Edible Salts Testing – METS Laboratories
At METS Laboratories, we provide comprehensive testing solutions for edible salts to ensure they meet national and international quality, safety, and purity standards. Our advanced analytical capabilities and robust quality assurance systems help food producers, retailers, and exporters comply with regulatory frameworks and market requirements.
Why Edible Salts Testing Is Important?
Edible salt is more than a seasoning—it’s a regulated food additive crucial to human health. Testing is essential because:
• Contaminants like heavy metals and insoluble matter may pose health risks.
• Impurities such as sand, dirt, and moisture affect product quality.
• Accurate iodine content is vital for preventing iodine deficiency disorders.
• It ensures consumer trust and brand credibility.
What We Test?
• Moisture Content
• Sodium Chloride (% NaCl)
• Iodine Content
• Insoluble Matter
• Calcium and Magnesium (Hardness)
• Sulphates
• Iron and Arsenic
• Heavy Metals (Lead, Mercury, Cadmium)
• pH of 5% solution
• Particle Size
• Iodized Salt
• Rock Salt
• Sea Salt
• Black Salt
• Low Sodium Salt
• Fortified Salts
• Titrimetric Analysis
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometry
• AAS/ICP-OES (for heavy metals)
• Gravimetric and pH analysis
• BIS, AOAC, ISO, and FSSAI-prescribed methods
• Retail packaged salts
• Bulk industrial edible salts
• Fortified dietary salts
• Salted foods (for residual salt estimation)
What METS Laboratories Offers?
• ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited testing protocols
• Fast turnaround times with high accuracy
• Testing as per BIS 13418, IS 7224, and FSSAI standards
• Tailored packages for import/export compliance
• Comprehensive lab reports with interpretation
• Technical consulting for product improvement and compliance
What We Ensure?
Who It’s For?
Protect Consumers. Satisfy Authorities. Boost Market Confidence.
By partnering with METS Laboratories, you:
• Protect end consumers from harmful adulterants
• Ensure compliance with government standards.
• Strengthen brand value through consistent quality
• Facilitate faster product registration and export documentation
• Enhance consumer trust and international market readiness
Frequently Asked Questions
Is testing of iodized salt mandatory?
Yes. Iodized salt must be tested to confirm iodine content and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
How frequently should edible salt be tested?
Regular batch-wise testing is recommended, especially for packaged or fortified salts.
Can METS test rock and black salt varieties?
Absolutely. We test all forms of edible salt including specialty salts.
What is the lead time for a full edible salt testing report?
Standard turnaround is 3–5 working days depending on parameters.
Do you assist in BIS certification for salt?
Yes, we support testing and documentation required for BIS license application and renewal.
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