g
Flat sour spore formers Thermophilic
Aciduric
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 26Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 25
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
≥10 cfu/g or ≥1cfu/ml
Incubation of Cans - @ 300C to 350C,10days - @ 550C ,5 to 7days
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 61
Complies/Non complies
II. WATER
1. Water for Swimming Pool
Standard Plate Count IS 3328:1993 (RA 2013)Annex A
≥1 cfu/ml
ColiformMPN method:
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100ml
Membrane filtration Method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/100ml
2. Water(Drinking Water, Potable Water, Raw water, Well Water, Borewell Water, RO Water,
Total plate count APHA-22nd edition 2012-9215 BIS 1622:1981 (RA 2009)
≥1 cfu/ml
Total coliformsMPN method
APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9221-B
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 41 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
DM Water) Membrane filtration Method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009)APHA-22nd edition 2012-9222B
Present/Absent/100ml
Faecal Coliforms/ Thermotolerant Coliform MPN method
APHA-22nd edition 2012-9221-E
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
Faecal ColiformMPN method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100ml
Membrane filtration Method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/100ml
Escherichia coli APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9221-F
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
Thermotolerant coliform or Escherichia coliMPN method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100ml
Membrane filtration Method
IS 1622:1981(RA 2009) Present/Absent/100ml
Faecal StreptococciMPN method
APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9230-A
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100mlMembrane filtration Method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/100ml
Sulphate reducing bacteria
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100 ml
Salmonella spp APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9260-B
Present/Absent/100ml
Shigella spp APHA22 nd edition 2012--9260-E
Present/Absent/100ml
V.cholerae APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9260-H
Present/Absent/100ml
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 42 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
V.parahaemolyticus APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9260-H
Present/Absent/100ml
S.aureus APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9213-B&C
Present/Absent/100ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaMPN method
APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9213-F
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
b. Membrane filtration Method
APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9213-E
Present/Absent/100/200ml
Yeast & Mould APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9610-D
Present/Absent/100ml
3. Water for Processed Food Industry
Standard plate count IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) ≥1 cfu/ml ColiformMPN method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100ml
Membrane filtration Method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/100ml
Proteolytic bacteria count
IS 4251:1967 (RA 2009) Appendix A
≥1 cfu/ml
Lipolytic bacteria count IS 4251:1967 (RA 2009) Appendix A
≥1 cfu/ml
Thermophilic bacterial Count
IS 4251:1967 (RA 2009) Appendix B
≥1 cfu/ml
4. Packaged Drinking Water(Other than Packaged Natural Mineral Water),Packaged Natural Mineral Water
Total viable colony count@ 37°C for 24 hrs.
IS 5402:2012 ≥1 cfu/ml
Total viable colony count at 22°C for 72 hrs.
IS 5402:2012 ≥1 cfu/ml
Coliforms IS 15185:2002 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/250ml Escherichia coli IS 15185:2002 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/250ml Faecal streptococci IS 15186:2002 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/250ml
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S.aureus IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/250ml
Shigella spp IS 5887 part 7-1999 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/250ml
Salmonella spp IS 15187:2002 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/250ml Pseudomonas aeruginosa
IS 13428: 2005 (RA 2014) Annex D
Present/Absent/250ml
Sulphite reducing anaerobes
IS 13428: 2005 (RA 2014) Annex C
Present/Absent/50ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/250ml
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/250ml
Yeast and Mould IS 5403:1999 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/250ml 5. Water and Ice as
per EC/98/83Total Plate Count @ 37°C
EN ISO 6222:1999 ≥1 cfu /ml
Total Plate Count @ 20-22°C
EN ISO 6222:1999 ≥1 cfu /ml
Total Coliforms ISO 9308-1:2014 Present/Absent /100/ 250ml
Escherichia coli ISO 9308-1:2014 Present/Absent /100/ 250ml
Enterococci ISO 7899-2:2000 Present/Absent /100/ 250ml
Clostridium perfringens ISO 14189:2013 Present/Absent /100/ 250ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
BS EN ISO 16266:2006 Present/Absent /100/ 250ml
6. Fish Processing Industry-Water and Ice
Total Bacterial Count IS 5402:2012 ≥1 cfu /mlTotal Coliforms IS 5401 part 2:2012 Present/Absent/100mlEscherichia coli IS 5887 part 1:1976 Present/Absent/100ml
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(RA 2009)Coagulase Positive Staphylococci
IS 5887 part 2:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/ml
Salmonella IS 5887 part 3:1999 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent/1000ml
Shigella IS 5887 part 7:1999 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent /1000ml
Vibrio cholerae IS 5887 part 5:1976 (RA 2009)
Present/Absent /1000ml
III. POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENT
1. Waste Water, Treated Water and Recreational Water
Total plate count APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9215 BIS 1622:1981(RA 2009)
≥1 cfu/ml
Total coliformsMPN method
APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9221-B
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100mlMembrane filtration Method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009)APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9222B
Present/Absent/100ml
Faecal Coliforms/ Thermotolerant Coliform
APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9221-E
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
Faecal ColiformMPN method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100ml
Membrane filtration Method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/100ml
Escherichia coli APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9221-F
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
Thermotolerant coliform or Escherichia coliMPN method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100ml
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IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/100ml
Faecal StreptococciMPN method
APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9230-A
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100mlMembrane filtration Method
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) Present/Absent/100ml
Sulphate reducing bacteria
IS 1622:1981 (RA 2009) < 2 to 1600 MPN/100ml
Salmonella spp APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9260-B
Present/Absent/100ml
Shigella spp APHA22 nd edition 2012--9260-E
Present/Absent/100ml
V.cholerae APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9260-H
Present/Absent/100ml
V.parahaemolyticus APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9260-H
Present/Absent/100ml
Staph.aureus APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9213-B&C
Present/Absent/100ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosaMPN method
APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9213-F
< 1.8 to >1600MPN/100ml
Membrane filtration Method
APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9213-E
Present/Absent/100/200ml
Yeast & Mould APHA-22 nd edition 2012-9610-D
Present/Absent/100ml
2. Microbiological monitoring of Environment
Swab methodTotal plate count Compendium of Methods
for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th
≥10cfu/25cm2
≥10cfu/SwabAbsent/Present/25cm2
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Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 3ISO 18593:2004
Absent/Present/SwabYeast & MouldListeriaSalmonella
EnterobacteriaceaeStaph.aureusEscherichia coliColiformFaecal Streptococci / EnterococciPseudomonas aeruginosaBacillus cereusPlate exposure methodTotal plate count Compendium of Methods
for the Microbiological Examination of Foods. 5th Edn. 2015 APHA Chapter 3ISO 18593:2004
≥1 cfu/plate≥3 cfu/m3
Absent/Present/PlateYeast & MouldListeriaSalmonellaEnterobacteriaceaeStaph.aureusEscherichia coliColiformFaecal Streptococci / EnterococciPseudomonas aeruginosaBacillus cereus
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CHEMICAL TESTING
AT LABORATORY
I. METALS & ALLOYS
1. Carbon Steel and Alloy Steels
Carbon ASTM E 415-2015 IS 8811 : 1998 (RA 2012) (OES method)
0.01 % to 1.50 %Manganese 0.10 % to 2.00 %Silicon 0.004 % to 2.00 %Sulphur 0.005 % to 0.35 %Phosphorus 0.010 % to 0.10 %Chromium 0.010 % to 2.50 %Nickel 0.009 % to 2.50 %Molybdenum 0.010 % to 1.00 %Aluminium 0.005 % to 1.50 %Boron 0.0005 % to 0.010 %Tin 0.003 % to 0.130 %Copper 0.010 % to 0.50 %Cobalt 0.002 % to 0.50 %Titanium 0.002 % to 0.30 %Niobium 0.002 % to 0.35 %Vanadium 0.002 % to 0.50 %
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Tungsten 0.002 % to 0.50 %Lead 0.004 % to 0.25%Nitrogen IS 228 (Part 23) : 2003
(RA : 2008)0.002 % to 0.020 %
2. Cast – Iron, AlloyCast – Iron, S.G., Iron
Carbon ASTM E1999-2011 IS 15338 : 2003 (RA 2008) (OES Method)
1.90 % to 4.00 %Manganese 0.10 % to 1.00 %Silicon 1.50 % to 4.00 %Sulphur 0.010 % to 0.15 %Phosphorus 0.010 % to 0.44 %Chromium 0.050 % to 0.60 %Nickel 0.010 % to 1.00 %Molybdenum 0.010 % to 1.00 %Tin 0.10 % to 0.20 %Titanium ASTM E1999-2011
IS 15338 : 2003 (RA 2008) (OES Method)
0.02 % to 0.15 %Vanadium 0.01 % to 0.10 %Magnesium 0.02 % to 0.050 %Copper 0.05 % to 1.00 %
3. Stainless Steel Carbon ASTM E1086 - 2014 IS 9879 : 1998 (RA 2015) (OES Method)
0.007 % to 1.00 %Manganese 0.10 % to 10.00 %Silicon 0.10 % to 1.00 %Sulphur 0.001 % to 0.30 %Phosphorus 0.010 % to 0.050 %Chromium 10.00 % to 27.00 %Nickel 0.10 % to 22.00 %Molybdenum 0.10 % to 3.00 %Copper 0.020 % to 2.50 %Titanium CML/OES/SOP/012
(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 10.03.2017)
0.010 % to 0.30 %
Niobium CML/OES/SOP/013 0.010 % to 0.25 %
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Nitrogen IS 228 (Part 23) – 2003 (RA 2008)
0.010 % to 0.35 %
4. Tool Steel Carbon CML/OES/SOP/04 (Issue No. 2 ; Date : 10.03.2017)
0.50 % to 2.00 %Manganese 0.10 % to 0.60 %Silicon 0.10 % to 0.50 %Sulphur 0.005 % to 0.050 %Phosphorus 0.010 % to 0.050 %Chromium 2.50 % to 13.00 %Molybdenum 0.10 % to 9.50 %Vanadium 0.10 % to 2.50 %Tungsten 1.00 % to 18.00 %Cobalt 0.020 % to 10.00 %Nickel 0.05 % to 0.50 %
5. Nickel & Nickel Base Alloys
Carbon CML/OES/SOP/08(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 10.03.2017)
0.010 % to 0.10 %Manganese 0.010 % to 0.50 %
Silicon CML/OES/SOP/08(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 10.03.2017)
0.010 % to 0.50 %Phosphorus 0.005 % to 0.030 %Chromium 12.00 % to 24.00 %Molybdenum 0.04 % to 10.00 %Aluminium 0.10 % to 1.00 %Boron 0.002% to 0.005 %Copper 0.020 % to 2.50 %Cobalt 0.010 % to 0.30 %Titanium 0.15% to 1.00 %Niobium 0.010 % to 5.50%Vanadium 0.010 % to 0.05 %Tungsten 0.010 % to 0.10 %
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Iron 1.50% to 32.00 %Nitrogen 0.005 % to 0.010 %
6. Aluminium &Aluminium Base Alloys
Copper ASTM E-1251-2011 (OES)IS 11035 – 1984 (RA 2010)
0.010 % to 6.00 %Silicon 0.10 % to 16.00 %Magnesium 0.010 % to 3.50 %Zinc 0.02 % to 3.50 %Nickel 0.01 % to 2.00 %Manganese 0.01 % to 1.20 %Tin 0.006 % to 0.30 %Iron 0.010 % to 1.50 %Chromium 0.005 % to 0.50 %Lead 0.005 % to 0.35 %Titanium 0.005 % to 0.035 %Vanadium 0.005 % to 0.050 %Cobalt 0.002 % to 0.25 %
7. Copper & Copper Base Alloys
Iron CML/OES/SOP/07Issue No. 2,Date 10.03.2017
0.010 % to 1.20 %Silicon 0.005 % to 0.030 %Manganese 0.005 % to 1.2 %Phosphorus 0.010 % to 0.10 %Nickel 0.010 % to 5.0 %Tin 0.20 % to 11.50 %Aluminium 0.010 % to 11.00 %Zinc 0.050 % to 40.00 %Lead 0.010 % to 12.00 %
8. Carbon Steel and Alloy Steels, Sintered Iron, Stainless steel
Carbon IS 228 Part 1 : 1987 (RA 2012)
0.01 % to 2.50 %
Manganese IS 228 Part 12 : 2001 (RA 2009)IS 228 Part 2 : 1987 (RA 2012)
0.05 % to 5.0 %
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ASTM E353 – 2014 0.01 % to 5.0 %Silicon IS 228 Part 8 : 1989
(RA 2014)ASTM E 350 - 2012
0.05 % to 3.5 %
Sulphur IS 228 Part 9 : 1989 (RA 2014)
0.01 % to 0.30 %
ASTM E 350 – 2012; ASTM E 353-2014
0.01 % to 0.60 %
Phosphorus IS 228 Part 3 : 1987 (RA 2012)
0.01 % to 0.10 %
ASTM E353 – 2014 0.002 % to 0.35 %Chromium IS 228 Part 6 : 1987
(RA 2014)0.10 % to 26.0 %
Nickel IS 228 Part 5 : 1987 (RA 2009)
0.1 % to 21.0 %
ASTM E353 – 2014 0.01 % to 30.0 %Molybdenum IS 228 Part 7 : 1989
(RA 2009)1.0 % to 3.0 %
ASTM E350 – 2012 0.02 % to 1.5 %Aluminium ASTM E350 – 2012 0.001 % to 1.50 %Vanadium ASTM E353:2014 0.005 % to 0.50 %Titanium CML/W/SOP/059
(Issue No. 1 ; Date : 25.06.2015)
0.005 % to 0.60 %
Copper ASTM E350 – 2012 0.005 % to 2.50 %9. Ferrous Metal –
Cast Iron, Alloy Cast Iron, Pig Iron S.G. Iron
Carbon IS 12308 Part 11 : 1991 (RA 2012)
1.50 % to 4.0 %
Manganese IS 12308 Part 10 : 1991 (RA 2012)
0.10 % to 2.50 %
Silicon IS 12308 Part 6 : 1991(RA 2012)
0.10 % to 6.00 %
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Sulphur IS 12308 Part 2 : 1987 (RA.2012)
0.005 % to 0.25 %
Phosphorus IS 12308 Part 5 : 1991 (RA.2012)
0.01 % to 0.60 %
Chromium ASTM E351-2013 0.006 % to 1.00 %Nickel ASTM E 351-2013 0.5 % to 1.00%Vanadium ASTM E351- 2013 0.006 % to 0.150 %Magnesium ASTM E351-2013 0.002 % to 0.10%
10. Aluminium & Its alloys / Aluminium Anode
Silicon IS 504 Part 1 : 2002 (RA 2012)
0.30 % to 20%0.02 % to 0.3 %
Iron ASTM E 34-2011e1 0.01 % to 3.0 %Copper 0.01 % to 20.0%Manganese 0.005 % to 2.0 %Magnesium 0.002 % to 12.0%Zinc 0.003 % to 12.0 %Nickel 0.01 % to 4.0 %Chromium 0.01 % to 1.0 %Lead 0.01 % to 1.0%
11. Zinc & Zinc Base Alloys
Aluminium ASTM E 536 -2016 0.005 % to 4.5 %Copper 0.001 % to 4.0 %Iron 0.001 % to 0.1 %Cadmium 0.001 % to 0.1 %Lead 0.001 % to 1.6 %Magnesium 0.001 % to 0.1 %Nickel IS 2600 Part 1 : 1988
(RA 2014)0.001 % to 0.1 %
Thallium IS 2600 – Part 1 -1993 (RA 2014)
0.0005 % to 0.1%
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Indium IS 2600 – Part 3 -1993 (RA 2008)
0.0005 % to 0.1%
12. Gold & Gold Alloys
Palladium CML/W/SOP/51(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017) & ISO 15093:2015ASTM B 562 – 1995 (2012)
0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRuthenium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgIridium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgPlatinum 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgOsmium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRhodium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgBismuth 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgSilver 0.5 mg/kg to 5000 mg/kg
0.5 % to 20%Copper 0.5 mg/kg to 5000 mg/kg
0.5 % to 20%Lead 0.1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgCadmium 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg
0.01 % to 2.0%Nickel 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgZinc 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgZinc 0.01 % to 2%Iron 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgSilicon 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgMagnesium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgChromium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgManganese 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgArsenic 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTin 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTellurium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgCobalt 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTitanium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgGold ≤ 99.99%
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13. Copper Palladium CML/W/SOP/52 (Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017)
0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRuthenium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgIridium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgPlatinum 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgOsmium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRhodium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgBismuth 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgGold 0.3 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgSilver 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgCadmium 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgNickel 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgZinc 0.1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgIron 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgArsenic 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgAntimony 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgSelenium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTellurium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgZirconium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgCobalt 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgBeryllium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTin 0.5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgLead 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgAluminium 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgCopper ≤ 99.99%
14. Copper Alloys Bismuth CML/W/SOP/52 (Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017)
0.001 % to 2.0 %Silver 0.001 % to 20.0%Cadmium 0.001 % to 1.0 %Nickel 0.001 % to 6.0 %Zinc 0.001 % to 50.0 %Iron 0.001 % to 5.0 %
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Arsenic 0.001 % to 1.0 %Antimony 0.001 % to 5.0 %Tellurium 0.001 % to 5.0 %Zirconium 0.001 % to 3.0 %Beryllium 0.001 % to 5.0 %Chromium 0.01 % to 2.5 %Manganese 0.01 % to 5.0 %Silicon CML/CW/SOP/30
(Issue No. 1 ; Date : 8.01.2009)
0.05 % to 1.0 %
Phosphorus CML/CW/SOP/29(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 10.04.2017)
0.02 % to 1.0 %
Tin CML/CW/SOP/025(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 10.04.2017)CML/W/SOP/52 (Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017)
0.01% to 20.0 %
Lead CML/CW/SOP/023(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 10.04.2017)CML/W/SOP/52 (Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017)
0.01% to 27.0 %
Aluminium CML/W/SOP/052(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017)
0.01% to 12.0 %
15. Nickel Palladium CML/W/SOP/056 (Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017)
0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRuthenium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgIridium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg
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Platinum 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgOsmium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRhodium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgBismuth 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgSilver 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgCopper 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgLead 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgCadmium 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgGold 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgZinc 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgIron 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgMagnesium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgSelenium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgChromium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgManganese 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgArsenic 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTin 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgAntimony 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTellurium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgNickel ≤ 99.99%
16. Nickel Alloys Copper CML/W/SOP/056 (Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017)
0.001% to 10 %Lead 0.001% to 1.0 %Cadmium 0.001% to 1.0 %Zinc 0.001% to 1.0 %Iron 0.001% to 15.0 %Chromium 0.001% to 25%Manganese 0.001% to 5.0 %Carbon 0.005% to 2.0%Cobalt 0.005% to 1%Molybdenum 0.005% to 12%
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Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Phosphorous 0.005 % to 0.1 %Silicon 0.1% to 2%Sulphur 0.005 % to 0.1 %Thallium 0.005% to 0.1%Niobium 0.005% to 6%Titanium 0.001% to 2.5%
17. Lead Palladium CML/W/SOP/53 (ICP-OES)(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017)
0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRuthenium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgIridium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgPlatinum 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgOsmium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRhodium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgBismuth 0.5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgGold 0.3 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgSilver 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgCopper 0.5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgCadmium 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgNickel 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgZinc 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgIron 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgArsenic 0.5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgAntimony 0.5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgTin 0.5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgTellurium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgLead ≤ 99.99%
18. Lead Alloys Bismuth CML/W/SOP/53(ICP-OES)(Issue No. 2 ; Date : 04.03.2017)
0.001% to 1.0 %Silver 0.001% to 1.0 %Copper 0.001% to 1.0%Cadmium 0.001% to 1.0%
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Nickel 0.001% to 1.0 %Zinc 0.001% to 1.0 %Iron 0.001% to 1.0 %Arsenic 0.001% to 1.0 %Antimony 0.001% to 15.0 %Tin 0.001% to 10.0 %
19. Silver & Its Alloys Palladium CML/W/SOP/54 (Issue No. 2 ; Date: 04.03.2017)
0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRuthenium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgIridium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgPlatinum 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgOsmium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgRhodium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgBismuth 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgGold 0.3 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgCopper 0.5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
0.1 % to 20 %Lead 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg
0.01 % to 1%Cadmium 0.1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgNickel 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgZinc 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgIron 0.5 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgSelenium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTellurium 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgSilver ≤ 99.99%
II. HAZARDOUS AND RESTRICTIVE CHEMICALS
1. Ferrous metal – Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel,
Lead ASTM E350 – 2012 / E 351 - 2013 / E 352 – 2013/E 353 – 2014
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
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Ingot Iron, Wrought Iron, Cast Iron, Tool Steel, Medium & High Alloy Steel and Coated Steel
Cadmium ASTM E 351 – 2013, CML/HM/03 (AAS / ICP-OES)(Issue No. 1 ; Date : 15.02.2009)
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Mercury CML / HM/01 (AAS / ICP-OES)(Issue No. 1 ; Date : 15.02.2009)
0.1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Hexavalent Chromium CML / HM/02 (Issue No. 1, Date : 15.02.2009)(UV-VIS Spectrometric method) ISO 3613 -2010 (Qualitative) ASTM D 6492 – 1999(2016) (Qualitative)
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
2. Non Ferrous Metal-Copper /Aluminium / Zinc and Its Alloys
Lead ASTM E 478 – 2008 / E 536 - 2016 /E 34 – 2011e1
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Cadmium ASTM E 478 – 2008 / E 536 - 2016 /E 34 – 2011e1 / ISO 5960 - 1984
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Mercury JIS H1066 – 1993;CML/HM/01 (AAS/ICP-OES) (Issue No. 1 ; Date : 15.02.2009)
0.1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Hexavalent Chromium CML / HM/02 (UV Spectro method) (Issue No. 1 ; Date : 15.02.2009)ISO 3613 -2010 (Qualitative)ASTM D 6492 – 2016 (Qualitative )
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
3. Electro-Technical Lead ISO 6101–2 (1997)/ 1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
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Products - Plastic, Leather, Polymer, Paper, Rubber, Metals and their Related Products
IEC 62321-2008Cadmium ISO 6101–2 (1997)/
IEC 62321-20081 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Mercury CML / HM/01 (AAS / ICP-OES) (Issue No. 1 ; Date : 15.02.2009)IEC 62321 - 2008
0.1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Hexavalent Chromium CML / HM/02 (Issue No. 1 ; Date : 15.02.2009)(UV-VIS Spectrometric method)IEC 62321 – 2008
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
III. PAINTS AND SURFACE COATINGS
1. Paints, Varnishes & Grease
Lead ASTM D 3335 – 1985a (2014) / ISO 6503 - 1984
0.1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Cadmium ASTM D 3335– 1985a (2014)
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Mercury CML / HM/01 (AAS / ICP-OES)(Issue No. 1 ; Date : 15.02.2009); ASTM D 3624 – 1985a (2015)
0.1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Hexavalent Chromium CML / HM/02 (Issue No. 1 ; Date : 15.02.2009)(UV-VIS Spectrometric method) IEC 62321 – 2008
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
IV. RUBBER & RUBBER PRODUCTS
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1. Vulcanized Rubber
Identification of Polymer
IS 3400 Part 22 – 1984(RA 2008) ASTM D 297-2015
Qualitative
Ash Filler Content ASTM D-297- 2015 IS 3400 Part 22 – 1984 (RA 2008)
0.2% to 50%
V. INDUSTRIAL AND FINE CHEMICALS
1. Barytes Relative density at 27°C
IS:2881 -1984 (RA 2010) 3.0 to 5.0
Fineness[determined by wet method]: Passing through 75 microns IS Sieve % by mass
IS:2881 -1984 (RA 2010) 0.1% to 99%
Passing through 53 microns IS Sieve % by mass
IS:2881 -1984 (RA 2010) 0.5% to 99%
Matter soluble in water, % by mass.
