FSSAI Expands Network of Recognized Food Testing Laboratories with January 2026 Amendment
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has recently revised its roster of accredited food testing facilities through an official notification released on 28 January 2026. This administrative update modifies the original 2016 gazette concerning laboratory recognition under Section 43(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The revision encompasses multiple geographical zones across India, introducing fresh laboratory additions while simultaneously removing specific existing entries from the accredited list.
Overview of the Regulatory Amendment
This regulatory modification represents a systematic effort to maintain current standards in food safety testing infrastructure throughout the nation. The amendment specifically targets three major geographical divisions: the Western, Southern, and Eastern regions of India. By incorporating newly accredited facilities and delisting certain laboratories, the regulatory authority ensures that the national network of testing facilities remains aligned with contemporary operational capabilities and compliance standards.
The notification bears the reference number F. No. QA-12012/8/2021-QA-FSSAI and exercises authority derived from Sub-section (1) of Section 43 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006). The amendment modifies the original notification S.O. number 3648 (E), which was initially published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), on 6th December, 2016.
Additions and Modifications in the Western Region
New Laboratory in Madhya Pradesh
The Western Region has witnessed significant expansion in testing infrastructure, particularly in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In Madhya Pradesh, a new facility has been granted recognition and included in the official registry.
RAM2 Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. has been added as serial number 12 in the Madhya Pradesh listing. This facility, bearing Registration Number 79/W/FSSAI/2026, is situated at 38, Electronic Complex, Pardesipura, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The laboratory holds accreditation specifically for chemical testing scope, enabling it to conduct comprehensive chemical analysis of food samples.
Changes in Maharashtra's Laboratory Network
Maharashtra has experienced both additions and deletions in its accredited laboratory roster, reflecting the dynamic nature of food testing infrastructure in the state.
Deletions from the Accredited List:
Two existing facilities have been removed from the Maharashtra registry:
The laboratory previously listed as serial number 25, operated by National Commodities Management Services Limited – NCML Labs located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, has been omitted from the accredited list.
Serial number 30, which corresponded to ProComm Laboratory under National Bulk Handling Corporation Pvt. Limited, also situated in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, has similarly been removed from the registry.
New Accredited Laboratories in Maharashtra:
Three new testing facilities have been incorporated into the Maharashtra listing, each with comprehensive testing capabilities:
- Qualitek Labs Limited (Serial Number 44, Registration Number 80/W/FSSAI/2026) operates from 1st Floor, Z Block, Market III, Sector 19B, Phase II, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Maharashtra. This facility has received accreditation for both biological and chemical testing scopes.