Edible Oils & Fats Testing – METS Laboratories
At METS Laboratories, we offer comprehensive testing solutions for edible oils and fats to ensure quality, safety, authenticity, and compliance with national and international standards. From raw materials to finished products, our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab supports manufacturers, exporters, regulators, and brand owners in maintaining product excellence across the supply chain.
Why Edible Oils & Fats Testing Is Important?
• Ensure food safety by detecting harmful contaminants and degradation products
• Comply with FSSAI, BIS, AGMARK, Codex Alimentarius, and global export norms
• Identify adulteration with cheaper or non-edible oils
• Validate nutritional claims (omega-3, trans fats, PUFA, etc.)
• Optimize shelf life through oxidative stability analysis
• Protect public health and reinforce consumer trust
What We Test?
• Moisture & Volatile Matter
• Acid Value / Free Fatty Acid (FFA)
• Peroxide Value
• Saponification Value
• Iodine Value
• Trans Fats & Fatty Acid Profile (GC-MS/GC-FID)
• Cholesterol & Tocopherols (HPLC)
• Pesticide Residues (GC-MS/MS)
• Heavy Metals (ICP-OES)
• Aflatoxins (LC-MS/MS)
• Adulteration Detection (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, DNA-based methods)
• Edible vegetable oils (mustard, sunflower, soybean, coconut, palm, rice bran, etc.)
• Hydrogenated fats
• Vanaspati & ghee
• Butter, margarine, and bakery shortenings
• Frying oils
• Blended edible vegetable oils
BIS, FSSAI, AOCS, ISO, AOAC, Codex
What METS Laboratories Offers?
• Fully equipped food chemistry and analytical instrumentation labs
• Rapid turnaround time with reliable data
• Customized test packages based on product type and regulations
• Export certification support (EU, US FDA, GCC)
• R&D collaboration for shelf-life studies and formulation checks
• Access to technical experts and regulatory consultants
What We Ensure?
Who It’s For?
Protect Consumers. Satisfy Authorities. Boost Market Confidence.
With increasing consumer awareness and stricter global regulations, edible oil testing is more critical than ever. METS Laboratories empowers your brand to:
• Build trust through quality assurance
• Avoid penalties and recalls
• Open new markets with certified compliance
• Offer safe and nutritionally sound products
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I test my edible oil products?
Frequency depends on regulatory requirements, shelf-life, and product type, but routine batch-wise or quarterly testing is recommended.
Can METS test for adulteration with animal fats or non-edible oils?
Yes, we use FTIR, sterol profiling, and advanced chromatographic methods to detect adulteration.
How fast can I get my results?
Standard turnaround time is 5–7 working days. Express testing is available on request.
Do you provide export testing and certification?
Yes, we support export documentation and testing for US FDA, EU, GCC, and other markets.
Is your lab accredited?
Yes, METS Laboratories is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited and follows internationally recognized methods.
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