One of the most comprehensive public food and water testing facilities in Northeast India — delivering accurate, accredited results across food chemistry, residue analysis, contaminants, and water quality.
Classical and instrumental chemical analysis of food and agricultural products as per FSSAI approved methods. Covers adulteration detection, nutritional composition, quality parameters, and food safety markers across dairy, cereals, spices, oils, sugars, beverages and more.
Liquid Milk · Dahi · Paneer · Ghee · Ice Cream · Khoya · Butter · Milk Powder · Condensed Milk
Ghee · Refined oils · Edible vegetable oils
Atta · Maida · Suji · Rice · Wheat · Maize · Bajra · Arhar · Masoor · Moong · Chana · Urad
Turmeric · Chilli · Cumin · Coriander · Pepper · Cardamom · Ginger · Cloves · Mixed Masala
Raw tea · Processed tea · Instant tea · Ground coffee
Iodized Salt · Gur/Jaggery · Honey · Sugar confectionery · Lozenges
Squash · Syrup · Pulp · Puree · Pickles · Sauce · Soup Powder
Fortified Rice — PM-POSHAN / PMGKAY compliance testing
SPHL Assam works under the FSSAI-NABL integrated accreditation programme; the integrated certificate (as per FSSAI, APEDA and Tea Board) is awaiting finalisation by NABL. Our test reports carry full statutory validity under theFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Results from this laboratory can be directly used for regulatory enforcement, court proceedings, and compliance certification.
Multi-residue analysis using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS platforms. SPHL Assam is among the very few government laboratories in Northeast India capable of testing 280+ pesticide residues in a single run, along with heavy metal contaminant profiling using ICP-MS.
Aligned with Tea Board of India & EU MRL requirements
Wheat · Rice · Maize · Arhar · Masoor · Moong · Chana · Urad · Bajra
Drinking Water · Packaged Drinking Water
Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for polar and thermolabile pesticides, neonicotinoids, carbamates and fungicides.
Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for organochlorines, organophosphorus, pyrethroids and volatile residues.
Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry for trace-level heavy metal and contaminant quantification in food and water.
Expanded Scope Approved: NABL has approved the renewed and expanded accredited scope of SPHL Assam (decision dated 19-10-2026), covering additional food categories and analytes. See the Scope of Accreditation for the complete parameter list.
Comprehensive physicochemical and chemical analysis of drinking water and packaged drinking water, as per BIS standards (IS 10500) and FSSAI regulations. Both routine quality checks and detailed contaminant profiling are covered under NABL accreditation.
Drinking Water · Packaged Drinking Water
Analysed by ICP-MS as per AOAC Official Methods
SPHL Assam houses a state-of-the-art Microbiology Laboratory equipped for microbiological examination of food and water samples. The laboratory is fully operational and is now NABL accredited in the Biological discipline for a defined scope of tests on selected food and water matrices, listed below.
State-of-the-Art Facility
The microbiology laboratory at SPHL Assam is designed and equipped to meet the rigorous infrastructure requirements of NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. From dedicated aseptic zones to validated culture media protocols, every aspect of the lab is geared towards delivering reliable, reproducible results.
Carbonated fruit beverages or fruit drinks · Fruit juices · Vegetable juices · Non alcoholic beverages · Tomato sauce and ketchup · Culinary pastes, fruit and vegetable sauce (other than tomato and soya sauce)
Methods: FSSAI 15.001:2024, 15.023:2024, 15.024:2024, 15.025:2024, 15.027:2024 and 15.032:2024, as listed in the Scope of Accreditation.
The laboratory also carries out the tests below using validated standard methods. Tests outside the accredited scope listed above are not covered by NABL accreditation and are not assured: please discuss them with the Quality Manager or the Head of the Laboratory before submitting a sample.
Milk & milk products · Processed foods · Spices · Ready-to-eat products
Drinking Water · Packaged Drinking Water · As per BIS Standards
NABL Accredited (Biological Discipline): NABL has approved the grant of accreditation to the Microbiology Laboratory as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (decision dated 19-10-2026, Certificate No. NABLT1026AS19792). All testing is carried out following validated standard methods and good laboratory practices.
SPHL Assam is equipped with a state-of-the-art analytical suite including hyphenated mass spectrometry platforms for trace-level detection. All instruments are maintained under NABL accreditation and calibrated by NABL-accredited calibration agencies.
Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Trace-level detection of polar pesticides, neonicotinoids, carbamates, mycotoxins and veterinary drug residues.
Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Multi-residue organochlorine, organophosphorus, pyrethroid and volatile compound screening.
Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry. Ultra-trace heavy metal and metalloid determination in food, agricultural products and water (ppb to ppt levels).
Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionisation and Electron Capture Detectors. Routine solvent, fat and halogenated compound analyses.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with UV/Diode Array Detection. Vitamins, synthetic dyes, preservatives, sugars and food additives.
High-pressure microwave acid digestion for complete sample mineralisation — essential sample preparation step prior to ICP-MS trace metal analysis.
Reference gravimetric and distillation systems for protein (Kjeldahl nitrogen), moisture and fat (Soxhlet extraction) determinations.
Routine colorimetric assays for iodine, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, phosphate, iron and food additive screening.
Microscopic examination for filth analysis, extraneous matter detection, identification of rodent excreta, hair and insect fragments in food products.
Call or email us to confirm the parameters you need tested and to obtain the current analysis fee schedule.
Follow our sample collection guidelines (available at the front desk). Ensure proper labelling, quantity and packaging.
Deposit the sample at our reception counter with the completed sample submission form and pay the applicable analysis fees.
NABL-stamped test reports are issued within the stipulated turnaround time. Results are also communicated digitally on request.
📍 Address: State Public Health Laboratory, Bamunimaidam, Guwahati – 781021, Assam · 📞 +91 70990 15100 (11 am – 4 pm, working days) · ✉️ foodanalyst[at]sphlassam.org · View Analysis Fees →
Full Accredited Scope: The complete NABL accredited scope (Certificate No. NABLT1026AS19792, valid 20-07-2026 to 19-07-2028) is available for download. The integrated certificate and scope (as per FSSAI, APEDA and Tea Board) are awaiting finalisation by NABL. Certificate of Accreditation → · Scope of Accreditation →