IS:2881 -1984 (RA 2010) 0.01 % to 10 %
VI. ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
1. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring & In plant Air Quality Monitoring
Suspended Particulate Matter
IS 5182 Part 4 : 1999(RA 2014)
1 µg/m3 to 5000 µg/m3
Particulate Matter (Particle Size less than 10µm) or PM10
IS 5182 Part 23 : 2006 (RA 2012)
1 µg/m3 to 1000 µg/m3
Particulate Matter (Size less than 2.5µm) or PM2.5
CML/AIR/SOP/22; (Issue No. 1 ; Issue Date : 09.07.2014)
1 µg/m3 to 1000 µg/m3
Ozone (O3) IS 5182 Part IX: 1974 19.6 µg/m3 to 19620 µg/m3
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(RA 2009) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) IS 5182 Part 2 : 2001
(RA 2012)4 µg/m3 to 1050 µg/m3
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) IS 5182 (Part 6): 2006 (RA 2012)
6 µg/m3 to 750 µg/m3
Carbon monoxide (CO) CML/AIR/SOP/05; (Issue No. & Date : 1 &06.01.2009)IS 5182 Part 10 : 1999(RA 2014)
1 mg/m3 to 100 mg/m3
Lead (Pb) USEPA Compendium method IO-3.4 & 3.2 – 1999; IS 5182 Part 22 : 2004 (RA 2014)(AAS method)
0.1 µg/m3 to 10 µg/m3
Ammonia (NH3) CML/AIR/SOP/07[Issue No & Date : 01 & 05.07.2014](Indo-phenol blue method)
20 µg/m3 to 700 µg/m3
Benzene (C6H6) IS 5182 Part 11 : 2006 (RA 2012)
1 µg/m3 to 500 µg/m3
Benzo(α)pyrene (BaP) Particulate Phase only
IS 5182 Part 12 : 2004 (RA 2014)
1 ng/m3 to 5000 ng/m3
Arsenic (As) USEPA Compendium method IO-3.4 – 1999
1 ng/m3 to 1000 ng/m3
Nickel (Ni) USEPA Compendium method IO-3.4 & 3.2 – 1999
1 ng/m3 to 1000 ng/m3
Total Volatile Organic Compounds (@ low level)
USEPA Method 21- 1995 2 µg/m3 to 2000 µg/m3
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Total Volatile Organic Compounds (@ high level)
USEPA Method 21- 1995 2 mg/m3 to 2000 mg/m3
Chlorine (as Cl2) CML/AIR/SOP/15[Issue No. & Date : 01 & 07.07.2014]
0.145 mg/m3 to 2.9 mg/m3
Carbon dioxide (CO2) CML/AIR/SOP/16Issue No. & Date : 1 & 09.06.2014
1 mg/m3 to 4000 mg/m3
2. Work Environment & Indoor Air Quality monitoring
Total Aerosol Mass NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 0500 – 1994
1 mg/m3 to 20 mg/m3
Respirable Aerosol Mass
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 0600 – 1998
0.5 mg/m3 to 10 mg/m3
Acid Mist NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 2nd Edition – Method No. 187- 1981
0.1 mg/m3 to 10 mg/m3
Oil mist NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 5026- 1996
1 mg/m3 to 20 mg/m3
Chlorine (as Cl2) CML/IAQ/SOP/04[Issue No & Date : 1 & 11.07.2014]
0.1 mg/m3 to 5 mg/m3
Ammonia (as NH3) CML/IAQ/SOP/05[Issue No & Date : 1 & 11.07.2014]
0.1 mg/m3 to 10 mg/m3
Sulphurdioxide (as SO2) ASTM D 2914 - 2015 0.1 mg/m3 to 15 mg/m3
Hydrogen sulfide (as H2S)
CML/IAQ/SOP/07[Issue No & Date : 1 &
10 µg/m3 to 500 µg/m3
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14.07.2014]Nitrogen dioxide (as NO2)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 6014 – 1994
1 mg/m3 to 50 mg/m3
Carbon dioxide(as CO2)
CML/AIR/SOP/16 [Issue No. & Date : 1 & 09.06.2014]
2 mg/m3 to 7000 mg/m3
Oxygen (as O2) NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 6601 – 1994
0.1 % to 25 %
Carbon monoxide (as CO)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 6604 –1996
1 mg/m3 to 100 mg/m3
Temperature CML/AIR/SOP/18; Issue No. & Date : 1 & 09.06.2014
5°C to 70 °C
% Relative Humidity CML/AIR/SOP/18;Issue No. & Date : 1 & 09.06.2014
10 % to 99 %
Ventillation rate CML/VM/SOP/24 (Issue No. & Date : 1 & 22.01.2013)
1 cfm to 100 cfm
Lead (as Pb) NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 7301 – 2003
0.005 mg/m3 to 2 mg/m3
Nickel (as Ni) NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 7301 – 2003
0.005 mg/m3 to 2 mg/m3
Arsenic (as As) NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 7301– 2003
0.005 mg/m3 to 2 mg/m3
Zinc (as Zn) NIOSH Manual of Analytical 0.005 mg/m3 to 2 mg/m3
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Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 7301– 2003
Chromium (as Cr) NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 7301– 2003
0.005 mg/m3 to 2 mg/m3
Volatile Organic CompoundsBenzene NIOSH Manual of Analytical
Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 2549 – 1996; ASTM D 6196 – 2015 CML/AIR/SOP/21Issue No. & Date : 1 & 01.11.2014
1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Bromodichloromethane 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Bromoform 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Carbontetrachloride 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Chlorobenzene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Chloroform 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Choloromethane 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Dibromochloromethane 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
1,1 - Dichloroethane NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods 4th Edition – Method No. 2549 – 1996; ASTM D 6196 – 2015 CML/AIR/SOP/21Issue No. & Date : 1 & 01.11.2014
1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Dichloromethane 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
1,2-Dichloroethane 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
1,2-Dichloroethylene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Cis – 1,2-Dichloroethylene
1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Trans – 1,2-Dichloroethylene
1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
1,1 - Dichloropropane 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Cis-1,2-Dichloropropene
1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Ethylbenzene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Styrene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
1,1,2,2 - 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
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TetrachloroethaneTetrachloroethene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Toluene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
1,1,2-trichloroethane 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Trichloroethene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
Vinyl chloride 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
m-Xylene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
o-Xylene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
p-Xylene 1 mg/m3 to 2500 mg/m3
3. Stack Emission Monitoring
Particulate Matter IS 11255 Part 1:1985 (RA 2014)
1 mg/Nm3 to 5000 mg/Nm3
Sulphur dioxide IS 11255 Part 2:1985 (RA 2014),CML/STACK/SOP/05 (Issue No. & Date : 1 & 21.01.2013 ) (Using Flue Gas Analyzer) USEPA Method – 6C – 1996
3 mg/Nm3 to 5000 mg/Nm3
Oxides of Nitrogen (as NO2)
IS 11255 Part 7:2005(RA 2012); CML/STACK/SOP/05 (Issue No. & Date : 1 & 21.01.2013 ); (Using Flue Gas Analyzer)USEPA Method – 7E – 1990
2 mg/Nm3 to 4000 mg/Nm3
Carbon Monoxide as CO
CML/STACK/SOP/05 (Issue No. & Date :1 & 21.01.2013 )(Using Flue Gas Analyzer);
1 mg/Nm3 to 5000 mg/Nm3
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USEPA Method – 10 – 1996
Carbon dioxide as CO2 CML/STACK/SOP/05(Issue No. & Date:1 & 21.01.2013 )(Using Flue Gas Analyzer); USEPA Method – 3A – 1989
0.1 % to 25 %
Oxygen as O2 CML/STACK/SOP/05(Issue No. & Date: 1 & 21.01.2013 )(Using Flue Gas Analyzer); USEPA Method – 3A – 1989
0.1 % to 25 %
Lead as Pb USEPA Method 29 – 1996 10 mg/Nm3 to 500 mg/Nm3
Nickel as Ni USEPA Method 29 – 1996 10 mg/Nm3 to 500 mg/Nm3
Chromium as Cr USEPA Method 29 – 1996 10 mg/Nm3 to 500 mg/Nm3
4. Stack Emission Monitoring (Diesel Generator Set – Engine rating More than 800 KW)
Carbon Monoxide as CO,(at 15% O2)
CML/STACK/SOP/05 (Issue No. & Date :1 & 21.01.2013 )(Using Flue Gas Analyzer); USEPA Method – 10 – 1996
1 mg/Nm3 to 10,000 mg/Nm3
Particulate Matter, (at 15% O2)
IS 11255 Part 1:1985 (RA 2014)
1 mg/Nm3 to 10,000 mg/Nm3
Oxides of Nitrogen (as NO2) (at 15% O2), dry basis
IS 11255 Part 7:2005 (RA 2012); ML/STACK/SOP/05(Issue No. & Date :1 & 21.01.2013 ) (Using Flue Gas Analyzer)USEPA Method – 7E –
1 mg/Nm3 to 10,000 mg/Nm3
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Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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19905. Stack Emission
Monitoring (Diesel Generator Set – Engine rating Upto 800 kW)
Carbon Monoxide as CO
CML/STACK/SOP/05(Issue No. & Date :1 & 21.01.2013 )(Using Flue Gas Analyzer)USEPA Method – 10 - 1996
0.005 g/kw to hr to 100 g/kw to hr
Total Hydrocarbon (as CH4)
CML/STACK/SOP/05(Issue No. & Date :1 & 21.01.2013 ) (Using Flue Gas Analyzer)
0.005 g/kw to hr to 100 g/kw to hr
Particulate Matter IS 11255 Part 1:1985 (RA 2014)
0.005 g/kw to hr to 100 g/kw to hr
Oxides of Nitrogen (as NOx)
IS 11255 Part 7:2005 (RA 2012); CML/STACK/SOP/05(Issue No. & Date :1 & 21.01.2013 ) (Using Flue Gas Analyzer)USEPA Method – 7E – 1990
0.005 g/kw to hr to 100 g/kw to hr
VII. POLLUTION & ENVIRONMENT
1. Wastes (Liquid/Slurry/ sludge/Solid/ semi-solid) & Municipal Solid Wastes
Specific gravity IS 2720 Part III/Sec1-1980 (RA 2011)
0.8 to 2.5
Flash point USEPA 1010 - 1986 Ambient to 70°CLoss on drying @ 105°C
IS 9235 – 1979 (RA 2009) 0.1 % to 50%
Loss on Ignition @ 600°C
IS 10158 – 1982 (RA 2009) 0.1 % to 80%
Calorific value IS 1350 Part 2 – 1975 1000 kCal/kg to 25000
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(RA 2015) kCal/kgpH @ 25°C IS 10158 – 1982 (RA 2009) 1 to 14Reactive Cyanide USEPA 9013A – 2014
USEPA 9010C - 20041 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Reactive Sulfide USEPA 9031 – 1992 1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgSulfur (Elemental) IS 6655 – 1972 (RA 2010) 1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgOil & Grease (Extractable Organics)
USEPA 9071 B – 1998 0.1 % to 50%
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N
IS 10158 – 1982 (RA 2009) 20 mg/kg to 5000 mg/kg
Total Phosphorus as P IS 10158 – 1982 (RA 2009)(Stannous chloride method)
10 mg/kg to 10,000 mg/kg
Potassium as K IS 10158 – 1982 (RA 2009) 10 mg/kg to 5000 mg/kg Volatile Matter/ organic content
IS 10158 – 1982 (RA 2009) 0.01 % to 50 %
Non- Volatile Matter IS 10158 – 1982 (RA 2009) 0.01 % to 100 %2. Solid Waste -
(Water Leachate) pH APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -
4500 H+ B1 to 14
Total Phenol (as C6H5OH)
APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5530 - B,D
1 mg/l to 500 mg/l
Arsenic as As APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Lead as Pb APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Cadmium as Cd APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.001 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Hexavalent Chromium as Cr 6+
APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Cr - B
0.03 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Copper as Cu APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
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Nickel as Ni APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Mercury as Hg APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3112 B
0.0005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Zinc as Zn APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Fluoride as F APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 – 4500- F-B,D
0.1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Ammonia as NH3 APHA 22nd Edn. 2012-4500-NH3-B,C
1 mg/l to 2000 mg/l
Cyanide as CN APHA 22nd Edn. 2012- 4500 CN-C,E
0.01 mg/l to 5 mg/l
Nitrate as NO3 APHA 22nd Edn. 2012-4500- NO3 - B
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
3. Solid Waste (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) – Leachate)
Arsenic as As USEPA 1311 – 1992 & APHA 22nd Edn.3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Barium as Ba USEPA 1311– 1992 & APHA 22nd Edn.2012 - 3120 B
0.1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Cadmium as Cd USEPA 1311– 1992 & APHA 22nd Edn.2012 - 3120 B
0.001 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Lead as Pb USEPA 1311 – 1992 & APHA 22nd Edn.2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Selenium as Se USEPA 1311– 1992 & APHA 22nd Edn.2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
4. Soil pH @ 25°C IS 2720 Part 26 : 1987 (RA 2011)(electrometric method)
1 to 14
Conductivity @ 25°C IS 14767: 2000 (RA 2016) 1 µS/cm to 2000 µS/cm
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 71 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Moisture IS 2720 Part 2 : 1973 (RA 2015)(Oven-drying method)
0.1% to 50 %
Organic Matter IS 2720 Part 22 : 1972 (RA 2015)
0.1% to 50 %
Cation Exchange Capacity
USEPA 9080 – 1986 3 meq/100 g to 100 meq/100 g
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N
IS 14684 : 1999 (RA 2014) 20 mg/kg to 5000 mg/kg
Total Phosphorus as P IS 10158 –1982 (RA 2009)(Stannous chloride method)
10 mg/kg to 5000 mg/kg
Total Soluble Solids IS 2720 Part 21 : 1977 (RA 2016)(Gravimetric method)
0.1 % to 50 %
Calcium Carbonate IS 2720 Part 23 : 1976 (RA 2010) (Bromothymol Blue indicator method)
0.1 % to 50 %
Total Soluble Sulphate IS 2720 Part 27 : 1977 (RA 2015) (Precipitation method)
20 mg/kg to 5000 mg/kg
Exchangeable Calcium CML/SOIL/SOP/14[Issue No & Date : 1 & 21.08.2014]
10 meq/100g to 1000 meq/100g
Exchangeable Magnesium
CML/SOIL/SOP/15[Issue No & Date : 1 & 21.08.2014]
10 meq/100g to 1000 meq/100g
Available Sodium CML/SOIL/SOP/16[Issue No & Date : 1 & 22.08.2014]
10 meq/100g to 1000 meq/100g
Available Potassium CML/SOIL/SOP/17[Issue No & Date : 1 & 22.08.2014]
10 meq/100g to 1000 meq/100g
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 72 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
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Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Metals 5. Soil / sediments /
WastesCalcium as Ca USEPA 3050 B – 1996
USEPA 7000B – 2007 & USEPA 6010C – 2000
0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kg Magnesium as Mg 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgPotassium as K 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgSodium as Na 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgAluminium as Al 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgBarium as Ba 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgSilver as Ag 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgCopper as Cu 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgIron as Fe 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgManganese as Mn 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgZinc as Zn 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgLead as Pb 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgCadmium as Cd 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgChromium as Cr 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgNickel as Ni 0.1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kgAntimony as Sb 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgArsenic as As 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgMercury as Hg 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kgSelenium as Se 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg
6. Waste Water (Raw & Treated Liquid Effluents & Sewage)
Colour IS 3025 Part 4 – 1983 (RA 2012)(Pt-Co) visual comparison method APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2120 B
1 Hazen to 500 Hazen
Odour IS 3025 Part 5 – 1983(RA 2012)
Qualitative(Objectionable/Unobjectionable)
Turbidity IS 3025 Part 10 - 1984 (RA 2012)
0.1 NTU to 1000 NTU
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 73 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2130 B
pH Value IS 3025 Part 11 - 1983 (RA 2012)(electrometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 H+ B
1 to 14
Temperature IS 3025 Part 9 – 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn 2012 - 2550 B
Ambient to 45°C
Conductivity / Specific conductance
IS 3025 Part 14 – 2013APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2510 B
0.1 µmhos/cm to 100000 µmhos/cm
Total Solids IS 3025 Part 15 – 1984 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 B
1 mg/l to 50000 mg/l
Total Dissolved Solids IS 3025 Part 16 – 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 C
1 mg/l to 50000 mg/l
Total Suspended Solids IS 3025 Part 17 – 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 D
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Fixed and Volatile Solids
IS 3025 Part 18 - 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 E
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Total / carbonate & IS 3025 Part 21 – 2009 1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 74 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
non-carbonate hardness as CaCO3
(RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn.2012-2340 A,C&2320 B
Calcium as Ca IS 3025 Part 40 – 1991(RA 2014)(EDTA titrimetric method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Ca B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Magnesium as Mg IS 3025 Part 46 – 1994 (RA 2014)(EDTA volumetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Mg B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Acidity as CaCO3, IS 3025 Part 22 - 1986 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2310 B
1 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Total / Phenolphthalein/ Carbonate/Hydroxide / Bicarbonate alkalinity as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 23 – 1986 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2320 B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Chloride as Cl IS 3025 Part 32 – 1988 (RA 2014)(argentometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 Cl- B
1 mg/l to 30000 mg/l
Iron as Fe IS 3025 Part 2 - 2004 (RA 2014)IS 3025 Part 53 - 2003 (RA 2014) (1,10 phenanthroline method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B & 3500 - Fe B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 75 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
IS 3025 Part 58-2006 (RA 2012) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5220 B & C
4 mg/l to 40000 mg/l
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) @ 20°C for 5 days
APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5210 B
2 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) BOD @ 27°C for 3 days
IS 3025 Part 44 – 1993 (RA 2014)
2 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Dissolved Oxygen IS 3025 Part 38 - 1989 (RA 2014)(Azide modification)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 – O -C
0.2 mg/l to 8 mg/l
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014)(Macro-kjeldahl method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012-4500-Norg–A,B
1 mg/l to 500 mg/l
Organic Nitrogen IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014)(Macro-kjeldahl method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 -Norg -B
1 mg/l to 500 mg/l
Nitrate as NO3 IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014)(Devarda’s alloy reduction & Chromotropic acid method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -4500 -NO3-B
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Nitrite as NO2 IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn.
