Laboratory Setups

Basic Purpose of Laboratory:

Testing of processed food products to meet food quality and safety standards prior to distribution to consumers.

Range and Types of Samples:

The complete range of raw materials, process water, packaging materials and finished food products as well as the sanitary testing of the mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process.

Scope of Work and Supply:

Identification of the analytical procedures to be used; determination of the instruments, equipment, and laboratory information management systems specifications, and consumables, supplies, spare parts required for the operation of a fully functioning Processed Food Testing Laboratory. Thermo's scope can include project management, procurement, delivery, installation, and commissioning, training, warranty and product support, and preventive maintenance agreements to provide a fully functioning laboratory on a "turnkey" basis.

Identification of Analytical Methods to be used and recognized by recognized authorities:

Based on BIS Standards & Standards mentioned in well known renowned books prevalent in the market & used by Esteemed Food Industries as incorporated in the "Official Methods of Analysis"

Sampling Techniques, Frequencies and Handling:

Proposal covers the identification and implementation of industry recognized techniques for the proper taking of samples for analysis, estimations of required sampling frequency for target confidence levels and the proper temporary/long-term storage conditions of retention samples based on the typical shelf-life of the processed food products.

Recommended Instrument / Equipment Lists:

Develop and specify instruments, equipment lists based on the selected analytical testing methods for the types of processed food product samples to be analyzed, includes: standard instruments for physical, microbiological and chemical testing, standard lab equipment, lab information management systems, supplies and consumables.

Laboratory Layout:

Layout and design of laboratory furniture and equipment placement that takes into consideration the space available (or defining the space), sample flow, utility requirements and distribution, special requirements for hazardous sample handling, storage, sterilization, sample retention, and office/clerical/supervisory office space. Mobile, or field self-contained testing units are also considered and planned.

TYPES OF TESTING

Chemical

QTE provides extensive chemical analyses and testing capabilities through a global network of analytical laboratories. Chemical analysis includes routine and high-end testing of products, materials and additives to trace levels. Chemical labs measure unknowns, identify quality problems, identify root cause quality issues, screen raw materials, characterize trace impurities and contamination, chemical compounds and much more.

Microbiology

In a food processing plant, microbiological testing is an essential factor to assure and document the best possible safety and quality of consumer products. An increased focus on production economy, product quality, consumer safety and time to market, represents the true challenge food producers need to meet. Microbiological testing at various points of the production is an essential QC factor. It helps to assure and document the best possible safety and quality of the products and to maintain customer confidence.

Consultancy to setup Laboratories (Chemical/Microbiology) by our experts qualified in respective fields.

It includes

1. Setting Up of Chemical Lab & Microbiological Lab

2. The basic tests like

a) Chemical Lab Testings
Includes the tests like Salt, Acidity, Free Fatty Acid, Peroxide Value, Rancidity, Moisture, Mineral oil, Ash Content, Acid Insoluble Ash, Water Hardness, Oil % in Product.

b) Microbiological Lab Testings
Include detection of Microorganisms like Salmonella, E.Coli, Total Plate Count, Coliform, Yeast & Moulds etc.

3. We will be responsible to allocate the area for both the Labs.

4. Will provide you the list of all the apparatus, equipments, reagents, media, chemical & other accessories required.

5. Provide you the list of approved suppliers of the above listed items, who can provide you the items in a very competitive rates. You can either compare the quotations of all the approved suppliers & choose the best option.

6. Will provide the training to a person who will be responsible to perform all the tests, chemical as well as microbiological.

7. Will help to prepare all the Test procedures, Forms & Records in a well documented form which is the requirement of HACCP.