Milk & Dairy Products (Except Human Milk) Testing – METS Laboratories
At METS Laboratories, we provide comprehensive testing services for milk and dairy products (excluding human milk) to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards. Our advanced analytical capabilities and experienced scientific team help manufacturers, distributors, and regulatory bodies monitor product integrity and protect consumer health. We focus on a broad range of dairy products, including raw milk, pasteurized milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and milk powders, among others.
Why Milk & Dairy Products (Except Human Milk) Testing Is Important?
Milk and dairy products are highly perishable and susceptible to contamination, adulteration, and quality degradation. Testing is vital to:
• Ensure product safety by detecting microbial contamination and harmful residues.
• Verify nutritional content and compliance with labeling claims.
• Detect adulterants such as water, starch, or synthetic milk components.
• Prevent economic fraud and protect brand reputation.
• Comply with national and international food safety regulations.
• Safeguard public health by preventing foodborne illnesses.
Effective testing safeguards consumers, supports fair trade, and boosts market confidence in dairy products.
What We Test?
• Microbiological Tests: Total plate count, coliforms, E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, yeast & molds.
• Physicochemical Tests: Fat content, protein, lactose, acidity, pH, solids-not-fat (SNF), density.
• Contaminants & Adulterants: Antibiotic residues, pesticide residues, aflatoxins, heavy metals, added water, starch, detergents, sugar.
• Nutritional Analysis: Vitamins (A, D), minerals (calcium, phosphorus), energy content.
• Sensory Evaluation: Color, taste, odor, texture.
• Raw Milk (cow, buffalo, goat)
• Pasteurized Milk
• UHT Milk
• Flavoured Milk
• Cheese varieties
• Yogurt & fermented milk products
• Butter & Ghee
• Milk powder & condensed milk
• Standardized methods (ISO, AOAC, BIS)
• Advanced instrumental techniques (HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, PCR)
• Microbiological culturing and rapid test kits
• Sensory panels and organoleptic assessment
What METS Laboratories Offers?
• Accredited testing under ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 ensuring reliable and internationally recognized results.
• State-of-the-art instrumentation with cutting-edge technology.
• Experienced analysts and microbiologists with dairy industry expertise.
• Customized testing packages to suit specific product types and client needs.
• Timely reports with clear interpretation and regulatory guidance.
• Consultancy support on product compliance and quality improvement.
• Confidentiality and data integrity guaranteed.
What We Ensure?
- Accurate and reproducible test results with minimal turnaround times.
- Compliance with all relevant food safety standards and legal requirements.
- Identification and quantification of contaminants and adulterants.
- Verification of nutritional claims and ingredient authenticity.
- Support in product development, quality control, and risk management.
- Consumer safety and trust through rigorous testing.
Who It’s For?
Protect Consumers. Satisfy Authorities. Boost Market Confidence.
By choosing METS Laboratories for your milk and dairy product testing needs, you demonstrate commitment to:
• Protecting end consumers from health risks.
• Meeting regulatory requirements with confidence.
• Enhancing product credibility and brand reputation.
• Facilitating smoother market access nationally and internationally.
• Reducing risk of recalls, penalties, and product rejections.
Our testing services help you deliver safe, high-quality dairy products that meet stringent standards and consumer expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does testing typically take?
Depending on the tests required, turnaround time ranges from 1 to 7 working days.
Are your test methods internationally recognized?
Yes, we use accredited methods aligned with ISO, AOAC, BIS, and other global standards.
Can you test for multiple parameters in one sample?
Absolutely, we offer comprehensive multi-parameter testing packages.
Do you provide support for regulatory compliance?
Yes, our experts provide guidance on meeting national and international dairy regulations.
Is your lab certified?
METS Laboratories is ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 accredited ensuring quality and reliability.
Can you test imported dairy products?
Yes, we provide testing services for both domestic and imported dairy products.
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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 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
