Edible Colours & Flavors Testing – METS Laboratories
At METS Laboratories, we specialize in the testing and quality evaluation of edible colours and flavours used across food, beverage, confectionery, and pharmaceutical industries. With advanced instrumentation, certified reference materials, and expert analysts, we help ensure that every ingredient used meets national and international safety standards.
Why Edible Colours & Flavors Testing Is Important?
• Safety First: Unregulated or excessive use of synthetic colours or flavours can be harmful to human health.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meet mandatory standards under FSSAI, WHO, EU, and FDA.
• Product Integrity: Validate label claims (e.g., “contains only natural flavours”) and ensure transparency.
• Consumer Trust: Clean labels and safe ingredients foster confidence in your brand.
• Prevent Recalls: Early detection of banned substances or undeclared allergens helps avoid costly recalls.
What We Test?
• Natural Colours (e.g., anthocyanins, turmeric, beta-carotene)
• Synthetic Permitted Colours (e.g., Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow, Ponceau 4R)
• Natural and Artificial Flavours (essential oils, esters, aldehydes)
• Identity & Purity
• Color Strength
• Total Dye Content
• pH Stability
• Solubility & Viscosity
• Residual Solvents
• Heavy Metals (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium)
• Banned/Non-Permitted Colours
• GC-MS for Flavour Profiling
• FTIR and UV-Vis Spectrophotometry
• HPLC, GC-FID, LC-MS/MS for quantitative analysis
Beverages, dairy products, confectionery, baked goods, seasonings, oral pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, etc.
What METS Laboratories Offers?
• ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 Accredited Testing
• Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis
• Method Validation & Custom Method Development
• Stability Testing for Colour & Flavour Retention
• Label Claim Verification
• Import/Export Certification Support
• Regulatory Advisory (FSSAI, CODEX, EFSA, USFDA)
What We Ensure?
Who It’s For?
Protect Consumers. Satisfy Authorities. Boost Market Confidence.
By partnering with METS Laboratories:
You safeguard consumer health.
You comply effortlessly with legal requirements.
You enhance product shelf appeal and brand trust.
You avoid costly non-compliance penalties.
You grow your market share with science-backed claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are natural colours safer than synthetic ones?
Generally, yes, but both types need testing for contaminants and legal limits.
How long does flavour testing take?
Typically, 5–10 working days depending on matrix and method required.
Can METS test for banned colours in imported products?
Absolutely. We conduct targeted screening as per import/export regulatory needs.
Do you offer assistance in regulatory documentation?
Yes. Our regulatory support team helps with regulatory documentation submissions and compliance.
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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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Canned & Processed Foods 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 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
