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FSSAI suspends recognition of four food testing laboratories for 6 months over compliance lapses
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Monday, 17 November, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Abhitash Singh, Mumbai
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In a significant regulatory action aimed at tightening oversight on food safety testing, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended recognition of four private food testing laboratories for a period of six months after they were found to be non-compliant with the authority’s 2018 Laboratory Recognition Regulations.
According to the official document issued by FSSAI, the following laboratories have been suspended:
- Eko Pro Engineers Private Limited, Ghaziabad
- Food Analysis and Research Laboratory (FARL), Allahabad
- Regional Food Research & Analysis Centre, Lucknow (under the Department of Horticulture and Food Processing, Government of Uttar Pradesh)
- CVR Labs Private Limited, Chennai
The suspension comes after detailed assessments and audits conducted by FSSAI, during which several deviations and shortcomings were observed in these labs' operational procedures, documentation protocols, and adherence to regulatory standards. These lapses were considered serious enough to potentially impact the reliability and accuracy of food testing, which forms the foundation of consumer safety and regulatory decisions.
FSSAI has stated that the suspended laboratories will not be allowed to carry out any testing activities under the Food Safety and Standards Act during the suspension period. They have been directed to take corrective actions, upgrade systems, and demonstrate full compliance before their recognition can be restored.
Industry experts view this move as part of FSSAI’s broader strategy to ensure that only competent, well-equipped, and fully compliant laboratories operate in the country’s food safety ecosystem. The action also signals FSSAI’s increasing vigilance to prevent compromised or inaccurate food testing that could affect public health and regulatory enforcement.
FSSAI has urged food businesses to verify the current recognition status of laboratories before submitting samples for mandatory testing.
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