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 76 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
2012 -4500- NO2-BFree Ammonia as NH3 IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988
(RA 2014)(Nesslerization method)
0.01 mg/l to 20 mg/l
Ammonical Nitrogen as NH3-N
IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014)(Nesslerization & Titrimetric method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012-4500-NH3-B,C
1 mg/l to 500 mg/l
Oil & Grease IS 3025 Part 39 – 1991 (RA 2014)(Partition gravimetric method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012-5520-O&G-B
1 mg/l to 1000 mg/l
Fluoride as F IS 3025 Part 60 – 2008 (RA 2013)(Zirconium alizarin method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012 - 4500 - F -B,D
0.1 mg/l to 20 mg/l
Chlorine, Residual IS 3025 Part 26 - 1986 (RA 2014)(Iodometric method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012 - 4500 -Cl - B
1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Chlorine, Residual IS 3025 Part 26 - 1986 (RA 2014)(Stabilized neutral ortho-toludine method)
0.1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Anionic SurfactantsActive agent as MBAS
IS 13428-2005(RA 2014) (Annex K)
0.01 mg/l to 5 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 77 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5540 - B, C
Boron as B IS 3025 Part 2 - 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 57 – 2005 (RA 2010)(Curcumin method)IS 13428-2005(RA 2014)(Annex-H)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 - B/B
0.1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Phenolic compounds as C6H5OH
IS 3025 Part 43 - 1992 (RA 2014)(4-amino-antipyrine with chloroform extraction)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5530 - B,C
0.0005 mg/l to 1 mg/l
Phenolic compounds as C6H5OH
IS 3025 Part 43 - 1992 (RA 2014)(4-amino-antipyrine without chloroform extraction)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5530 - B,D
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total / Dissolved phosphate as P
IS 3025 Part 31 - 1988 (Reaff .2014)(Stannous chloride method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012-4500-P - B,D
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total/Reactive/Collidal Silica asSiO2
IS 3025 Part 35 - 1988 (RA 2014)(Molybdo silicate method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012-4500
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 78 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
SiO2-CTotal / Reactive / Collidal Silica as SiO2
IS 3025 Part 35 - 1988 (RA 2014)(Heteropoly blue method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012-4500 SiO2-D
0.02 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Sulphate as SO4 IS 3025 Part 24 – 1986 (RA 2014)(Turbidity method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 SO4 - E
1 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Sulphite as SO3 IS 3025 Part 28 - 1986 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 SO3 - B
2 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Sulphide as S IS 3025 Part 29 - 1986 (RA 2014)( Iodometric method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 S – F
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Sulphide as S IS 3025 Part 29 – 1986 (RA 2014)(Methylene blue method)
0.01 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Sodium as Na IS 3025 Part 45 – 1993 (RA 2014)(Flame photometry method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 – Na-B
0.5 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Potassium as K IS 3025 Part 45 - 1993 (RA 2014)(Flame photometry method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -
0.5 mg/l to 1000 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 79 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
3500 – K - BPercent Sodium CML/W/SOP/64
[Issue No & Date : 2 & 26.06.2014]
1 % to 99 %
Sodium Adsorption Ratio
IS 11624 – 1986 (RA 2009) 1 √meq/l to 10 √meq/l
Residual Sodium Carbonate
IS 11624 – 1986 (RA 2009) ( to )100 meq/l to (+)100 meq/l
Particle Size of suspended Solids
CML/W/SOP/55 (Issue No. & Date : 1 & 06.01.2009 )Using 850 micron IS sieve
Qualitative
Aluminium as Al IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 55 – 2003(RA 2014)(Eriochrome cyanine R method)
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Barium as Ba IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Cadmium as Cd IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 41-1992(RA 2014)(Atomic absorption method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.001 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Copper as Cu IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn.
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 80 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 42 - 1992 (RA 2014)(Atomic absorption method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
Hexavalent Chromium as Cr6+
APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Cr – BIS 3025 Part 52 – 2003 (RA 2014)(Diphenyl carbazide method)
0.03 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total chromium as Cr IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Lead as Pb IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 47 – 1994 (RA 2014)(Atomic Absorbion method – GF)
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Cyanide as CN IS 3025 Part 27 – 1986 (RA 2014)(Colorimetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -4500 CN-C,E
0.01 mg/l to 5 mg/l
Manganese as Mn IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BAPHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 81 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Nickel as Ni IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004(RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Zinc as Zn IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 49 – 1994(RA 2014) (AAS – Direct method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Selenium as Se IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 56 – 2003 (RA 2014) (AAS method – hydride technique)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3114 C
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Arsenic as As IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 37 - 1988 (RA 2014)(AAS method – hydride technique)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3114 C
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Mercury as Hg IS 3025 Part 48 – 1994 (RA 2014) (Cold vapour AAS method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3112 B
0.0005 mg/l to 1 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 82 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Vanadium as V IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Strontium as Sr IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Antimony as Sb IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.001 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Silver as Ag IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BAPHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
VIII. WATER
1. Water(Ground/Surface)
Colour IS 3025 Part 4 – 1983 (RA 2012)(Pt-Co) visual comparison method APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2120 B
1 Hazen to 500 Hazen
Odour IS 3025 Part 5 - 1983 (RA 2012)
Qualitative
Turbidity IS 3025 Part 10 - 1984 (RA 2012) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2130 B
0.1 NTU to 1000 NTU
pH Value IS 3025 Part 11 - 1983 1 to 14
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 83 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(RA 2012)(electrometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 H+ B
Temperature IS 3025 Part 9 – 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22ndEdn 2012-2550 B
Ambient to 45°C
Conductivity/ Specific conductance
IS 3025 Part 14 – 2013APHA 22nd Edn. 2012-2510 B
0.1 µmhos/cm to 100000 µmhos/cm
Total Solids IS 3025 Part 15 – 1984 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 B
1 mg/l to 50000 mg/l
Total Dissolved Solids IS 3025 Part 16 – 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 C
1 mg/l to 50000 mg/l
Total Suspended Solids IS 3025 Part 17 - 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 D
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Fixed and Volatile Solids
IS 3025 Part 18 - 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 E
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Total / carbonate & non-carbonate hardness as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 21 - 2009 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2340 A, C & 2320 B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Calcium as Ca IS 3025 Part 40 – 1991(RA 2014)
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 84 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(EDTA titrimetric method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Ca B
Magnesium as Mg IS 3025 Part 46 - 1994 (RA 2014)(EDTA volumetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Mg B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Acidity as CaCO3, IS 3025 Part 22 – 1986 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2310 B
1 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Total / Phenolphthalein / Carbonate/Hydroxide / Bicarbonate alkalinity as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 23 – 1986 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2320 B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Chloride as Cl IS 3025 Part 32 – 1988 (RA 2014)(argentometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 Cl- B
1 mg/l to 30000 mg/l
Iron as Fe IS 3025 Part 2 - 2004 (RA 2014)IS 3025 Part 53 - 2003 (RA 2014)(1,10 phenanthroline method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B & 3500 - Fe B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
IS 3025 Part 58-2006 (RA 2012) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5220 B & C
4 mg/l to 40000 mg/l
Biological Oxygen APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 85 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Demand (BOD) @ 20°C for 5 days
5210 B
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) BOD @ 27°C for 3 days
IS 3025 Part 44 – 1993 (RA 2014)
2 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Dissolved Oxygen IS 3025 Part 38 - 1989 (RA 2014) (Azide modification)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 – O –C
0.2 mg/l to 8 mg/l
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014)(Macro-kjeldahl method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012-4500-Norg-A, B
1 mg/l to 500 mg/l
Organic Nitrogen IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014) (Macro-kjeldahl method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 -Norg -B
1 mg/l to 500 mg/l
Nitrate as NO3 IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014) (Devarda’s alloy reduction & Chromotropic acid method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 -NO3-B
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Nitrite as NO2 IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988(RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500- NO2-B
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Free Ammonia as NH3 IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014)(Nesslerization method)
0.01 mg/l to 20 mg/l
Ammonical Nitrogen as IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 1 mg/l to 500 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 86 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
NH3-N (RA 2014)(Nesslerization & Titrimetric method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012-4500-NH3- B,C
Oil & Grease IS 3025 Part 39 – 1991 (RA 2014)(Partition gravimetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012-5520-O&G- B
1 mg/l to 1000 mg/l
Fluoride as F IS 3025 Part 60 – 2008 (RA 2013)(Zirconium alizarin method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 – 4500-F-B,D
0.1 mg/l to 20 mg/l
Chlorine, Residual IS 3025 Part 26 – 1986 (RA 2014) (Iodometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 -Cl - B
1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Chlorine, Residual IS 3025 Part 26 - 1986 (RA 2014)(Stabilized neutral ortho-toludine method)
0.1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Anionic SurfactantsActive agent as MBAS
IS 13428-2005 (RA 2014)(Annex-K)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5540 - B, C
0.01 mg/l to 5 mg/l
Boron as B IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 87 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
IS 3025 Part 57 – 2005 (RA 2010) (Curcumin method)IS 13428-2005 (RA 2014)(Annex H)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 - B/B
Phenolic compounds as C6H5OH
IS 3025 Part 43 - 1992 (RA 2014)(4-amino-antipyrine with chloroform extraction)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5530 - B,C
0.0005 mg/l to 1 mg/l
Phenolic compounds as C6H5OH
IS 3025 Part 43 – 1992 (RA 2014)(4-amino-antipyrine without chloroform extraction)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5530 - B,D
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total / Dissolved phosphate as P
IS 3025 Part 31 - 1988 (Reaff .2014)(Stannous chloride method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012-4500-P - B,D
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total / Reactive / Collidal Silica as SiO2
IS 3025 Part 35 - 1988 (RA 2014)(Molybdo silicate method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012-4500 SiO2-C
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total / Reactive / Collidal Silica as SiO2
IS 3025 Part 35 - 1988 (RA 2014)(Heteropoly blue method)
0.02 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 88 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
APHA 22nd Edn.2012-4500 SiO2-D
Sulphate as SO4 IS 3025 Part 24 – 1986 (RA 2014)(Turbidity method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 SO4 - E
1 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Sulphite as SO3 IS 3025 Part 28 – 1986 (RA 2014)
APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 SO3 - B
2 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Sulphide as S IS 3025 Part 29 - 1986 (RA 2014)( Iodometric method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 S – F
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Sulphide as S IS 3025 Part 29 - 1986 (RA 2014)(Methylene blue method)
0.01 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Sodium as Na IS 3025 Part 45 – 1993 (RA 2014)(Flame photometry method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 – Na- B
0.5 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Potassium as K IS 3025 Part 45 – 1993 (RA 2014)(Flame photometry method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -3500 – K - B
0.5 mg/l to 1000 mg/l
Percent Sodium CML/W/SOP/64[Issue No & Date : 2 &
1% to 99 %
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 89 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
26.06.2014]Sodium Adsorption Ratio
IS 11624 – 1986 (RA 2009) 1√meq/l to 10 √meq/l
Residual Sodium Carbonate
IS 11624 – 1986 (RA 2009) ( to )100 meq/l to (+)100 meq/l
Aluminium as Al IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 55 – 2003 (RA 2014)(Eriochrome cyanine R method)
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Barium as Ba IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Cadmium as Cd IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 41-1992(RA 2014)(Atomic absorption method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.001 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Copper as Cu IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 42 – 1992 (RA 2014)(Atomic absorption method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 90 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Hexavalent Chromium as Cr6+
APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Cr – BIS 3025 Part 52 – 2003 (RA 2014)(Diphenyl carbazide method)
0.03 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total chromium as Cr IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Lead as Pb IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004(RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 47 – 1994 (RA 2014)(Atomic Absorbion method – GF)
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Cyanide as CN IS 3025 Part 27 – 1986 (RA 2014)(Colorimetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -4500 CN-C,E
0.01 mg/l to 5 mg/l
Manganese as Mn IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BAPHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Nickel as Ni IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Zinc as Zn IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn.
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 91 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 49 – 1994 (RA 2014) (AAS-Direct method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
Selenium as Se IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 56 – 2003 (RA 2014)(AAS method – hydride technique)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3114 C
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Arsenic as As IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 37 – 1988 (RA 2014)
(AAS method – hydride technique)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3114 C
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Mercury as Hg IS 3025 Part 48 – 1994 (RA 2014) (Cold vapour AAS method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3112 B
0.0005 mg/l to 1 mg/l
Vanadium as V IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Strontium as Sr IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn.
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 92 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
2012 - 3120 BAntimony as Sb IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004
(RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.001 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Silver as Ag IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BAPHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
2. Reagent Grade Water
Specific conductivity @ 25 °C
IS 3025 Part 14 – 2013APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2510 B
0.1 µmohs/cm to 100 µmohs/cm
pH at 25°C IS 3025 Part 11- 1983 (RA 2012) (electrometric method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 H+-B
1 to 14
Total solids or Non Volatile residue at 105°C
IS 3025 Part 15 – 1984 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 B
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Silica as SiO2 IS 3025 Part 35 – 1988 (Reaff .2014)(Heteropoly blue method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 SiO2-D
0.01 mg/l to 5 mg/l
Colour retention of KMnO4 at 27°C
Annex A of IS:1070 – 1992 (RA 2013)
10 minutes to 60 minutes
3. Water for Construction Purpose
Organic Solids IS 3025 Part 18 - 1984 (RA 2012)
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
In Organic Solids IS 3025 Part 18 - 1984 (RA 2012)
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 93 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Sulphate as SO3 IS 3025 Part 24 - 1986 (RA 2014)
1 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Chloride as Cl IS 3025 Part 32 – 1988 (RA 2014)(Argentometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 4500 -Cl- - B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Suspended Matter IS 3025 Part 17 - 1984 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 - D
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
pH @ 25°C IS 3025 Part 11 – 1983 (RA 2012)(electrometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 H+ - B
1 to 14
Water NeutralizationTo neutralize 100ml sample of water, using phenolphthalein as an indicator, using 0.02N NaOHTo neutralize 100ml sample of water, using mixed indicator using 0.02N H2SO4
IS 3025 Part 22 - 1986 (RA 2014)
IS 3025 Part 23 – 1986 (RA 2014)
0.1 ml to 50 ml
0.1 ml to 50 ml
4. Feed Water, Boiler Water & Condensate Water for High Pressure Boiler
pH @ 25°C IS 3025 Part 11 - 1986 (RA 2012)(electrometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012- 4500 H+ - B
1 to 14
Total Hardness as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 21 - 2014 APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 94 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
2340 - C Dissolved Oxygen IS 3025 Part 38 - 1989
(RA 2014)(Azide modification method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 O - C
0.2 mg/l to 8.0 mg/l
Iron as Fe IS 3025 Part 53 – 2003 (RA 2014) (1,10 phenanthroline method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Copper as Cu APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B IS 3025 Part 42 – 1992 (RA 2014)(Atomic absorbtion method – Direct) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Silica as SiO2 IS 3025 Part 35 - 1988 (Reaff .2014)(Heteropoly blue method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 SiO2 – D
0.02 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Oil and Grease IS 3025 Part 39 -1991 (Reaff: 2014)(Partition gravimetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012- 5520 O&G–B
1 mg/l to 1000 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 95 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Residual Hydrazine as N2H4
26 of IS 3550 – 1965 (RA 2009)
0.05 mg/l to 5.0 mg/l
Conductivity @ 25°C IS 3025 Part 14 – 2013 0.1 µmohs/cm to 100000µmohs/cm
Oxygen Consumed in 4 hrs
IS 3025 Part 63 – 2013 0.1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total Alkalinity as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 23 – 1986 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2320 B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Caustic Alkalinity as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 23 – 1986 (RA 2014)
1 mg/l to 500 mg/l
Phosphate as PO4 IS 3025 Part 31-1988 (RA 2014) (Stannous chloride method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012- 4500 P-B, D
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total Dissolved Solids IS 3025 Part 16- 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -2540 C
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Total Suspended solids IS 3025 Part 17- 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 D
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Chloride as Cl IS 3025 Part 32 - 1988 (RA 2014)(Argentometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012- 4500 Cl- - B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Free ammonia as NH3 IS 3025 Part 34- 1988(RA 2014)
0.01 mg/l to 20 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 96 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(Nesslerization method)5. Swimming Pool
Water/Cooling Tower Water/Water Used in Storage Batteries
pH value IS 3025 Part 11-1983 (RA 2012)(electrometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 H+-B
1 to 14
Total alkalinity as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 23- 1986 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2320 B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Aluminium as Al IS 3025 Part 2 – 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 55 :2003 (RA 2014)(Eriochrome cyanine R method)
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total residual chlorine IS 3025 Part 26-1986 (RA 2014)(Stabilized neutral ortho-toludine method)
0.1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Total residual chlorine IS 3025 Part 26-1986 (RA 2014)(Iodometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 Cl - B
1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Oxygen absorbed in 4hrs@ 27°C
IS 3025 Part 63-2013 0.1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total Dissolved Solids IS 3025 Part 16- 1984 (RA 2012)
APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 97 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
2540 C Chloride as Cl IS 3025 Part 32-1988
(RA 2014)(Argentometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 Cl- B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Iron as Fe IS 3025 Part 2 : 2004 (RA 2014)IS 3025 Part 53: 2003 (RA 2014)(1,10 phenanthroline method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B & 3500 – Fe B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Lead as Pb IS 3025 Part 2 : 2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 47-1994 (RA 2014)(Atomic absorption method – GF)
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Color IS 3025 Part 4-1983 (RA 2012)(Pt-Co) Visual comparison methodAPHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2120 B
1 Hazen to 100 Hazen
Turbidity IS 3025 Part 10-1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2130 B
0.5 NTU to 200 NTU
Odour IS 3025 Part 5-1983 Qualitative
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 98 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(RA 2012)
Taste IS 3025 Part 8-1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 – 2160 C
Qualitative
Electrical Conductivity @ 25°C
IS 3025 Part 14 – 2013APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 – 2510 B
0.1 µmohs/cm to 100000 µmohs/cm
Total Suspended Solids IS 3025 Part 17-1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 D
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Total Hardness as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 21 – 2009 (RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2340 C
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Calcium as Ca IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014)IS 3025 Part 40 – 1991 (RA 2014)(EDTA titrimetric method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Ca – B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Magnesium as Mg IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014)IS 3025 Part 46 – 1994(RA 2014)(EDTA volumetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2340 Mg – B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Silica as SiO2 IS 3025 Part 35 – 1988 0.02 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 99 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(Reaff:2014)(Heteropoly blue method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 SiO2 –D
Sulphate as SO4 IS 3025 Part 24 - 1986 (RA 2014)(Turbidity method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 SO4 – E
1 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Free Ammonia as NH3 IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988(RA 2014)(Nesslerization method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - NH3
- B,C
0.01 mg/l to 20 mg/l
Dissolved Oxygen IS 3025 Part 38 - 1989 (RA 2014)(Azide modification method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 O - C
0.2 mg/l to 8 mg/l
Phosphate as P IS 3025 Part 31 – 1988 (Reaff:2014)(Stannous chloride method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 P - B,D
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Manganese as Mn IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BAPHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Copper as Cu IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn.
