Canned & Processed Foods Testing – METS Laboratories
Ensuring the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of canned and processed foods is critical in today’s global food supply chain. At METS Laboratories, we provide state-of-the-art analytical testing solutions tailored to protect your brand, meet statutory requirements, and maintain consumer trust. From microbial safety to nutritional content, we cover a full spectrum of testing for all kinds of processed food products.
Why Canned & Processed Foods Testing Is Important?
Canned and processed foods undergo various treatments that may affect their safety, nutritional value, and shelf life. Testing is vital because:
• It prevents foodborne illnesses by detecting pathogens.
• It ensures accurate labelling and nutritional information.
• It identifies harmful residues (e.g., BPA, heavy metals, preservatives).
• It complies with FSSAI, CODEX, FDA, and EU regulations.
• It helps in verifying shelf life and stability.
• It builds consumer trust and strengthens your brand’s reputation.
What We Test?
• Microbiological: Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Yeast & Mold, Total Plate Count
• Chemical: Preservatives, Acidity, pH, Heavy Metals, Additives, Pesticide Residues
• Nutritional: Calories, Macronutrients (Fats, Proteins, Carbs), Vitamins, Minerals
• Packaging Safety: Migration tests for cans and flexible packaging
• Physical: Foreign matter, texture analysis, net weight, fill volume
• Canned vegetables/fruits/pulses
• Processed meat, fish, poultry
• Sauces, pickles, jams
• Ready-to-eat/ready-to-cook meals
• Soups, gravies, curries
• ISO, AOAC, BIS, USP, FSSAI, and In-house validated protocols
• ICP-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, PCR, ELISA
What METS Laboratories Offers?
• ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 accredited laboratory services
• Customized test packages for export/import, retail, or brand compliance
• Shelf-life studies and challenge testing
• Label verification as per national and international norms
• Risk assessment and contaminant profiling
• Rapid testing with timely turnaround and real-time updates
• Sampling services at factory, warehouse, or retail points
What We Ensure?
Who It’s For?
Protect Consumers. Satisfy Authorities. Boost Market Confidence.
With METS Laboratories as your testing partner, you gain:
• Confidence in launching safe, high-quality canned and processed foods
• Reduced risk of regulatory non-compliance or product rejection
• Strengthened brand loyalty through transparent quality practices
• Scientific data to support marketing, claims, and labelling
• Assurance to consumers that your product is safe and reliable
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should canned or processed foods be tested?
Frequency depends on production volume, risk profile, and market regulations. Periodic batch testing, shelf-life validation, and raw material screening are standard practices.
Can METS help with label validation as per FSSAI?
Absolutely. We provide nutritional analysis and label review to ensure compliance with FSSAI, FDA, or other global regulatory bodies.
What is the typical turnaround time for reports?
Standard TAT is 5–10 working days, depending on the test type. Expedited services are available.
Is METS accredited?
Yes, METS Laboratories is ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 accredited and recognized by various national and international regulatory authorities.
Can METS conduct shelf-life studies?
Yes. We offer real-time and accelerated shelf-life studies including sensory, microbial, and physical testing.
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Food Additives & Preservatives Testing
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Fortified Food Testing
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Processed Food Nutrition Value Testing
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Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods Testing
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Residue Analysis
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Animal Food & Feeds Testing
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Bakery & Confectionery Products Testing
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Beverages (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic) Testing
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Cereals, Pulses & Cereal Products Testing
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Coffee & Cocoa Products Testing
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Dioxin and Furans Testing
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Edible Colours & Flavors Testing
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Edible Oils & Fats Testing
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Edible Salts Testing
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Eggs & Egg Products Testing
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Essential Nutrients Including Vitamins Testing
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Fruit & Fruit Products Testing
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Gelatin And Other Gums Testing
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Herbs, Spices & Condiments Testing
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Honey & Honey Products Testing