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 100 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 42 - 1992 (RA 2014)(AAS method – Direct)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
Oxidizable matter ANNEX A3 of IS 1069 – 1993 (RA 2013)
Qualitative
Non volatile residue ANNEX A2 of IS 1069 – 1993 (RA 2013)
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
6. Water/ Driniking Water/ PackagedDrinking Water / Packaged Natural Mineral Water / Processed Food Industry Water
Color (True Color Units)
IS 3025 Part 4 – 1983(RA 2012)(Pt-Co) Visual comparison method APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2120 B
1 Hazen to 100 Hazen
Odour IS 3025 Part 5 - 1983 (RA 2012) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2150 B
Qualitative
Taste IS 3025 Part 8 – 1984 (RA 2012)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2160 C
Qualitative
Turbidity IS 3025 Part 10 - 1984 (RA 2012) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2130 B
0.5 NTU to 200 NTU
Total Dissolved Solids IS 3025 Part 16 - 1984 (RA 2012) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2540 C
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
pH @ 25°C IS 3025 Part 11 - 1983 (RA 2012)
1 to 14
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 101 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(electrometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 H+ - B
Barium as Ba IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Copper as Cu IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 42 - 1992 (RA 2014)(AAS method – Direct)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Iron as Fe IS 3025 Part 2 -2004(RA 2014)IS 3025 Part 53 – 2003 (RA 2014)(1,10 phenanthroline method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Manganese as Mn IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BAPHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Nitrate as NO3 IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014)(Chromotropic acid method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 NO3 -B
1 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 102 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Nitrite as NO2 IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 NO2 -B
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Fluoride as F IS 3025 Part 60 : 2008 (RA 2013)(Zirconium Alizarin method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 F - B,D
0.1 mg/l to 5.0 mg/l
Zinc as Zn IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 49 – 1994 (RA 2014)(AAS – Direct method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Silver as Ag IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 BIS 13428 – 2005 (RA 2014) Annex J
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Aluminium as Al IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 55 – 2003 (RA 2014)(Eriochrome cyanine R method)
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Chloride as Cl IS 3025 Part 32 – 1988 1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
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(RA 2014)(Argentometric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 4500 Cl- B
Selenium as Se IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 56 – 2003 (RA 2014) (AAS method – Hydride technique)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3114 C
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Sulphate as SO4 IS 3025 Part 24 - 1986 (RA 2014)(Turbidity method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 SO4 B
1 mg/l to 5000 mg/l
Total alkalinity as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 23 – 1986 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2320 B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Alkalinity (as HCO3) IS 3025 Part 23 – 1986 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2320 B
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Oxidisability (as O2) IS 3025 Part 63 – 2013 1 mg/L to 100 mg/LChloramine (as Cl2) IS 3025 Part 26 – 1986
(RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500 Cl – G
0.1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Calcium as Ca IS 3025 Part 40 – 1991 (RA 2014)
0.5 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
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(EDTA titrimetric method) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Ca - B
Magnesium as Mg IS 3025 Part 46 – 1994 (RA 2014)(EDTA volumetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3500 Mg –B
0.5 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Sodium as Na IS 3025 Part 45 – 1993 (RA 2014)(Flame photometry method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B & 3500 Na – B
0.5 mg/l to 1000 mg/l
Residual free Chlorine APHA 22nd edn. 2012 – 4500 Cl – B
1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Residual free Chlorine IS 3025 Part 26 – 1986 (RA 2014)(Stabilized neutral ortho toludine method)
0.1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Phenolic compounds as C6H5OH
IS 3025 Part 43 – 1992 (RA 2014)(4-amino antipyrine with chloroform extraction) APHA 22nd Edn. 5530 - B,C
0.0005 mg/l to 1.0 mg/l
Mineral Oil IS 3025 Part 39 - 1991 (RA 2014)(Partition infra-red method)APHA 22nd Edn.2012- 5520 O&G,C
0.01 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Anionic surface active Agent (as MBAS)
IS 13428 -2005 (RA 2014) Annex K
0.01 mg/l to 5 mg/l
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APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 5540 B, C
Sulfide as H2S IS 3025 Part 29 – 1986 (RA 2014)(Methylene blue method)
0.01 mg/l to 1.0 mg/l
Antimony as Sb IS 13428 -2005 (RA 2014) Annex G
0.001 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Boron as B / Borates as B
IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 13428 -2005 (RA 2014) Annex HAPHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 4500B/B
0.1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Mercury as Hg IS 3025 Part 48 1994 (RA 2014)(Cold vapour AAS method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3112 B
0.0005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Cadmium as Cd IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 41-1992(RA 2014)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3111 B
0.001 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Arsenic as As IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 37-1988 (RA 2014)(AAS method – hydride
0.005 mg/l to 10 mg/l
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technique)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3114 C
Cyanide as CN IS 3025 Part 27 – 1986 (RA 2014)(colorimetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -4500 CN-C,E
0.01 mg/l to 5 mg/l
Lead as Pb IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 BIS 3025 Part 47-1994 (RA 2014)(AAS method – GF)
0.005 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Chromium as Cr IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Nickel as Ni IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014) APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
0.01 mg/l to 100 mg/l
Total Hardness as CaCO3
IS 3025 Part 21 : 2014(EDTA titrimetric method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 2340 C
1 mg/l to 10000 mg/l
Ammonia (as total ammonia-N)
IS 3025 Part 34 – 1988 (RA 2014)(Nesslerization method)APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - NH3
- B,C
0.01 mg/l to 20 mg/l
Molybdenum (as Mo) IS 3025 Part 2 -2004 (RA 2014)
0.01 mg/l to 10 mg/l
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APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 - 3120 B
IX. Residue in Water Volatile Organic CompoundsBromoform APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 –
62320.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
1,2-Dichloroethane 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lTetrachloroethylene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lTrichlroethane 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lChloroform 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lDibromochloromethane 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lBromodichloromethane 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lVinylchloride 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lBenzene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lAcrylamide 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lEpichlorohydrin 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lANIONSBromate (as BrO3) ISO 15061:2001
(Reviewed in 2012) By Ion Chromatograph
0.001 mg/L to 1 mg/L
Chloride (as Cl) ISO 10304 -1:2007(Reviewed in 2011)By Ion Chromatograph
1 mg/l to 200 mg/lFluoride (as F) 0.1 mg/l to 10 mg/l
Nitrate (as NO3). ISO 10304 -1:2007(Reviewed in 2011)By Ion Chromatograph
0.5 mg/l to 50 mg/lBromide (as Br) 1 µg/l to 100 µg/lNitrite (as NO2) 1 µg/l to 100 µg/lSulphate (as SO4) 0.5 mg/l to 200 mg/lMetalsAluminium (as Al) IS 3025 part 65 – 2014
By ICP-MS0.020 mg/l to 1.0 mg/l
Antimony (as Sb) 0.003 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lArsenic (as As) 0.005 mg/l to 1.0 mg/l
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Barium (as Ba) IS 3025 part 65 – 2014By ICP-MS
0.050 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lBeryllium (as Be) 0.001 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lCadmium (as Cd) 0.001 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lChromium (as Cr) 0.020 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lCobalt (as Co) 0.001 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lCopper (as Cu) 0.020 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lLead (as Pb) 0.005 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lManganese (as Mn) 0.020 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lMolybdenum (as Mo) 0.020 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lNickel (as Ni) 0.005 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lSelenium (as Se) 0.005 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lSilver (as Ag) 0.005 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lThallium (as Tl) 0.001 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lVanadium (as V) 0.001 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lZinc (as Zn) 0.050 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lMercury (as Hg) 0.0004 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lBoron (as B) 0.05 mg/l to 1.0 mg/lPoly Chlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)2-Chlorobiphenyl Annex M of IS 13428 -2005
(RA 2014);APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 6440; ASTM D 5175 – 1991(2011); CML/INS/SOP/04 (Issue No. Date : 2 & 20.10.2015)
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l3,3’-Dichlorobiphenyl 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l2,4,5-Trichlorobiphenyl 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l2,2’,4,4’-Tetrachlorobiphenyl
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
2’,3’,4,5’,6-Pentachlorobiphenyl
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
2,2’,3,3’,6,6’-Hexachlorobiphenyl
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
2,2’,3,4,5,5’,6- Heptachlorobiphenyl
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
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2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’- Octachlorobiphenyl
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6- Nonachlorobiphenyl
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6,6’- Decachlorobiphenyl
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)Anthracene APHA 22nd Edn. 2012 -
6440; CML/INS/SOP/05(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 20.10.2015)
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lAcenaphthylene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lAcenaphthene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lBenzo(α)pyrene 0.005 µg/l to 100 µg/lBenzo(a)anthracene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lBenzo(b)fluranthene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lBenzo(k)fluranthene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lBenzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lChrysene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lDibenzo(a,h)anthracene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lFluoanthene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lFluorene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lIndeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lNapthalene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lPhenanthrene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lPyrene 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/lPesticides ResidueO,P-DDT CML/INS/SOP/03
(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
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P,P-DDT CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
O,P-DDE CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
P,P-DDE CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
O,P-DDD CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
P,P-DDD CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Gamma HCH (Lindane) CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Alpha BHC (HCH) CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.005 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Beta –BHC (HCH) CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
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Delta – BHC (HCH) CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Alpha - Endosulfan CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Beta – Endosulfan CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Endosulfan sulphate CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 508 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Monocrotophos CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 8141A – 1994
0.005 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Ethion CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 1657A – 2000
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Chlorpyriphos CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 525.2 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Phorate CML/INS/SOP/03 0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
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(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 8141 A - 1994
Phorate sulphoxide CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 8141 A - 1994
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Phorate sulphone CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 8141A – 1994
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
2, 4-Dichlorophenoxy aceticacid
CML/INS/SOP/01(Issue No. & Date: 15.12.2009 ) USEPA 515.1 - 1995, USEPA 8321A - 1996
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Butachlor CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 525.2 - 1995, USEPA 8141A - 1994
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Isoproturon CML/INS/SOP/02Issue No. & Date : 2 & 20.10.2015USEPA 532 – 2000
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Alachlor CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 525.2 - 1995, USEPA 507
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Atrazine CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
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&15.12.2009) USEPA 525.2 - 1995, USEPA 8141A - 1994
Methyl parathion CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 8141A - 1994
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Methyl paraoxon CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 8141A - - 1994
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Malathion CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 8141A- - 1994
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Malaoxon CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 8141A - - 1994
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Aldrin CML/INS/SOP/03 (Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 525.2 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Dieldrin CML/INS/SOP/03(Issue No. & Date : 1 &15.12.2009) USEPA 525.2 – 1995
0.01 µg/l to 100 µg/l
Total Pesticide Residues
By Calculation 0.05 µg/l to 100 µg/l
X. FOOD & AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
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1. Milk & Dairy Products
a. Raw/ Sterilized/ Pasteurized/ Flavored/ Toned/ Double Toned/ Standardized/ Recombined/ Condensed/ Sweetened /Full Cream /Skimmed / Evaporated/ Sweetened Condensed
Total solids AOAC 20th Edn:2016Chapter(33.2.09/925.23/p.10; 33.3.07/920.107/p.66; 33.4.01/945.48/p.70; 33.4.02/920.115/p.71; 33.8.03/941.08/p.96) FSSAI MANUAL (2016) – Milk & Milk products – p.36
1 % to 85 %
Total Fat IS: 1479 Part 2 – 1961(Reaff: 2013) AOAC 20th Edn: 2016 Chapter (33.2.26 /989.05/p.18;33.3.12/920.111/p.65;33.4.02/920.115/p.70; 33.5.08/932.06/p.72; 33.6.04/938.06/p.75;33.7.17/933.05/p.86;33.8.05/952.06/p.96;33.2.27A/2000.8/p.21)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.37,41,42 & 43
1 % to 35 %
Crude protein / Total Nitrogen
IS:7219:1973 (Reaff:2010) AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (33.2.11/ 991.20 /p.10; 33.3.10/ 920.109/ p.65;33.4.01/945.48/p.69; 33.4.02 /920.115/p.70; 33.5.03/930.29/p.71;
0.5 % to 65 %
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33.8.04/930.33/p.96)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.179
Protein Nitrogen AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (33.2.14/991.23/p.14)
0.5% to 30 %
Non-Protein Nitrogen AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (33.2.12/991.21/p.12)
0.5% to 25%
pH IS: 4238 – 1967 (Reaff: 2010)
4 to 10
Titratable acidity AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(33.2.06/ 947.05/p.7)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk Products –p.84
0.1 % to 12 %
Calcium (as Ca) AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (50.1.37/2011.14 /p.57)
0.05 % to 7.5 %
Milk Solids Not Fat (SNF)
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(33.2.45/990.21/p.39)
7.0 % to 12 %
Carbohydrates AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(50.1.16/986.25/p.18) ; IS 1656-2007(RA 2012); FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk Products – p.89
7 % to 16 %
Sugar (as Sucrose) FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk Products –p.137
0.2% to 65 %
Lactose AOAC 20th Edn:2016 0.2% to 25 %
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Chapter (33.2.22/930.28/p.17)
Permitted synthetic food colors
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Food Additives – p.82
Qualitative
Erythrosine FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Food Additives – p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Carmoisine FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Food Additives – p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Ponceau 4R FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Food Additives – p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Sunset Yellow FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Food Additives – p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Tartrazine FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Food Additives – p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Brilliant Blue FCF FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Food Additives – p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Indigo Carmine FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Food Additives – p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Fast Green FCF FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Food Additives – p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Formalin & Hydrogen peroxide
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products. P.28 & 29
Qualitative
Sorbic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Food Additives – p.14
0.05 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Benzoic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Food Additives – p.14
0.05 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Milk solids CML/A&F/D&D/SOP/23(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 26.06.2013)
1 % to 60 %
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Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
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Adulterants (Cane Sugar, Starch, Urea,Maltodextrin)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products. P.9
Qualitative
Neutralizers (NaOH, Na2CO3 , NaHCO3)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products.p.22
Qualitative
Energy value CML/A&F/D&D/SOP/22Issue No. 1 & Issue Date : 26.06.2013
70 kcal/100g to 150 kcal/100g
Aflatoxin – M1 ISO 14501 – 2007 / AOAC 20th Edn 2016- Chapter (49.3.07/2000.08/p.52)
0.4 µg/kg to 50 µg/kg
Sodium Saccharin FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Food Additives – p.45
5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
Acesulfame FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Food Additives – p.65
5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Sucralose FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Food Additives – p.65
5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Aspartame FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Food Additives – p.60
10 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Milk Fat FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Milk & Milk products.p.59
0.5 g/100g to 90 g/100g
Phosphatase FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Milk & Milk products.p.32
Qualitative
Milk Protein in Milk Solid not fat
FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Milk & Milk products.p.49
0.5 g/100g to 60 g/100g
Milk Protein FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products.p.63
0.5 g / 100g to 50 g / 100g
b. Cream / Cream powder / Malai / Curd / Paneer/ Cheese / Butter
Moisture AOAC 20th Edn:2016 / Chapter(33.6.03/920.116/p.75;33.7.03/926.08/p.80; 33.5.02/927.05/p.71)
0.05% to 75 %
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Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Milk/ Yoghurt/ Whey Powder/ Butter (Cooking & Table)/ Milk sweets Dairy Based Deserts / Confections Ice-Creams / Frozen Dessert & Confection /Milk Ice / Milk Lolly
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products-p.47,56,67,86,98,101,109, 140,141)
Total ash IS: 1165 – 2002 (RA 2013) AOAC 19th edition -2012 Chapter (33.2.10/945.46/p.10;33.3.09/920.108/p.65;33.4.02/920.115/p.70;33.4.01/945.48/p.69;33.5.05/930.30/p71;33.6.05/920.117/p.75;33.7.07/935.42/p.81);FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.90, 137,140,149
0.05 % to 10 %
Total solids AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (33.2.09/925.23/p.10;33.3.07/920.107/p.7; 33.4.01/945.48/p.69;33.4.02/920.115/p.70; 33.8.03/941.08/p.96) FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.36
0.5 % to 85 %
Total Fat IS: 1479 Part 2 – 1961(Reaff: 2013) AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (33.2.26/989.05/p.18;33.3.1
0.5 % to 35 %
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2/920.111/p.65; 33.4.02 /920.115 /p.70;33.5.08/932.06/p.72;33.6.04/938.06/p.75;33.7.17/933.05/p.86;33.8.05/952.06/p.96;33.2.27A/2000.8/p.21)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.45,48, 51,58, 59,63,70,88,98,102,137,138,140,141
Crude protein / Total Nitrogen
IS:7219:1973 (Reaff:2010) AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (33.2.11/991.20/p.10;33.3.10/920.109/p.65;33.4.01/945.48/p.69;33.4.02/920.115/p.70;33.5.03/930.29/p.71; 33.8.04/930.33/p.96)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.44
0.5 % to 65 %
NaCl (Common Salt) content in butter
IS: 3507 -1966 (Reaff: 2013)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.104
0.1 % to 15 %
Calcium (as Ca) IS 5949 – 1990 (RA.2010)AOAC 20th Edn -2016 Chapter (2011.14/50.1.37/p.57)
0.1 % to 7.5 %
Milk Solids Not Fat (SNF)
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter
10% to 30%
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(33.2.45/990.21/p.39)Carbohydrates AOAC 20th Edn:2016
Chapter (50.1.16/986.25/p.18);IS 1656-2007(RA 2012); FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk Products – p.89
4% to 25%
Sugar (as Sucrose) FSSAI MANUAL(2016) – Milk & Milk Products –p.137
1.0 % to 65 %
Lactose AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (33.2.22/930.28/p.17)
1% to 25 %
Permitted synthetic food colors
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.82
Qualitative
Erythrosine FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Carmoisine FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives- p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Ponceau 4R FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Sunset Yellow FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives- p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Tartrazine FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Brilliant Blue FCF FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Indigo Carmine FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Fast Green FCF FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.82
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Formalin & Hydrogen peroxide
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products.
Qualitative
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P.28,29Sorbic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-
Food Additives-p.141 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Benzoic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.14
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Milk solids CML/A&F/D&D/SOP/23Issue No. 1 & Issue Date : 26.06.2013
1 % to 60 %
Energy value CML/A&F/D&D/SOP/22Issue No. 1 & Issue Date : 26.06.2013
100 kCal/100g to 1000 kCal/100g
Aflatoxin – M1 ISO 14501 – 2007 / AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter (49.3.07/2000.08/p.52)
0.4 µg/kg to 50 µg/kg
Sodium Saccharin FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives- p.45
5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
Acesulfame FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.65
5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Sucralose FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives-p.65
5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Aspartame FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.60
10 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Curd Content in butter FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products.p.102
0.1 g/100g to 5 g/100g
Milk Fat FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products.p.59
0.5 g/100g to 90 g/100g
Weight / Volume in ice cream
AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (33.8.01/968.14/p.95)
250 g/l to 1500 g/l
Phosphatase in ice cream
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products.p.32
Qualitative
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Milk Protein in Milk Solid not fat
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products.p.49
0.5 g/100g to 60 g/100g
Milk Protein FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products.p.63
0.5 g/100g to 50 g / 100g
c. Foods for Infant Nutrition:Infant Milk Food / Infant Formula/Milk-Cereal & Processed Cereal based complementary food / Follow-Up formula-Complementary foodMilk Powder :Skimmed / partialy Skimmed/ wholeFortified food & agri products/Nutraceuticals
Moisture FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.47
0.1% to 10%
Total Milk Protein FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.49
0.5% to 40%
Total Fat(Gerber Method)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.37
0.5% to 25%
Milk Fat FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Confectionery products- p.59
0.1% to 25%
Linoleate AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (996.01/32.2.02A/p.47)
1 g/100g to 10 g/100g
Total Carbohydrate FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.89
1% to 70%
Total Ash FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.90
0.04% to 10%
Ash insoluble in dilute HCl
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.92
0.01 % to 2.5%
Crude Fibre FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk products – p.93
0.05 % to 10%
Solubility Index IS 12759-1989 (Reaff:2010) 0.5 ml/100g to 5 ml/100gSolubility percent FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–
Milk & Milk products – p.9690% to 99%
Milk protein in milk solid not fat
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk Products – p.49
1 g/100g to 60 g/100g
Milk fat by (Werner Schmid)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk Products – p.88
0.1 g/100g to 90 g/100g
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Vitamin A (as Retinol) AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (2001.13/ 45.1.34/p.51)
10 µg/100g to 10000 µg/100g
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol)
CML/INS/SOP/58(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 03.01.2017)
5 µg/100g to 1000 µg/100g
Vitamin C AOAC 20th Edn-2016 : Chapter (2012.22/50.2.07/p.97)
2 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Thiamine EN 14122 : 2014 0.1 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Riboflavin EN 14152 : 2014 0.2 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Niacin EN 15652 : 2009 0.5 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Pyridoxine EN 14164 : 2014 0.1 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Folic acid CML/INS/SOP/61(Issue No.1&Issue Date 3.1.2017)
2 µg/100g to 5000 µg/100g
Panthothenic acid CML/INS/SOP/59 (Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 03.01.2017)
0.5 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Vitamin B12 AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter (2011.09 /50.1.32/p.47)
0.5 µg/100g to 1000 µg/100g
Choline CML/INS/SOP/31(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 02.02.2014)
25 mg/100g to 200 mg/100g
Vitamin K AOAC 20th Edn 2016: Chapter
0.5 µg/100g to 1000 µg/100g
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(999.15/50.1.25/p.32)
Biotin CML/INS/SOP/60 (Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 03.01.2017)
2 µg/100g to 5000 µg/100g
Vitamin E CML/INS/SOP/71(Issue No.1&Issue Date 05.01.2017)
0.1 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Sodium AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (33.5.12 / 990.23/p. 73)
1 mg/100g to 500 mg/100g
Potassium AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (33.5.12/ 990.23/p. 73)
1 mg/100g to 750 mg/100g
Chloride AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (33.7.10/ 935.43/p. 83)
5 mg/100g to 500 mg/100g
Calcium AOAC 20th Edn-2012 Chapter (50.1.37/ 2011.14/p.57)
5 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Phosphorous AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(4.8.14/965.17/p. 69)
1 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Magnesium AOAC 20th Edn-2012 Chapter (50.1.37/ 2011.14/p.57)
5 mg/100g to 100 mg/100g
Iron AOAC 20th Edn-2012 Chapter (50.1.37/ 2011.14/p.57)
5 mg/100g to 100 mg/100g
Iodine Clause A2 of IS 7224 -2006 (RA 2010)
10 µg/100g to 100 µg/100g
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Copper AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter (50.1.37/ 2011.14/p.57)
100 µg/100g to 500 µg/100g
Zinc 2.5 mg/100g to 50 mg/100g
Manganese 10 µg/100g to 200 µg/100g
Selenium 10 µg/100g to 50 µg/100gLead 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgArsenic AOAC 20th Edn 2016
Chapter (50.1.37/ 2011.14/p.57)
0.01 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTin 1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgCadmium 0.05 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgAflatoxin – M1 ISO 14501 – 2007 /
AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter (2000.08/49.3.07/p.52)
0.4 µg/kg to 50 µg/kg
2. Edible Oils & Fats
a. Vegetable Oils:Crude / Refined / Blend(Coconut / Cotton Seed / Ground Nut/ Linseed / Mahua / Rape-Seed / Mustard / Olive / Olive-Pomace / Poppy Seed / Safflower Seed / Taramira / Til / Niger Seed /
Moisture & Volatile Matter
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (41.1.02/ 926.12/p.1); FSSAI MANUAL(2016)Oil & Fats – p.5
0.1 % to 5 %
Insoluble Impurities (Suspended / other foreign Matter)
IS 548 Part 1 - 1964 (Reaff: 2015)
0.05 % to 2.5 %
Iodine value IS 548 Part 1 -1964 (Reaff: 2010) / FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils &Fats-p.26
5 to 170
Acid value IS 548 Part 1 -1964 (Reaff: 0.2 to 15
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Soyabean / Maize/ Almond / Water-Melon Seed/ Palm/ Palmolein / Palm Kernel / Sun Flower Seed /Rice Bran)Hydrogenated (Vanaspati) Ghee
2010) / FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats-p.23
Peroxide value IS 548 Part 1 -1964 (Reaff: 2010) / FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Oils&Fats-p.84
1 meq/kg to 35 meq/kg
Saponification value IS 548 Part 1 -1964 (Reaff: 2010) / FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils & Fats-p.17
50 to 300
UnsaponifiableMatter
IS 548 part (1) – 1964 (Reaff 2015); FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils & Fats-p.20
0.1 % to 2.5 %
Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic acid)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils& Fats-P.22IS 548 part (1) – 1964 (Reaff 2010)
0.1% to 10%
Refractive index IS 548 part (1) – 1964 (Reaff 2010)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils & Fats-P. 8
1.3330 to 1.5700
Mineral oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils& Fats-P:65
Qualitative
Sesame seed oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils& Fats-P:38
Qualitative
Castor oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils& Fats-P:67
Qualitative
Reichert Meissel value IS 548 part (1) – 1964 2 to 40
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(Reaff 2015) FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils &Fats-P.30
Polenske value IS 548 (part 1) -1964 (Reaff 2015) FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats-P.30
2 to 25
Argemone oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats- P.69
Qualitative
Cloud point FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats- p.40
8 °C to 25 °C
Bellier Turbidity Test FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats- p.35
10°C to 50 °C
Olive pomace oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats-p.57
Qualitative
Semi siccative oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats- p.57
Qualitative
Melting point FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats -p.16; IS 548 (part 1) -1964 (RA 2010)
25 °C to 45°C
Butyro-refractometer reading
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils & Fats- p.8
10 to 90
Cotton seed oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats - p.39
Qualitative
Karanja (Pungam oil) FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats- p.71
Qualitative
Linseed oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats-p.43
Qualitative
β-Carotene FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils & Fats-p.83
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
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Flash Point FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats- p.13
100° C to 350° C
Residual Hexane FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats-p.96
1 mg/ kg to 25 mg/ kg
Butylated Hydroxy Anisole BHA (Antioxidant)
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (47.2.02/ 983.15/p. 2)
5 mg/ kg to 250 mg/ kg
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) – Antixoidant
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (47 .2.02/ 983.15/p. 2)
5 mg/ kg to 250 mg/ kg
Tertiary Butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) – Antioxidant
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (47 .2.02/ 983.15/p. 2)
5 mg/ kg to 250 mg/ kg
Teaseed oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils&Fats- p.55
Qualitative
Tricresyl ortho Phosphate (TCOP)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils &Fats- p.76
Qualitative
Rancidity(Kries Test) FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils & Fats-p.84
Qualitative
Hydrocyanic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils & Fats-p.73
Qualitative
Phosphorous FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Oils & Fats-p.78
1 mg /100g to 1000 mg / 100g
Oryzanol content IS 3448 – 2014 0.5% to 10 %Synthetic Vitamin A AOAC 20th Edn 2016
Chapter : (2001.13/45.1.34/p.51)
1 IU to 50 IU
Trans Fatty acids AOAC 20th Edn – 2016 Chapter (32.2.02A / 996.01/ p.47)
Upto 10 g/100g
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3. Oil Seeds & By-Products
a. Oil Seeds Moisture GAFTA – Method 2:2 (2014)
0.1 % to 20 %
Oil Content GAFTA – Method 3.0 (2014)
0.1 % to 50%
Protein GAFTA – Method 4.1 (2014)
0.1 % to 50%
4. Sugar & Sugar Products
a. Sweetening Agents - Misri, Dextrose & Gur / Jaggery Including Honey
Moisture IS 4941 – 1994 (RA 2008)IS 15279:2003 (RA 2013)/ IS 12923 : 1990 (RA 2013)
0.5 % to 30 %Ash insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid
0.01% to 5 %
Sulphated ash 0.05% to 5%Total reducing sugars (as invert sugar)
0.5 % to 95 %
Sucrose 0.5% to 80 %Fructose / Glucose ratio IS 4941 – 1994 (RA 2008)
IS 15279:2003 (RA 2013)/ IS 12923 : 1990 (RA 2013)
0.5 to 1.5Total Ash 0.05 % to 10 %Acidity 0.1% to 5 %Fiehe’s test QualitativeExtraneous matter 0.05% to 10 %Glucose 0.5% to 99%Water Insoluble Matter 0.05% to 5%Specific gravity @ 27°C 1.350 to 1.500Hydroxy methyl furfural (HMF)
AOAC 20th Edn: 2016 Chapter: (44.4.15/980.23/p.32)
1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg
Added coloring matter FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food additives-p.77
Qualitative
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Sulphur dioxide FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Sugar & Sugar Products – p. 41
10 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
b. Sugar Moisture IS 15279 :2003 (RA 2013)AOAC 20th Edn : 2016 Chapter(925.45/44.1.03/p.1)
0.1 % to 30 %
Sulphated ash AOAC 20th Edn: 2016 Chapter(44.1.05/900.02/p.3)AOAC 20th Edn: 2016 Chapter(44.3.01/925.49/p.23)
0.05 % to 5%
Total reducing sugars (as Invert sugar)
AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter(44.1.15/923.09/ p.8)
0.5% to 95 %
Total Ash AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (44.1.05/900.02/ p.3)
0.05% to 10 %
Water Insoluble Matter IS 15279 : 2003 (RA 2013) 0.05% to 5%Sulphur dioxide AOAC 20th Edn. 2016
Chapter (47.3.43/990.28/p.38)
5 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
5. Confectionary Products
a. Sweets & Confectionary: Sugar boiled confectionary, Lozenges, Chewing gum, bubble gum, Chocolate, Ice Lollies and Edible Ices
Gum IS 6747-1981 (RA 2010) 0.5 g/100g to 50g/100gMoisture AOAC 20th Edn. 2016
Chapter (44.3.01/925.49/p.23)
0.1 % to 65 %
Acid insoluble ash AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (44.3.01/925.49/p.23)
0.01 % to 5 %
Reducing sugar AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (44.1.15/920.39/p.8)
0.5 % to 95 %
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Total reducing sugar / Total Sugars expressed as invert sugar
AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (44.1.15/923.09/p.8)
0.5 % to 95 %
Sulphated ash AOAC 20th Edn: 2016 Chapter (44.1.05/900.02/p.3)AOAC 20th Edn: 2016 Chapter (44.3.01/925.49/p.23)
0.05 % to 5 %
Sulphur dioxide AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (47.3.43/990.28/p.38)
5 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Synthetic food colors FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.82
Qualitative
Sucrose AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (44.1.15/923.09/p.8)
0.5 % to 99%
Butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA)
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (47 .2.02/983.15/p. 2)
5 mg/ kg to 250 mg/ kg
Aspertame FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives-p.60
10 mg/ kg to 2500 mg/kg
Acesulfame K FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.65
5 mg/ kg to 1000 mg/kg
Saccharin Sodium FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives-p.45
5 mg/ kg to 500 mg/kg
Sucralose FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.65
5 mg/ kg to 500 mg/kg
Total Protein AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (4.2.11 /2001.11/p.34)
0.5 g/100g to 50g/100g
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Total Fat AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (44.3.03/920.177/p.24)
0.5 g/100g to 60 g/100g
Titanium dioxide FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additive-p.82
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Milk Fat AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (33.8.05/952.06 / p.96)
0.5 g /100g to 25g /100g
Cocoa Solids AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (31.3.01/931.05 / p.9)
0.5 g/100g to 60g/100g
Milk Solids IS 1163: 1992 (RA 2009) 0.5 g /100g to 25g /100g6. Cereal & Cereal Products
a. Cereals & Cereal Products - Atta, Maida, Suji, Rawa, Besan, Pearl Barley & BarleyFood Grains (Pulses) – Wheat, Maize, Jawar, Bajra, Masur (Lentils), Urd whole (Black Matpe), Moong, Channa (Yellow gram), Rice, Corn, Rye, Oats other than seed, Dal (Arhar, Moong, Urd, Dal Channa)
Moisture IS 1009 – 1979 (Reaff: 2010) AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(32.1.03/925.10/p.1;32.2.01/945.38/p.46; 32.5.02/926.07/p.78 )FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Cereal & Cereal Products -p -8
0.5 % to 25 %
Total Ash IS 1155 – 1968 (Reaff: 2010) AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(32.1.05/923.03/p.2;32.2.01/945.38/p.46; 32.4.02/935.39/p.77 ; 32.5.03/925.11/p.79)
0.05% to 10 %
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& Beans (Vigna (lablab), Soybean, Kidney &Brown eye)Peas: Green, Pigeon (Torr), Cow & Kaspa (Dun)Rolled Oats (Quick cooking oats), Corn flour, Corn Flakes & Custard Powder Bakery Products – Biscuit, Wafers, Bread & Bun Macaroni Products Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti, Vermicelli & Noodles)Malted & Malt based foodsStarchy Foods – Sago Snacks / Savories
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Cereals & Cereal Products -p-14
Ash insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Cereal & Cereal Products-p.16
0.05 % to 5 %
Gluten FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Cereal & Cereal Products-p.17Appendix D of IS 1009-1979 (RA 2010)
1 % to 30 %
Alcoholic Acidity as H2SO4
(On Dry Basis)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Cereal & Cereal Products – p.18. Appendix E of IS 1009-1979 (RA 2010)
0.05 % to 10 %
Alcoholic Acidity as NaOH
(On Dry Basis)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Cereal & Cereal Products – p.18. Appendix E of IS 1009-1979 (RA 2010)
0.1 ml to 10 ml ofN NaOH
Protein / Nitrogen AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(32.2.03/979.09/p.52)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Cereal & Cereal Products-p.19
0.2 % to 78 %
Crude fiber AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(32.3.16/950.37/p.75
0.05% to 40 %
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32.4.02/935.39/p.7732.5.06/930.24/p.79)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Cereal & Cereal Products –p-23
Damaged grains in raw cereals
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Cereal & Cereal Products P. 1
0.1% to 15 %
Weevilled grains in raw cereals
0.1% to 15 %
Other edible grains in raw cereals
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Cereal & Cereal Products P. 1
0.1% to 15 %
Mould in raw cereals QualitativeInsect in raw cereals QualitativeForeign Matter (Mineral Matter & Organic Matter)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Cereal & Cereal products – p.3
0.1% to 15 %
Rodent hair & excreta FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Cereal & Cereal products – p.4
Qualitative
Added colouring matter FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additive-p.82
Qualitative
Uric acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Cereal & Cereal products – p.9
5 mg/Kg to 750 mg/Kg
Kesari Dal β-oxalylaminoalanine (BOAA)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Cereal & Cereal products – p.33
Qualitative
Argemone mexicana seeds
CML/A&F/C&C/SOP/08Issue No. 1 & Issue Date : 03.01.2013
Qualitative
Kesari Dal CML/A&F/C&C/SOP/13 Qualitative
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Issue No.1& Issue Date:05.01.2013
Hydrogen cyanide (as HCN)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Cereal & Cereal products – p.11
5 mg/Kg to 50 mg/kg
Total Fat AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (32.5.05/925.12/p.79)
0.1% to 25 %
Energy value CML/A&F/C&C/SOP/17Issue No. 1& Issue Date : 05.01.2013
200 kcal/100g to 450 kcal/100g
Inorganic Bromide CML/A&F/C&C/SOP/15Issue No. 1 &Issue Date : 05.01.2013
5 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Hydrogen Phosphide CML/A&F/C&C/SOP/18Issue No.1&Issue Date :05.01.2013
Qualitative
Aflatoxins (B1,B2,G1,G2)
AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter (2005.08/49.2.18/p.21)
0.4 µg/kg to 100 µg/kg(each)
Ochratoxin - A CML/INS/SOP/62(Issue No.1 & Issue Date:04.01.2017)
0.4 µg/kg to 50 µg/kg
Starch Content FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Spices & Condiments – p.33
0.5 % to 75%
Total ash excluding salt FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Cereal & Cereal products –p.48
0.1 % to 15%
Solubility FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Milk & Milk Products – p-96
80 g/ 100g to 99 g/ 100g
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Buthylated hydroxy anisole (BHA)
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (47 .2.02/983.15/p. 2)
5 mg/ kg to 250 mg/ kg
Tertiary butyl hydro quinone (TBHQ)
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (47 .2.02/983.15/p. 2)
5 mg/ kg to 250 mg/ kg
Sorbic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives-p.14
1 mg/ kg to 2500 mg/kg
Benzoic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives- p.14
1 mg/ kg to 2500 mg/kg
Aspartame FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.60
10 mg/ kg to 2500 mg/kg
Acesulphame K FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.65
5 mg/ kg to 1000 mg/kg
Saccharin Sodium FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives- p.45
5 mg/ kg to 500 mg/ kg
Sucralose FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.65
5 mg/ kg to 1000 mg/kg
Agaric Acid CML/INS /SOP / 26Issue No. & Date: 1 & 17.09.2014
10 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg
Hypericine CML/INS /SOP / 28Issue No & Date:1&17.09.2014
0.1 mg/kg to 1 mg/kg
Saffrole CML/INS /SOP / 30Issue No & Date: 1 & 17.09.2014
1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg
7. Nuts & Nut Products
a. Nuts Moisture AOAC 20th Edn:2016 0.1% to 25 %
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(Groundnut Kernel, Pistachio, Almond, Cashew Kernel, Walnut, Dry Fruits & Dates)
Chapter (40.1.04/925.40/p.1)
Ash insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid
IS 4684 – 1975 (Reaff:2010) FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Cereal & Cereal Products – p..16
0.05 % to 2.5 %
Acidity of extracted fat expressed as oleic acid
IS 4684 – 1975 (Reaff:2010); FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Cereal & Cereal Products – p..41
0.1 % to 10 %
Aflatoxins (B1,B2,G1,G2)
AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (49.2.18/ 2005.08/p.21)CML/INS/SOP/34(Issue No. 4 & Issue Date 06.07.2016)
0.4 µg/kg to 100 µg/kg(each)
Damaged kernel in ground nut kernel
CML/A&F/N&N/SOP/12(Issue No.1& Issue Date 27.02.2014)
0.1% to 10%
Unopened Shells in pistachio nuts
CML/A&F/N&N/SOP/15(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 13.05.2014)
0.1 % to 10%
Empty Shells in pistachio nuts
CML/A&F/N&N/SOP/14(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 13.05.2014)
0.1 % to 10%
Extraneous matter in Dates
CML/A&F/N&N/SOP/11(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 27.02.2014)
upto 10%
Blemished / Damaged / CML/A&F/N&N/SOP/13 0.1% to 10%
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Discolored Units (Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 27.02.2014)
Extraneous vegetable matter
CML/A&F/N&N/SOP/11(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 27.02.2014)
upto 10%
Moisture GAFTA – Method 2:2 (2014)
0.1 % to 20 %
Oil Content GAFTA – Method 3.0 (2014)
0.1% to 50%
Protein GAFTA – Method 4.1 (2014)
0.1% to 50%
8. Tea, Coffee & Cocoa Products
a. Stimulant Foods (Beverages) Tea & Green TeaCoffee (roasted, ground, Instant & Soluble Coffee Powder) Chicory, Coffee-Chicory mixture & Instant Coffee-Chicory mixture
Total ash IS 2791 : 1992 RA 2009);IS 3077 : 1992 (RA 2011)
0.05 % to 10 %Water extract / Aqueous extract
0.1 % to 40 %
Water soluble ash 1.0 % to 70 %Alkalinity of water soluble ash expressed as KOH
0.5 % to 7.5 %
Acid insoluble ash 0.05 % to 2.5 %
Moisture 0.1 % to 15 %Solubility in boiling water
5 seconds to 60 seconds
Solubility in cold water @ 16±2°C
1 to 10 minutes
Crude fiber IS 10226 (Part 1) :1982(RA 2015)
0.05 % to 25 %
Caffeine (anhydrous) IS 16028 : 2012 0.05 % to 12.5 %Chicory FAO, Manuals of Food Qualitative
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quality control 14/8
(Food Analysis - Quality, Adulteration & Tests of Identity)
Iron filings FSSAI, Quick Test for some adulterants in food instruction manual – Part I
10 mg/kg to 5000 mg/kg
Sorbic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives -p.14
1 mg/kg to 2500 mg/ kg
Aspertame FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives- p.60
10 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Acesulfame K FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.65
5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
Sucralose FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.65
5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Total Catechins CML/A&F/SF/SOP/12(Issue No.1 & Issue Date 04.01.2014)
1% to 25%
Cashew nut shells CML/A&F/SF/SOP/13(Issue No. 1 &Issue Date 04.01.2014)
Qualitative
Alkalinity of soluble ash in ml of 0.1 N hydrochloric acid per gram of the material
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (30.1.25/920.100/p.10)
1 ml to 10 ml
b. Cocoa Powder Total Ash AOAC 20th Edn.2016 Chapter (31.1.04/ 952.15/ p.1)
0.05% to 15%
Ash insoluble in dilute Hydrochloric acid
AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (31.1.06 / 975.12/ p.2)
0.01% to 5%
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Alkalinity of total ash AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (31.1.05 / 975.11/ p.2)
0.5 % to 20%
Cocoa butter AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter(31.4.02 / 963.15/ p.10)
0.5% to 40%
9. Fruits & Vegetables and their Products
a. Fruits & Vegetables and Its Products
pH IS:2860–1964 (Reaff: 2008)AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (42.1.04/981.12/p.2)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Fruits and vegetable products-p.11
2 to 12
Moisture AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(42.3.09/984.25/p.14, 37.1.10/934.06/p.4 )FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Fruits and Vegetable products-p.34
0.05% to 90 %
Total Ash AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (37.1.18/940.26/p.7)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Fruits and Vegetable Products-p.41
0.05% to 12.5 %
Titratable Acidity IS:2860–1964 (Reaff: 2008)AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter
0.05 % to 12.5 %
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(37.1.37/942.15/p.10)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Fruits and Vegetable Products-p.12
Sulphur dioxide AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (47.3.43/990.28/p.38 )FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Sugar & Sugar products – p.41
5 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Acid insoluble ash AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (30.1.25/920.100/p.10) FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Fruits & Vegetable Products-p. 35
0.05 % to 5 %
Total soluble solids (Brix) / Total soluble solids (salt free basis)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Fruits & Vegetable products – p.11
2% to 95 %
Fruit Juice Content FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Fruits & Vegetable products – p.37
5% to 30 %
Drained Weight AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter(37.1.04/953.15/p.2)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Fruits & Vegetable Products-p.3
1% to 95 %
Added coloring matter CML/A&F/F&V/SOP/12(Isse No. 1 & Issue Date
Qualitative
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14.07.2013)Added Wax Coating (Carnauba/Bees/ Shellac)
CML/A& F/F&V/SOP/13(Isse No. 1 & Issue Date 14.07.2013)
Qualitative
Rotting & Mould CML/A& F/F&V/SOP/23(Isse No. 1 & Issue Date 25.08.2013)
Qualitative
Rodent Contamination CML/A& F/F&V/SOP/24(Isse No. 1 & Issue Date 25.08.2013)
Qualitative
Benzoic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- Page.14
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Inorganic Bromide CML/A& F/F&V/SOP/20(Isse No. 1 & Issue Date 14.07.2013)
1 mg/kg to 125 mg/kg
Ascorbic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Fruits& Vegetables -p.21
1 mg/100g to 100 mg/100g
Sorbic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives –p 14
1 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Starch FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Spices and condiments p. 33
1 % to 75%
Total Sugar FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Fruits&Vegetables-p.15
1% to 85%
Percentage of reducing sugar to total sugar
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Fruits& Vegetables-p.18
1 % to 70%
Peroxidase Test FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Fruits& Vegetables-p.51
Qualitative
BHA AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter (47.2.02/983.15/p2)
1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
TBHQ AOAC 20th Edn 2016 1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
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Chapter (47.2.02/983.15/p2)
Ponceau 4R FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Food Additive/p 82
1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgCarmoisine 1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgErythrosine 1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgTartarzine CML/INS/SOP-016
(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference : AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter :2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgSunset Yellow 1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgIndigo carmine 1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgFast Green FCF 1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgBrilliant Blue FCF 1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
b. Pickles Drained Weight FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Fruits & Vegetables-p.4
1.0 % to 95%
Sodium Chloride content when packed in brine
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Fruits & Vegetables-p.9
0.1 % to 50%
Acidity as citric acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Fruits & Vegetables-p.12
0.1 % to 10%
Synthetic color FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p.82
Qualitative
c. Table Olives Sodium Chloride in brine
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Fruits & Vegetables-p.9
0.1 % to 50%
pH of brine FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Fruits & Vegetables-p.11
3 to 10.0
Acidity of brine as lactic acid
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Fruits & Vegetables-p.12
0.1% to 10%
Damaged matter CML/A&F/TO/SOP/02(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 13.05.2014)
upto 10%
Insect damaged matter CML/A&F/TO/SOP/02(Issue No.1&Issue Date
upto 5%
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13.05.2014)Foreign matter CML/A&F/TO/SOP/01
(Issue No.1 & Issue Date 13.05.2014)
upto 5 Unit/kg
d. Grated Desiccated Coconut
Extraneous Vegetable matter
CML/A&F/F&V/SOP/27(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 25.08.2013)
1 units/ 100g to 50 units/ 100g
Moisture FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Fruits&Vegetables-p.34
0.5% to 20%
Total Ash FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Fruits&Vegetables-p.41
0.05 % to 10%
Oil Content FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Fruits&Vegetables-p.33
0.1% to 75%
Acidity of extracted fat expressed as Lauric acid
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)Manaul – Cereals and Cereal Products- p.41
0.1% to 10%
Sulphur dioxide AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 Chapter (47.3.43 / 990.28/ p.38)
5 mg/kg to 2000 mg/kg
e. Brewed Vinegar / Synthetic Vinegar
Acidity FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Fruit and Vegetable P.12
0.05 % to 25 %Total Solids 0.1% to 25 %Total Ash content 0.05% to 7.5 %Mineral Acids QualitativeColoring Matter FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–
Fruit and Vegetable P.12Qualitative
10. Meat & Meat Prodcuts
a. Meat & Meat Products
Total Fat content IS 5960 Part 3 : 1970 (Reaff: 2010)
0.5% to 75 %
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AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (39.1.05/960.39/p.2) FSSAI MANUAL(2016)for meat & meat products – p.38
Sodium nitrite FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Meat & Meat products – p.4
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Sulphur dioxide AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (47.3.43/ 990.28/p.38)
5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Phosphate (expressed as P)
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (965.17 /4.8.14 / p.69)
0.1 % to 10 %
11. Food Additives & Preservatives
a. Monosodium Glutamate
Moisture IS 9505: 2007 (Reaff 2011) 0.1 % to 5 %Assay 90 % to 100 %Chloride 0.05 % to 1 %
12. Beverages (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic)
a. Beverages alcoholic - Distilled liquors (Sprit, cordials, Wine, Grape Sprit, Whisky, Brandy, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Beer)
Total acidity IS 3752:2005 (RA 2009) 40 g/100 lit to 250 g/100 litEthyl Alcohol content AOAC 20th Edn:2016
Chapter(26.1.10/950.04/p.5)IS 3752: 2005(RA 2009)
1 % to 99 %
Ash content IS 3752: 2005(RA 2009) 0.01 % to 7.5 %Fixed acidity IS 3752: 2005(RA 2009) 0.1 g/lit to 45 g/lit
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Esters as ethyl acetate IS 3752: 2005(RA 2009) 1 g/100 l to 45 g/100 lit of absolute alcohol
Aldehyde as acetaldehyde
IS 3752: 2005(RA 2009) 1 g/100 to 25 g/100 lit of absolute alcohol
Methyl alcohol IS 3752: 2005(RA 2009) QualitativeTotal Sulphur dioxide IS 7585:1995 (RA 2009) 5 mg/l to 2500 mg/lResidue on Evaporation IS 3752:2005 (RA 2009) 0.1% to 5.0 %Volatile acids as acetic acid
1 gms/100 lit to 250gms/100 lit
Higher alcohols as amyl alcohol
IS 3752:2005 (RA 2009) 1 gm/100 lit to 750 gm/100 lit
Furfural 5 g/100 lit to 2500 g/100 litTotal acids as Tartaric acid
1 g/100 lit to 100 g/100 lit
pH IS 3865 : 2001 (RA 2009) 3 to 10Free Sulphur dioxide IS 7585 : 1995 (RA 2009) 5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kgReducing Residual sugar
IS 7585 : 1995 (RA 2009)FSSAI MANUAL (2016)
Sugar & Sugar Products –p 30
0.25% to 10 %
Trichloromethane CML/A&F/DL/SOP/14(Issue No.. 1 & Issue Date 7.3.2014)
Qualitative
Alkaloids CML/A&F/DL/SOP/17(Issue No.. 1 & Issue Date 7.5.2014)
Qualitative
b. Non-Alcoholic Beverages / Carbonated water/Carbonated
pH IS 3865 : 2001 (RA 2009) 2 to 10Caffeine FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–
Beverages- p 81 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg
Caramel AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Qualitative
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Chapter (28.1.42/948.07/p.13)
Furfural IS 3752:2005 (RA 2009) 1 g /100 lit to 25 g /100 litSulphur dioxide IS 7585: 1995 (Reaff 2009) 10 mg/kg to 750 mg/kgSynthetic Color FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–
Food additive –p.82Qualitative
Benzoic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.14
1 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Sorbic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.14
1 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Sodium Saccharin FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.45
5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
Acesulfame-K FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.65
5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
Aspartame FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.60
10 mg/kg to 2500 mg/kg
Sucralose FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Food Additives- p.65
5 mg/kg to 1000 mg/kg
13. Spices & Condiments
a. Spices & Condiments -Caraway, Cardamom, Chillies, Capsicum (Lal Mirchi), Cinnamon,
Moisture IS 1797-1985(RA 2009); AOAC 20th Edn:2016 43.1.04/986.21/p.1FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Spices & Condiments – p.2
0.5% to 20 %
Mould / Living & dead insects / Insect Fragments / Rodent
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food Additives-p. 82
Qualitative
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Cassia, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginger, Mace, Mustard, Nutmeg, Pepper Black & White, Poppy, Turmeric, Curry Powder, Mixed Masala, Aniseed & Ajowan
contamination/ added coloring matter Total Ash IS 1797-1985 (RA 2013);
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (43.1.05/941.12/p.2)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Spices & Condiments-p.12
0.05% to 10 %
Ash insoluble in dilute HCl
IS 1797-1985 (RA 2013) ; AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (43.1.05/941.12/p.2 )FSSAI MANUAL(2016) Manual–Spices & Condiments – p.14
0.05% to 5 %
Protein / Nitrogen AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (43.1.06/920.165/p.2)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Spices & Condiments-p.31
0.1 % to 15 %
Crude fibre IS 1797-1985 (RA 2013) ; AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (43.1.12/920.169/p.3)FSSAI MANUAL (2016)-Spices & Condiments-p..22
0.05% to 35 %
Edible common salt (Sodium Chloride)
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Milk &Milk Products-p.104
0.5% to 10 %
Non volatile ether extract
IS 1797-1985 (RA 2013) ; AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (43.1.21/920 .172/ p.7); FSSAI
0.1 % to 50 %
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MANUAL(2016)– Spices & Condiments-p.18
Calcium (as CaO) IS 5949 : 1990 (RA 2010) 1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgTotal Phosphorous as P
AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (4.8.14/965.17/p.65)
0.1 % to 25 %
Volatile oil content AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (43.1.14/962.17/p.3),IS 1797: 1985 (RA 2013)FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Spices & Condiments p-19
0.2% to 30 %
Added Colouring Matter FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Food additives – p.82
Qualitative
Colouring power expressed as Curcuminoid content
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)–Spices and condiments p -34
0.1% to 9 %
Extraneous matter FSSAI MANUAL (2016) Cereals and Cereals Products. p.2
0.1% to 10 %
Empty & malformed capsules / Immature & shriveled capsules / Insect damaged matter in cardamom
0.1% to 10 %
Tendrils / Mother / Khokar / Headless / Insect damaged incloves
0.1% to 10 %
Inorganic Bromide CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/13 5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
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(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 17.04.2013)
Piperine Content ASTA 4th Edn : 12.1 (1997) 0.5% to 15%Capsaicin AOAC 20th Edn:2016
Chapter (43.1.43/995.03/p.14)
1000 SHU to 25000 SHU
Starch Content FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Spices and condiments p -35
0.5% to 70%
Cold Water Soluble Extract
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– Spices and condiments p -15
1 % to 95%
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1 & G2)
AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (49.2.18/ 2005.08/p.21)CML/INS/SOP/34(Issue No.4&Issue Date 6.07.2016)
0.4 µg/kg to 100 µg/kg(each)
Ochratoxin - A CML/INS/SOP/62(Issue No.1&Issue Date 4.01.2017)
0.4 µg/kg to 50 µg/kg
Sudan Dye - I ASTA 4th Edn : 28 (1994) 5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgSudan Dye – II 5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgSudan Dye – III 5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgSudan Dye - IV 5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kgLead Chromate FSSAI Instruction Manual –
Part 1 Common Method for Detection for Adultrant at households
Qualitative
Light / Brown / Red Seeds in Large Cardamom
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/29(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 4.10.2014)
0.1% to 10%
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Unripe/Marked /broken fruitsSeeds / Fragments in Chillies & Capsicum
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/26(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 22.08.2014)
0.1% to 10%
Split / Damaged / Discolored /Insect damaged in coriander fruits
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/23(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 7.6.2014)
0.1 % to 10%
Broken / Insect damaged / other edible seeds in cumin seeds
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/18(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 13.3.2014)
0.1 % to 10%
Defective / Other edible / Insect damaged seeds in Fennel
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/20(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 13.03.2014)
0.1% to 10%
Insect damaged / Other edible seeds in Fenugreek
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/20(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 13.03.2014)
0.1% to 10%
Alcohol (90% v/w) soluble extract
FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Beverages, Tea , Coffee and Chicory – p- 9
1% to 10%
Nutmeg in Mace / Mace in Nutmeg
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/17(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 24.06.2013)
0.1% to 10%
Argemone oil FSSAI MANUAL(2016)- Oils & Fats – p.69
Qualitative
Light / pinheads / broken berries / Insect damaged matter / other foreign edible seeds in Pepper
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/37(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 20.12.2014)
0.1% to 10%
Bulk Density FSSAI MANUAL(2016)– 50 g/ lit to 1100 g/ lit
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Spices and condiments - p - 26
Defective Rhizomes in Turmeric
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/34(Issue No.1 & Issue Date 13.12.2014)
0.1% to 10%
Shrivelled, Immature, damaged / insect damaged / broken/ foreign edible seeds in Aniseed
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/40(Issue No.1 & Issue Date 20.12.2014)
0.1 % to 10%
Shrivelled / Damaged / Insect Damaged / Broken fruit in Ajowan
CML/A&F/S&C/SOP/33(Issue No.1 & Issue Date 13.12.2014)
0.1% to 10%
Agaric acid CML/INS/SOP /26Issue No. & Date: 1 & 17.09.2014
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Hydrocyanic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Cereal & Cereal Products-p.11
0.5 mg/kg to 25 mg/kg
Hypericine CML/INS/SOP /28Issue No & Date: 1 & 17.09.2014
0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg
Saffrole CML/INS/SOP /30Issue No & Date: 1 & 17.09.2014
1 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg
Edible Colors & Flavours
b. Flavouring Agents Refractive Index FSSAI MANUAL(2016) Manual – Oils & Fats –p8
1.100 to 1.7500
Inorganic Bromide CML/A&F/F/SOP/01(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 17.04.2016)
5 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
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Agaric acid CML/INS/SOP /26Issue No. & Date: 1 & 17.09.2014
1 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg
Hydrocyanic acid FSSAI MANUAL(2016)-Cereal & Cereal Products-p.15
0.5 mg / kg to 25 mg / kg
Hypericine CML/INS/SOP /28Issue No & Date: 1 & 17.09.2014
0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg
Saffrole CML/INS/SOP /30Issue No & Date: 1 & 17.09.2014
1 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg
Methyl Mercury as Hg CML/INS/SOP/47(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 22.2.2017)
0.1 mg/kg to 5 mg/kg
Aflatoxins (B1,B2,G1,G2)
AOAC 20th Edn-2012 Chapter (49.2.18/ 2005.08/p.21)
0.4 µg/kg to 100 µg/kg (each)
Melamine CML/INS/SOP/65(Issue No. 1 & Issue Date 22.2.2017)
0.1 mg/kg to 5 mg/kg
14. Othersa. Salt (Common &
Iodized)Moisture IS 7224:2006 (RA 2010) 0.1 % to 25 %Water insoluble matter 0.01% to 10 %Sodium Chloride content as NaCl
75% to 99.9 %
Matter Soluble in water other than NaCl
0.5% to 10 %
Calcium as Ca 0.001% to 0.5 %Magnesium as Mg 0.001% to 0.5%
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Sulphate (SO4) 0.01 % to 5 %Alkalinity (As Na2CO3) 0.01% to 0.1 %Iodine content 5 mg/kg to 750 mg/kg
14. Nutritional Information of Fooda. Nutritional
Information for Ready to Eat / cook & Pre-Packaged Foods
Energy CML/A&F/NI/SOP/01(Issue No.1& Issue Date 4.1.2013)
10 kCal/100g to 1500 kCal/100g
Protein AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (2001.11/4.2.11/p.34)
0.5 g/100g to 100 g/100g
Crude Fibre IS 10226 1982 part 1 (Reaff 2015)
0.05 g/100g to 25 g/100g
Dietary Fiber AOAC 20th edition -2016 Chapter (985.29/32.05.01)
0.5 g / 100g to 75g / 100g
Carbohydrate AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (986.25/50.1.16/p.18)
10 g/100g to 75 g/100g
Added Sugar AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (925.42/43.1.28/p.9)
0.5 g/100g to 25 g/100g
Total Fat AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (950.54/43.1.34/p.9)
0.5 g/100g to 50 g/100g
Saturated Fatty acids AOAC 20th Edn – 2016 Chapter(32.2.02A / 996.01 /p.47)
1 g/100g to 25 g/100gMono unsaturated fatty acids
1 g/100g to 25 g/100g
Poly unsaturated fatty acids
0.1 g/100g to 25 g/100g
Trans Fat Upto 5 g/100gCholesterol AOAC 20th Edn 2016 upto 100 mg/100g
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Chapter (45.4.10/994.10/p.102)
Calcium AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (50.1.37/2011.14/p.57)
10 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
Iron AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (50.1.37/2011.14/p.57)
1 mg/100g to 100 mg/100g
Sodium AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (50.1.37/2011.14/p.57)
1 mg/100g to 1000 mg/100g
XI. MARINE / AQUACULTURE FOOD PRODUCTS
1. Fish & Fish Products
Moisture FSSAI MANUAL(2016) –Fish & Fishery Products – p.59
0.5% to 90%
Ash insoluble in Hydrochloric acid
FSSAI MANUAL(2016) –Fish & Fishery Products – p.61
0.05% to 5 %
Histamine Content CML/INS/SOP/42(Issue No. 1 &Issue Date 16.10.15) FSSAI MANUAL(2016) –Fish & Fishery Products – p.53 & 55
5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
Total Volatile Base Nitrogen (TVBN)
CML/A&F/F&F/SOP/03(Issue No.1&Issue Date 03.2.2013)
1 mg/100g to 100 mg/100g
Sodium metabisulphite (as SO2)
AOAC 20th edn. 2016 Chapter
1 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg
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(990.28/47.3.43/p.38)Total Phosphate (as P) AOAC 20th edn. 2016
Chapter (969.31/39.1.11/p.4)
1 mg/kg to 10000 mg/kg
Chloroform CML/INS/SOP/ 17 [Issue No & Date : 2& 20.05.2015]
Qualitative
Dyes CML/INS/ SOP /25[Issue NO & Date : 2 & 20.10.2015]
Malachite green 1 µg/kg to 5 µg/kgLeuco-Malachite green 1 µg/kg to 5 µg/kg
XII. RESIDUES IN FOOD PRODUCTS
1. Fish & Fish Products
AntibioticsOxytetracycline CML/INS/ SOP/21
[Issue No & Date : 2 & 22.06.2015]
10 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgChlortetracycline 10 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgTetracycline 10 µg/kg to 200 µg/kg4-Epi Oxytetracycline 10 µg/kg to 200 µg/kg4-Epi Chlortetracycline 10 µg/kg to 200 µg/kg4-Epi Tetracycline 10 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgTrimethoprim CML/ INS/ SOP / 22
[Issue No & Date : 2 & 22.06.2015]
10 µg/kg to 200 µg/kg
Chloramphenicol CML / INS / SOP / 29[Issue No & Date : 2 & 02.09.2015]
0.05 µg/kg to 5 µg/kg
Oxolinic acid CML / INS / SOP / 66[Issue No & Date : 22.06.2015&02]
10 µg/kg to 200 µg/kg
Nitrofuran Metabolites
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Furaltadone (AMOZ) CML / INS / SOP / 24[Issue No &Date : 2 & 20.10.2015]
0.3 µg/kg to 50 µg/kgFurazolidone (AOZ) 0.3 µg/kg to 50 µg/kgNitrofurantoin (AHD) 0.3 µg/kg to 50 µg/kgNitrofurazone (SEM) 0.3 µg/kg to 50 µg/kgNitroimidazolesDimetridazole CML / INS / SOP / 27
Issue Date & No : 22.06.2015 & 02
0.5 µg/kg to 50 µg/kgIpronidazole 0.5 µg/kg to 50 µg/kgRonidazole 0.5 µg/kg to 50 µg/kgMetronidazole 0.5 µg/kg to 50 µg/kg
SulfonamidesSulfamethoxazole CML/ INS/ SOP / 22
[Issue No & Date : 2 & 22.06.2015]
5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgSulfadimethoxine 5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kg
Sulfamethoxypyridazine CML/ INS/ SOP / 22[Issue No & Date : 2 & 22.06.2015]
5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgSulfadiazine 5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgSulfamethiazole 5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgSulfamethiazine / Sulfadimidine
5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kg
Sulfamerazine 5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgSulfathiazole 5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgSulfadoxine 5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgSulfapydine 5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgSulfanilamide 5 µg/kg to 200 µg/kgPesticide Residue
2. Dairy products & AnaloguesMILK:Raw/ Sterilized/
2,4-D CML/INS/SOP/12(Issue No.& Date:2&2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 158 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
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Pasteurized/ Flavored/ Toned/ Double Toned / Standardized/ Recombined/ Condensed/ Sweetened / Full Cream / Skimmed / Evaporated / Sweetened CondensedMilk Products:Cream / Cream powder / Malai / Curd / Paneer/ Cheese / Butter Milk/ Yoghurt/ Whey Powder/ Butter (Cooking & Table) / Milk Sweets Dairy Based Deserts / Confections: Ice-Creams / Frozen Dessert & Confection /Milk Ice / Milk Lolly Foods for Infant Nutrition:Infant Milk Food / Infant Formula/ Milk-Cereal &
Edn.2016 : 2007.01/10.1.04/p.17)By LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
3-Hydroxy Carbofuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaquat Dichloride 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhenthoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3-Hydroxy carbofuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg4-Bromo 2-chlorophenol
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Abamectin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAcephate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAcetamiprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgα-HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAlachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAmetoctradin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAtrazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzoxystrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenalaxyl-M 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBendiocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenfuracarb CML/INS/SOP/12
(Issue No.& Date:2&2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016 : 2007.01/10.1.04/p.17)By LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBifenazate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBitertanol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBuprofezin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgButachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 159 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
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Processed Cereal Based Complementary Food / Follow-Up Formula-Complementary FoodMilk Powder :Skimmed / Paisley Skimmed / Whole
Carbaryl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbendazim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarboxin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorantraniliprole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorothalonil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpyrifos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpyrifos methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgcis Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgClothianidin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyantraniliprole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyazofamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin IV 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCymoxynil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin IV CML/INS/SOP/12
(Issue No.& Date:2&2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016 : 2007.01/10.1.04/p.17)By LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgδ HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenthiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDeltamethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDementon-S- methyl Sulphone
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Diazinon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 160 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
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Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Dichlorvos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDicofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDieldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenoconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiflubenzuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethomorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDinotefuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDithianon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDodine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEdifenfos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEmamectin benzoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan alpha 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan Beta 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan sulphate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEsfenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEsfenvalerate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthofenprox 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthyl paraoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFamoxadone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenamidone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenarimol CML/INS/SOP/12
(Issue No.& Date:2&2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016 : 2007.01/10.1.04/p.17)
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenazaquin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenitrothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenobucarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenpyroximate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 161 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
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Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
By LCMS/MS & GCMS/MSFenthion Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenvalerate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFipronil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlonicamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlubendamide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlufenacet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlufenoxuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlusilazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor epoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexachlorobenzene 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexaconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexythiazox 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgImidacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIndoxacarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIodosulfan Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprobenphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprodione 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprovalicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoprothiolane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoproturon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgKresoxim-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLamda _cyhalothrin CML/INS/SOP/12
(Issue No.& Date:2&2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016 :
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLindane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLinuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLufenuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalaoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 162 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
2007.01/10.1.04/p.17)By LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
Malathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMandipropamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalaxyl-M 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethamidophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethoxychlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetolachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetribuzin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMonocrotophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMyclobutanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgNovaluron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDD 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOmethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxidiazon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxydemeton methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxyfluorfen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDD 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPaclobutrazol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaoxon Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-ethyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-methyl CML/INS/SOP/12
(Issue No.& Date:2&2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPenconazol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPencycuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPendimethalin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 163 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Edn.2016 : 2007.01/10.1.04/p.17)By LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
Permethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosalone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosphamidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPirimiphos-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProfenofos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropamocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropargite 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropetamphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropiconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropoxur 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyraclostrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyriproxifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinalphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSimazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad D 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad-A 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpirodiclofen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpiromesifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTau Fluvalinate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTau Fluvalinate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTebuconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTemephos CML/INS/SOP/12
(Issue No.& Date:2&2.1.2013)
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetraconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetrahydrophthalimide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 164 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016 : 2007.01/10.1.04/p.17)By LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
Thiacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiamethoxam 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiobencarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Thiodicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiophanate methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgtrans Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimefon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimenol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriazophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrichlorfon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTricyclazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTridemorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrifloxystrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
3. Vegetable Oils:Crude / Refined / Blend (Coconut / Cotton seed / Ground Nut/ Linseed / Mahua / Rape-seed / Mustard / Olive / Olive-Pomace / Poppy seed / Safflower seed / Taramira / Til / Niger seed / Soyabean / Maize/ Almond / Water-Melon seed / Palm/ Palmolein / Palm
Trichlorfon CML/INS/SOP/18Issue No : 1 & 24.06.2013
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhenthoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate sulphoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate sulphone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 165 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
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Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Kernel / Sun Flower Seed /Rice Bran) Hydrogenated (Vanaspati) Ghee
4. Oil Seeds 2,4-D CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016 Chapter 10.1.04/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3-hydroxy Carbofuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDecamethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDithiocarbamate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhenthoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Paraquat Dichloride 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon Sulphoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon Sulphone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyrethrum 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3-Hydroxy Carbofuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAbamectin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAcephate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAcetamiprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgα-HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAlachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAmetoctradin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAtrazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzoxystrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenalaxyl-M 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBendiocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenfuracarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 166 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bifenazate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBitertanol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBuprofezin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgButachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptofol CML/INS/SOP-011
(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbaryl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbendazim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarboxin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorantraniliprole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorothalonil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpyrifos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpyrifos methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgcis Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgClothianidin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyantranilipole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyazofamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin IV 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin IV 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 167 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
δ HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenthiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDeltametrhin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDementon-S- methyl Sulphone
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Diazinone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDichlorvos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDicofol CML/INS/SOP-011
(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDieldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenoconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiflubenzuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethomorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDinotefuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDithianon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDodine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEdifenfos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEmamectin benzoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan alpha 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan Beta 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan sulphate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEsfenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEsfenvalerate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthofenprox 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthyl paraoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenamidone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenarimol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 168 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Fenazaquin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenitrothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenobucarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenpyroximate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenvalerate II CML/INS/SOP-011
(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFipronil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlonicamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlubendamide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlufenacet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlufenoxuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlusilazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor epoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexachlorobenzene 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexaconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexythiazox 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgImidacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIndoxacarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIodosulfan Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprobenphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprodione 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprovalicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoprothiolane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoproturon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgKresoxim-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 169 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Lamda _cyhalothrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLindane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLinuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLufenuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalaoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMandipropamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Metalaxyl-M CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethamidophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethoxychlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetolachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetribuzin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMonocrotophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMyclobutanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgNovaluron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDD 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOmethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxidiazon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxydemeton methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxyfluorfen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDD 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPaclobutrazol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 170 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Paraoxon Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-ethyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPenconazol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPencycuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPendimethalin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPermethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Phorate Sulfoxide CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosalone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosphamidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPirimiphos-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProfenofos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropamocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropargite 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropetamphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropiconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropoxur 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyraclostrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyriproxifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinalphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSimazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad D 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad-A 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpirodiclofen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 171 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
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Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Spiromesifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTau Fluvalinate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTau Fluvalinate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTebuconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTemephos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetraconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetrahydrophthalimide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiamethoxam 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiobencarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiodicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Thiophanate methyl CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgtrans Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimefon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimenol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriazophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrichlorfon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTricyclazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTridemorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrifloxystrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg4-bromo-2-chlorophenol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3,4-dichloroaniline 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAldicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAllethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAnilofos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzinphos ethyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzinphos methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 172 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bensultap 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBentazone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-cyfluthrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBifenthrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbosulfan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarpropamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCelthodim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenapyr 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorobenzilate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpropham 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgClomazone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCycloxydim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyhexatin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCymoxanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Cyprodinil CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyromazin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDazomet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiafenthriruon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDichloflunaid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethenamid-P 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDisulfoton 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthoprophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEtoxazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEtrimfos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFamoxadone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenamiphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenchlorophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenobuconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 173 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
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Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Fenpropathrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFludioxonil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlupicolide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlutriafol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFluxapyroxad 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFluxopyram 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFolpet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFormothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgGlyphosate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgGlufosinate Ammonium 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHaloxyfop 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetaflumizone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethidathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethiocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethoxyfenozide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Oxamyl CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxydiargyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPenthipyrad 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosphamidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPipernoyl butoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPrimicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProcymidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProthioconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyridaben 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyrimethanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinoxyfen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuintozen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 174 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Tetradifon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiabendazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiaphanate methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTolyflunaid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTransfluthrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrifluralin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgVinconazolin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
5. Cereals & Cereal Products - Atta, Maida, Suji, Rawa, Besan, Pearl Barley & BarleyFood Grains (Pulses) – Wheat, Maize, Jawar, Bajra, Masur (Lentils), Urd whole (Black Matpe), Moong, Channa (Yellow gram), Rice, Corn, Rye, Oats other than seed, Dal (Arhar, Moong, Urd, Dal Channa) & Beans (Vigna (lablab), Soybean, Kidney &Brown eye)Peas: Green, Pigeon (Torr), Cow &
2,4-D CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3-hydroxy Carbofuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDecamethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDithiocarbamate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Phenthoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaquat Dichloride 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon Sulphoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon Sulphone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyrethrum 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3-Hydroxy Carbofuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Abamectin CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAcephate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAcetamiprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgα-HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAlachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Aldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAmetoctradin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAtrazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzoxystrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 175 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Kaspa (Dun)Rolled Oats (Quick cooking oats), Corn flour, Corn Flakes & Custard PowderBakery Products – Biscuit, Wafers, Bread & Bun Macaroni Products Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti, Vermicelli & Noodles)Malted & Malt based foodsStarchy Foods – Sago Snacks / Savories
Benalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenalaxyl-M 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBendiocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenfuracarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBifenazate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBitertanol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBuprofezin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgButachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbaryl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbendazim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarboxin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorantraniliprole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorothalonil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Chlorpyrifos CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpyrifos methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgcis Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgClothianidin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyantranilipole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyazofamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 176 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Cyfluthrin IV 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin IV 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgδ HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenthiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDeltametrhin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDementon-S- methyl Sulphone
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Diazinone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDichlorvos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDicofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDieldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenoconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiflubenzuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethomorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDinotefuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDithianon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDodine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Edifenfos CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEmamectin benzoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan alpha 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan Beta 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan sulphate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEsfenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 177 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Esfenvalerate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthofenprox 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthyl paraoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenamidone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenarimol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenazaquin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenitrothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenobucarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenpyroximate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenvalerate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFipronil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlonicamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlubendamide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlufenacet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlufenoxuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlusilazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor epoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Hexachlorobenzene CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexaconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexythiazox 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgImidacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIndoxacarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 178 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
LCMS/MS & GCMS/MSIodosulfan Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprobenphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprodione 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprovalicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoprothiolane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoproturon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgKresoxim-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLamda _cyhalothrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLindane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLinuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLufenuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalaoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMandipropamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalaxyl-M 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethamidophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethoxychlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetolachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetribuzin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMonocrotophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMyclobutanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgNovaluron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
o,p’- DDD CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 179 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
Omethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxidiazon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxydemeton methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxyfluorfen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDD 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPaclobutrazol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaoxon Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-ethyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPenconazol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPencycuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPendimethalin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPermethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosalone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosphamidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPirimiphos-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProfenofos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropamocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropargite 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropetamphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Propiconazole CML/INS/SOP-011 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 180 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
Propoxur 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyraclostrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyriproxifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinalphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSimazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad D 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad-A 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpirodiclofen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpiromesifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTau Fluvalinate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTau Fluvalinate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTebuconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTemephos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetraconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetrahydrophthalimide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiamethoxam 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiobencarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiodicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiophanate methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgtrans Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimefon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimenol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriazophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrichlorfon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTricyclazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTridemorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrifloxystrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 181 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
4-bromo-2-chlorophenol
CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
3,4-dichloroaniline 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAldicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAllethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAnilofos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzinphos ethyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzinphos methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBensultap 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBentazone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-cyfluthrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBifenthrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbosulfan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarpropamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCelthodim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenapyr 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorobenzilate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpropham 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgClomazone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCycloxydim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyhexatin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCymoxanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyprodinil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyromazin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDazomet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiafenthriruon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDichloflunaid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethenamid-P 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 182 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Disulfoton 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthoprophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEtoxazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Etrimfos CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFamoxadone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenamiphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenchlorophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenobuconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenpropathrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFludioxonil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlupicolide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlutriafol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFluxapyroxad 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFluxopyram 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFolpet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFormothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgGlyphosate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgGlufosinate Ammonium 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHaloxyfop 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetaflumizone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethidathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethiocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethoxyfenozide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxamyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxydiargyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPenthipyrad 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosphamidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 183 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Pipernoyl butoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPrimicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProcymidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProthioconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyridaben 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Pyrimethanil CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinoxyfen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuintozen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetradifon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiabendazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiaphanate methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTolyflunaid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTransfluthrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrifluralin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgVinconazolin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
6. Nuts (Groundnut Kernel, Pistachio, Almond, Cashew kernel, Walnut, Dry Fruits & Dates)
2,4-D CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016 Chapter 10.1.04/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3-hydroxy Carbofuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDecamethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDithiocarbamate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhenthoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaquat Dichloride 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon Sulphoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon Sulphone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyrethrum 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3-Hydroxy Carbofuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAbamectin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAcephate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 184 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Acetamiprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgα-HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAlachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAmetoctradin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAtrazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Azoxystrobin CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016 Chapter 10.1.04/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenalaxyl-M 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBendiocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenfuracarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBifenazate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBitertanol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBuprofezin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgButachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbaryl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbendazim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarboxin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorantraniliprole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorothalonil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 185 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Chlorpyrifos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpyrifos methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgcis Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgClothianidin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyantranilipole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyazofamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Cyfluthrin IV CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin IV 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgδ HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenthiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDeltametrhin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDementon-S- methyl Sulphone
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Diazinone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDichlorvos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDicofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDieldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenoconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiflubenzuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethomorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDinotefuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 186 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Dithianon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDodine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEdifenfos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEmamectin benzoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan alpha 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan Beta 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan sulphate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEsfenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEsfenvalerate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Ethofenprox CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthyl paraoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenamidone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenarimol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenazaquin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenitrothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenobucarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenpyroximate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenvalerate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFipronil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlonicamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlubendamide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 187 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Flufenacet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlufenoxuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlusilazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor epoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexachlorobenzene 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexaconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexythiazox 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgImidacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIndoxacarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIodosulfan Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprobenphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprodione 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprovalicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Isoprothiolane CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoproturon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgKresoxim-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLamda _cyhalothrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLindane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLinuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLufenuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalaoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMandipropamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalaxyl-M 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethamidophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 188 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Methoxychlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetolachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetribuzin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMonocrotophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMyclobutanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgNovaluron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDD 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOmethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxidiazon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxydemeton methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxyfluorfen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDD 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Paclobutrazol CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaoxon Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-ethyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPenconazol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPencycuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPendimethalin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPermethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 189 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Phosalone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosphamidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPirimiphos-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProfenofos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropamocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropargite 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropetamphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropiconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropoxur 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyraclostrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyriproxifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinalphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSimazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad D 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad-A 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpirodiclofen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpiromesifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Tau Fluvalinate I CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTau Fluvalinate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTebuconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTemephos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetraconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetrahydrophthalimide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiamethoxam 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiobencarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiodicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 190 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Thiometon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiophanate methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgtrans Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimefon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimenol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriazophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrichlorfon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTricyclazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTridemorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrifloxystrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg4-bromo-2-chlorophenol
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
3,4-dichloroaniline 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAldicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAllethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAnilofos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzinphos ethyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzinphos methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBensultap 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBentazone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-cyfluthrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Bifenthrin CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbosulfan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarpropamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCelthodim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenapyr 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorobenzilate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpropham 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgClomazone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 191 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Cycloxydim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyhexatin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCymoxanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyprodinil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyromazin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDazomet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiafenthriruon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDichloflunaid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethenamid-P 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDisulfoton 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthoprophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEtoxazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEtrimfos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFamoxadone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenamiphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenchlorophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenobuconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenpropathrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFludioxonil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlupicolide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlutriafol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFluxapyroxad 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Fluxopyram CML/INS/SOP-011(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn.2016- Chapter 10.1.14/2007.01/p.17) by
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFolpet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFormothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgGlyphosate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgGlufosinate Ammonium 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHaloxyfop 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 192 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
LCMS/MS & GCMS/MSMetaflumizone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethidathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethiocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethoxyfenozide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxamyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxydiargyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPenthipyrad 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosphamidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPipernoyl butoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPrimicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProcymidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProthioconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyridaben 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyrimethanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinoxyfen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuintozen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetradifon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiabendazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiaphanate methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTolyflunaid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTransfluthrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrifluralin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgVinconazolin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
7. Stimulant Foods (Beverages) Tea & Green TeaCoffee (Roasted,
Dicofol CML /INS / SOP /14 Issue No & Date : 1 & 12.03.2013
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinolphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgGlyphosphate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 193 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Ground, Instant & Soluble Coffee Powder) Chicory, Coffee-Chicory Mixture & Instant Coffee-Chicory Mixture
Fenazaquin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgGlufosinate-ammonium 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
8. Fruits & Vegetables and Its Products
2,4-D CML/INS/SOP-016(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3-Hydroxycarbofuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCopper Oxy Chloride (determined as Cu)
0.005 mg/kg to 0.1 mg/kg
Chlormequatchloride 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorobenzilate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiphenylamine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgImizalil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalic Hydrazide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFormothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaquat Dichloride 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropineb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyrethrum 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon Sulphone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiobendazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3,4-Dichloro aniline 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg3-Hydroxy carbofuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg4-Bromo 2-chlorophenol
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Abamectin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 194 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Acephate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAcetamiprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgα-HCH CML/INS/SOP-016
(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAlachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAldicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAllethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAmetoctradin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAtrazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzinphos ethyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzoxystrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenalaxyl-M 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBendiocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenfuracarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBifenazate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBifenthrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBitertanol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBuprofezin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgButachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbaryl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbendazim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbosulfan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 195 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Carboxin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarpropamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorantraniliprole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenpyr CML/INS/SOP-016
(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorfenvinphos II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorothalonil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpyrifos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpyrifos methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgcis Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgClothianidin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyantranilipole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyazofamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCyfluthrin IV 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCymoxanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin III 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCypermethrin IV 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgδ- HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenthiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDazomet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDeltamethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDementon-S-methylSulfone
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Diazinon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDichlorvos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 196 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Dicofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDieldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDifenoconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiflubenzuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethoate CML/INS/SOP-016
(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethomorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDinotefuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDithianon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDiuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDodine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEdifenfos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEmamectin benzoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan alpha 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan Beta 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulfan sulphate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEsfenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEsfenvalerate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthofenprox 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthyl Paraoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEtoxazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEtrimfos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFamoxadone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenamidone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenarimol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenazaquin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenitrothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenobucarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
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Fenpropathrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenpyroximate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenthion Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Fenvalerate II CML/INS/SOP-016(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenvalerate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFipronil 5 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFipronil sulfone 5 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlonicamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlubendamide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlufenacet 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlufenoxuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlusilazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHeptachlor epoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexachlorobenzene 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexaconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexythiazox 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgImidacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIndoxacarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIodosulfan Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprobenphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprodione 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIprovalicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoprothiolane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoproturon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgKresoxim-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
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Lamda Cyhalothrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLindane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLinuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgLufenuron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalaoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMandipropamid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Metalachlor CML/INS/SOP-016(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalaxyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetalaxyl-M 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethamidophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethidathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMethoxychlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetribuzin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMonocrotophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMyclobutanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgNeristoxin oxalate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgNovaluron 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDD 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgo,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOmethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxidiazon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxycarboxine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxydemeton methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxydiargyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgOxyfluorfen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
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p,p’- DDD 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDE 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgp,p’- DDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPaclobutrazol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaoxon Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-ethyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPenconazol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Pencycuron CML/INS/SOP-016(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPendimethalin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPermethrin I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPermethrin II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhenonthate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate Sulfone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate Sulfoxide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosalone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosphamidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPirimiphos-methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgProfenofos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropamocarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropanil 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropargite 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropetamphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropiconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropoxur 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyraclostrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
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Pyridaben 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyrethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyriproxifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinalphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSimazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad D 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpinosad-A 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpirodiclofen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgSpiromesifen 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTau Fluvalinate I 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTau Fluvalinate II 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Tebuconazole CML/INS/SOP-016(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTemephos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetraconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTetrahydrophthalimide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiacloprid 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiamethoxam 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiobencarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiodicarb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiohydrogenoxalate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiophanate methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgtrans Chlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTransflurathrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimefon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriadimenol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriazophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrichlorfon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
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Tricyclazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTridemorph 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrifloxystrobin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTriflurlin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyrethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDinocap CML/INS/SOP/068
Issue Date & No : 05.01.2017 & 01
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMeptyl dinocap 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
1-napthyl aceticacid CML/INS/SOP/070Issue Date & No : 05.01.2017 & 01
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg4-chlorophenoxy acetic acid
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
6-benzyl adenine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAzadirachtin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthephon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Forchlorfenuron CML/INS/SOP-016(Issue No. & Date : 2 & 2.1.2013)(Reference:AOAC 20th Edn-2016 2007.01) by LCMS/MS & GCMS/MS
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFosetyl-Al 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHomobrassinolide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMepiquat 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTNFG (4 –Trifluoromethyl Nicotinoyl glycine)
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
TNFA(4 – Trifluoromethyl Nicotinic acid)
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Flufenzine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFluopicolide 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFluopyram 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFlusilazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMetrafenone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
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Milbemectin (A3 & A4) 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiocyclam 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgGlufosinate-ammonium CML/INS/SOP/069
Issue Date & No : 05.01.2017 & 01
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMPP(3-Methyl Phosphinic – Propionic acid)
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
NAG (N-Acetyl Glutosinafe ammonia)
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
Glyphosate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg8. Spices,
Condiments & Related productsCaraway, Cardamom, Chillies, Capsicum (Lal Mirchi), Cinnamon, Cassia, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginger, Mace, Mustard, Nutmeg, Pepper Black & White, Poppy, Turmeric, Curry Powder, Mixed Masala, Aniseed & Ajowan
Triazophos CML/INS / SOP / 13[Issue No.2, Issue Date- 20.10.2015]
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbaryl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDicofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgα-Endosulphan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-Endosulphan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulphan sulphate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMonocrotophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMancozeb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinolphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
9. Flavouring Agents Paraquat dichloride CML/INS / SOP / 19[Issue No. 1 & Issue Date: 10.09.2014]
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMonocrotophos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosalone 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbofuran 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorpyrifos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
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Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Difenoconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenarimol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFenitrothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgHexaconazole 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhosphamidon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParaoxon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg2,4-D 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDieldrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlordane 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDichlorvos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDicofol 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDimethoate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPyrethrin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgFormothion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCarbendazim 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgBenomyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgCaptan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPhorate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrichlorfon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiometon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgMalathion 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgParathion Methyl CML/INS / SOP / 19
[Issue No. 01 & Issue Date: 10.09.2014]
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgα-BHC 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-BHC 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgγ-BHC 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgδ-BHC 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
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Endosulfan Sulphate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgα-Endosulfan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-Endosulfan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAtrazine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgAlachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgButachlor 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgIsoproturon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChlorobenzilate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEthephon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPropineb 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgThiophanate-Methyl 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDodine 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDithianon 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kg
10. Fish & Fish Products
α-Endosulphan CML/INS/SOP/15Issue No. 2 & Issue Date: 20.05.2015
10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ-Endosulphan 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgEndosulphan sulphate 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgα- HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgβ- HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgγ- HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgδ- HCH 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgQuinolphos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgDDT 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrifluralin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgPentimethalin 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgChloropyrifos 10 µg/kg to 150 µg/kgTrace Metal Elements
11. Milk Products, Vegetable Oil,
Lead AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter
0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgArsenic 0.05 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg
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Ghee, Vanaspathi, Oil Seeds, Sweetening Agents,Honey, Sugar, Sweets, Confectionary,Cereals And Cereals Products, Salt, Nuts, Stimulant Foods, Fruits & Vegetables and Its Products, Yeast, Meat & Meat Products, Monosodium Glutamate, Spices, Condiments & Related Products, Animal Feed, Cocoa Powder and Flavouring Agents
(2013.06/9.1.10/p.21),AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter (2015.01/9.2.42/p.69)
Copper 0.1 mg/kg to 50 mg/kgTin 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgCadmium 0.03 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgMercury 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgChromium 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgNickel 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgManganese 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgSelenium 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgIron 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgZinc 0.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg
12. Milk, Vinegar, Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic Beveragas
Lead AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter (2013.06/9.1.10/p.21),AOAC 20th Edn 2016 Chapter (2015.01/9.2.42/p.69)
0.01 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgArsenic 0.02 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgCopper 0.05 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgTin 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgCadmium 0.02 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgMercury 0.05 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgChromium 0.05 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgNickel 0.05 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgManganese 0.05 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgSelenium 0.05 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgIron 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg
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Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Zinc 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg13. Fish & Fish
ProductsCephalopods
Arsenic CML/INS/SOP-045(Issue No. & Date : 1 & 29.10.2015)(Reference: AOAC 20th Edn. 2016 2015.01 & 2013.06) by ICP-MS
0.02 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgMercury 0.10 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg
Cadmium 0.02 mg/kg to 10 mg/kgLead 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg
XIII. ANIMAL FOOD & FEEDS
1. Animal Feed / Poultry Feed
Moisture IS: 7874 Part 1 – 1975(RA 2014)
0.1% to 20 %Ash 0.1 % to 20 %Acid Insoluble ash (Sand & Silica)
0.1 % to 5 %
Crude fat 0.1% to 50 %Crude fibre 1% to 25 %Crude Protein 0.1% to 50 %Chloride as NaCl IS: 7874 Part 2 – 1975
(RA 2009) 0.1% to 15 %
Calcium AOAC 20th Edn-2016 Chapter (50.1.37/ 2011.14/p.57)
0.02% to 15 %
Phosphorus as P IS: 7874 Part 2 – 1975(RA 2009)AOAC 20th Edn:2016 Chapter (4.8.14/965.17/p.69)
0.1 % to 15 %
KOH Solubility CML/A&F/AF/SOP/09(Issue No.1&Issue Date 5.01.2016)
25% to 75%
Urease Activity GAFTA-2016:Method :22.0 0.01 mg/g to 0.5 mg/g
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Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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AT SITE
I. ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
1. Ambient Noise Level Monitoring
Leq, Lmax, Lmin, Ld, Ln, Ldn,
L10, L50, L90 , SPLIS 9989 – 1981 (Reaff.2008)
30 dB(A) to 130 dB(A)
Source Noise Level Monitoring
Insertion Loss (for Diesel Generator)
CML/AIR/SOP/26[Issue No & Date : 1 & 09.07.2014]
5 dB(A) to 50 dB(A)
2. Illumination Monitoring
Illumination CML/ILL/SOP/23 (Issue No. & Date : 1 & 21.01.2013)
1 LUX to 2,00,000 LUX
3. Micro Meteorological Monitoring
Temperature CML/MMM/SOP/25 (Issue No. & Date : 1 & 22.01.2013)
( to )40 °C to (+)65 °C% Relative Humidity 1 % to 100 %Barometric pressure 410 mm Hg to 820 mm HgRainfall 0.2 mm to 6500 mmWind direction 1° to 360°Wind speed 1 mps to 150 mpsSolar Radiation 1 W/m2 to 2000 W/m2
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Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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MECHANICAL TESTING
I. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF METALS
1. Ferrous & Non Ferrous Metals (Including Welds and Welded Test Specimens)
1.Tensile TestTensile StrengthYield Strength0.2% proof stressElongation Reduction Area
Weight / meter
IS 1608 :2005(RA 2011)/ISO 6892-1:2016ASTM A 370-2017ASTM-E8/E8M-2016aASME SEC.IX – 2015EN 10002(part-1):2001BS EN ISO15614-1:2004 ISO4136:2013AWS D1.1M:2015IS 7307-1:1974(RA 2008)IS 1786:2008(RA 2013)
0.1 kN to 1000 kN
1 to 80%1 to 80%
0.1kg/m to 15kg/m
Bend Test
Rebend testRequirement for Bond for TMT Bars(Mean projected Area)
IS 1599 :2012(RA 2015)/ISO 7438:2016ASTM A 370 – 2017ASME SEC.IX – 2015ASTM E290-2014AWS D1.1M:2015IS 7307-1:1974(RA 2008)BS EN ISO15614-1:2004 ISO 5173:2012IS:1786 :2008(RA 2013)
0.5 to 32 mm
8 to 32 mm0.5 to 6.8 mm2/mm
Impact TestIzodCharpy on notched specimens
IS: 1598:1977 (RA 2015)IS: 1499:1977 (RA 2015)ISO 148-1:2016
2 to 168 Joules2 to 300 Joules [R.T to (-196°C)]
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BS EN ISO15614-1:2004ISO9016:2011ASTM E 23-2016bASTM A 370 – 2017ASME SEC.IX -2015
Rockwell Hardness IS 1586(part-1):2012/ISO 6508-1:2016ASTM A 370 -2017ASTM E18 -2016
20 HRA to 88 HRA20 HRB to 100 HRB20 HRC to 70 HRC
Brinell Hardness IS1500(part-1):2013/ISO 6506-1:2014ASTM E10-2015a
3000kgf load/10mm dia ball [100 to 400], 500 kgf load/10 mm dia ball [50 to 150]750kgf load/ 5mm dia ball [150 to 300],250kgf load/ 5mm dia ball [50 to 150], 187.5 kgf load/2.5mm dia ball [150 to 400]62.5 kgf load/2.5mm dia ball [50 to 200]
Vickers Hardness IS 1501(part-1):2013/ISO 6507-1:2005ASTM E 384 – 2016ASTM E 92 - 2016ISO 9015-1:2011
HV5 [100 to 800]HV10 [100 to 800]HV20 [700 to 800]HV30 [100 to 800]HV50 [100 to 500]HV 0.3 [200 to 1000]HV 0.5 [100 to 800]HV 1 [50 to 1000]
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Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
HV 0.1 [50 to 800] HV 0.2 [300 to 700]HV 0.025 [200 to 600]HV 0.05 [200 to 800]
Fracture Test ASME SEC.IX – 2015AWS D1.1M:2015IS 7307-1:1974(RA 2008)
Qualitative
2. Ferrous Metals and Alloys (Tubes)
Crushing test IS 3601:2006(RA 2012)IS 3074 :2013
10 to 50 mm
Flattening Test IS 2328:2005(RA 2011) /ISO 8492:2013
50 to 400 mm
3. Fasteners Determining the mechanical properties of externally threaded fasteners 1.Axial Tensile Load2.Proof load for Nuts3.Proof load for Bolts & Studs
IS:1367(Part3):2002(RA 2007)/ ISO 898-1:2013IS:1367(Part-6):1994(RA 2015)ISO 898-2:2012ASTM F 606 – 2016
M8 to M20 BoltM8 to M20 Nut0.1 kN to 400 kN
4. Metals & Alloys, Coated & painted componentelectronic and electrical itemsElectroplated and Anodized Aluminium Coatings
Salt Spray
ASTM B117-2016DIN EN ISO 9227:2012IS : 9000 Part XI :1983(Reaff:2010)IS :9844:1981 (RA 2015)IS :5528:1985 (RA:2015)IS :6910:1985 (RA 2015)JIS H 8502 -1999 (R2013)JIS Z 2371 -2000 (R2009)
Temperature :0 to 60ºC
Pressure :0 to 4.2 kg/cm2
Size:1200mmx700mmx700mm
II. METALLOGRAPHY TEST
1. Ferrous & Non Microstructure analysis ASM Hand Book Vol. IX - 50 - 2500 X
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Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Ferrous Metals (Including Welds and Welded Test Specimens)
1995Macro etch test. IS 11371:1985 (RA 2007)
ASTM A 604/604M-07(2012)ASTM E381 – 01 (2012)ASTM E340 – 2015ASME SEC.IX – 2015ISO 17639-2003
IS 7307-1:1974 (RA 2008)ASM Hand Book Vol. IX 1995
Qualitative(<40 X Magnification)
2. Ferrous Metals Total & effective Case depth
IS:13691:1993 (RA 2007) / IS 6416:1988 (RA 2012)ASTM-B 934 – 2015(Hardness Traverse Method)
10gf to 1 kgf0.1 mm to 10 mm
case depth IS 6416:1988 (RA 2012)(Microscopic Method)
100X0.001mm to 5mm
Decarburized depth IS 6396:2000 (RA 2012)(Microscopic Method)ASTM E1077 – 2014
100X0.05mm to 10mm
Inclusion Rating
IS4163:2004(RA 2010)/ISO 4967-2013.ASTM E 45 –2013
100X
3. Ferrous & Non Ferrous Metals
Average grain size IS 4748: 2009/ISO 643:2012 for Steel (Comparison Method)ASTM E112 – 2013
100X
4. Cast Iron & Its Alloys
Microstructure of graphite
IS 7754:1975 (RA 2012)ASTM A247 – 2016aISO 945-1:2008
50X to 2500X
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 212 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
5. Metallic Coatings (Electroplated Coating of Copper, Brass, Nickel, Nickel- Chromium,Lead, Zinc,Cadmium, Silver,Gold and Tin)
Coating Thickness measurement
IS:3203:1982 (RA 2014)(Microscopic Method)
0.001mm to 2mm
6. Austenitic Stainless Steels
Inter Granular Corrosion(IGC)Practice - A Practice - BPractice - C Practice - E Practice - F
ASTM A 262 -2015 250X, 500X
0.001 to 200 g0.001 to 200 g<20X & 100 x to 250x0.001 to 200 g
III. RUBBER AND RUBBER PRODUCTS
1. Rubber and Its Products
Hardness
Tensile test Tensile Test % ElongationTensile Test before and after ageing testTensile Test % ElongationHardness
Density/Specific gravity
ASTM D 2240-2015
IS 3400 Pt.1:2012/ISO37:2011ASTM – D412-2016
IS 3400 Pt.4:2012/ISO 188:2011ASTM – D573 -2004(2015)ASTM D 2240-2015
10 to 95, Shore A
1kg to 250kg
10 % to 1000 %Heating in Air 40°C to 250°C±50%±50%±15%
0.5 to 3 g/cc
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager
Laboratory Chennai Mettex Lab Pvt. Ltd., Jothi Complex, No. 83, MKN Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Certificate Number TC-5589 (In lieu of T-0437, T-0436 & T-1285) Page 213 of 213
Validity 16.06.2017 to 15.06.2019 Last Amended on 11.12.2018
Sl. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Resistance to liquids
Tensile Test % ElongationChange in volume
Hardness
Tear StrengthCompression set
IS 3400 Pt.9: 2014/ISO 2781:2008
IS 3400 Pt.6 :2012/ISO 1817:2015ASTM – D412-2016 ASTM D 2240-2015IS 3400 Pt.17 :1974(RA 2008)IS 3400 Pt.10:1977 (RA 2008)ASTM – D 395 -2016
Heating in Air 40°C to 250°C±50%±70%1 to 100%
±15%1N - 2500 N
1 to 50%
Vinay Kumar TyagiConvenor
Mallika GopeProgram Manager