Highly trained technical staff led by a Management team with decades of experience along with excellent customer service is what makes Fogiene Sciences different to standard testing labs. We have helped 1000’s of customers in their testing needs.

NABL stands for National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. You can find more information about NABL at https://nabl-india.org/.

Yes Fogiene Sciences has a state-of-the art laboratory located in Domlur. To schedule a free visit, please contact support@fogiene.com.

It is recommended that you provide 2 litres of water for testing. As per NABL guidelines, Fogiene Sciences will retain ½ litre of the water for upto 30 days after sample receipt.

Test parameter	Acceptable limit	Permissible limit (In the absence of alternate source of water)
pH value	6.5-8.5	No relaxation
Turbidity	1	5
Total hardness as CaCo3, mg/l, Max	200	600
E.coli presence/absence	Shall not be detectable in any 100ml sample	Shall not be detectable in any 100ml sample
Total iron as Fe, mg/l, Max	0.3	No relaxation
Taste	Agreeable	Agreeable
Odour	Agreeable	Agreeable

Drinking water in India should conform to BIS 10500 standards. We at Fogiene Sciences test drinking water sample conformity to BIS 10500 standards. More information about BIS 10500 standards can be found at http://cgwb.gov.in/Documents/WQ-standards.pdf.

Water samples take upto 5 days for analysis. Microbiological and Chemical parameters are important aspects in testing water

No it is not possible for us to test the water at our customer’s or source location. We have to bring the samples to our lab in order to perform the necessary testing and analysis.

Yes on request a sample report can be provided to you.

You are always welcome to contact us to discuss the particulars of the report.

Yes we provide an opinion with every report and will assist you in finding a solution if your water does not conform to the standard.

We do not have any tie-ups or agreements with any brands or solution providers. We value our independence and don’t entertain any conflict of interest.

Microbiological contamination refers to the non-intended or accidental introduction of infectious material like bacteria, yeast, mould, fungi, virus, prions, protozoa or their toxins and by-products. This is often because of sewage overflow, wastewater pipeline break, effluent discharge.

Infectious diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms are the most common and widespread health risk associated with drinking water.

The phrase ‘chemical contamination’ is used to indicate situations where chemicals are either present where they shouldn’t be, or are at higher concentrations than they would naturally have occurred. Chemical contamination is often because of leaching of factory effluent into ground water table, local land use practices (fertilizers, pesticides, concentrated feeding operations, land fill). http://kspcb.gov.in/to_setupnewindustry.html

The presence of certain contaminants in our water can lead to health issues, Including gastrointestinal illness, reproductive problems, and neurological disorders. Infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and immunocompromised persons may be especially at risk for becoming ill after drinking contaminated water.
https://www.unicef.org/india/what-we-do/clean-drinking-water

There can be many sources of contamination of our water systems. Here is a list of the most common sources of contaminants:

• Naturally occurring chemicals and minerals
• Local land use practices (fertilizers, pesticides, livestock, concentrated animal feeding operations)
• Manufacturing processes
• Sewer overflows
• Malfunctioning wastewater treatment systems (for example, nearby septic systems)

A change in your water’s taste, colour, or smell is not necessarily a health concern. However, sometimes changes can be a sign of problems. If you notice a change in your water, it is recommended that you get it tested.

https://fssai.gov.in/cms/safe-water.php

It is recommended that you provide 500g for powder sample and 1lt for liquid sample for testing. Fogiene sciences will retain some amount of the sample for upto 2 weeks after sample report.

All processed foods should conform to FSSAI standards in India. We at Fogiene Sciences test according to the methods prescribed by FSSAI.

https://www.fssai.gov.in/cms/food-safety-and-standards-regulations.php

Microbiological and Chemical parameters are an important aspect in food testing. It takes upto 1 week for analysis.

Yes on request a sample report can be provided to you.

You are always welcome to contact us to discuss the particulars of the report.

Nutrients that we obtain through food have vital effects on physical growth and development, maintenance of normal body function, physical activity and health.

Nutritious food is, thus needed to sustain life and activity. Our diet must provide all essential nutrients in the required amounts. The ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad has laid down the Nutritional requirements and Recommended dietary allowances (RDA) for Indians. One can refer it , to plan their diet for a healthy living.

https://www.nin.res.in/downloads/DietaryGuidelinesforNINwebsite.pdf

Contamination and adulteration both may involve the presence of a substance that is not intended to be in a product. The difference is that contamination is unintentional. It may result from natural causes (e.g., heavy metals of the soil that are taken up by plants) or causes implicit in the process (e.g., pesticide residues). Adulteration, on the other hand, is generally economically motivated. It often employs the intentional replacement of the expected ingredient, or its dilution, with a less expensive alternative like adulteration of honey with corn sugar.

We at Fogiene Sciences test for adulteration in various samples such as Honey, Milk, Protein Powders, Spices etc. We also test for contamination in raw ingredients and finished goods such as Pesticide residue analysis in spices and vegetable products, Allergens detection in packaged food, Microbiological contamination of perishable foods.

https://foodsmart.fssai.gov.in/DART.pdf

One will usually require Test for conformity to standard, Nutrition Labelling, Microbiological testing for harmful bacteria and fungi, Shelf Life study test, Pesticide residue analysis, Allergen/GMO Testing.  Since we Fogiene Sciences are accredited Food testing laboratory your tests reports will be validated and acceptable throughout India.

Additionally visit https://fssai.gov.in/fine/file/Go_To_Guide_Food_StartUps_FoSTaC_Plus_Course-converted.pdf

Food spoilage is a metabolic process that causes foods to be undesirable or unacceptable for human consumption. Spoilage can because of chemical changes or growth and activity of microorganisms such as Bacteria, Yeast and Moulds.

Source of microbial spoilage are either ubiquitous microorganisms from soil, water and air or special sources of contamination.

Fogiene Sciences is an accredited analytical laboratory, specializing in microbiological analysis for the food, beverage and environmental industries. Food safety is an integral part of the production of all food products and the shared responsibility of all segments of the supply chain. In recent times, there has been increased awareness for the need to evaluate the food safety practices in the production of agricultural products. We have extensive experience as well as analytical capabilities in:

• Routine microbiological testing.
• Resolving processing problems involving spoilage or pathogen contamination.
• Assisting with regulatory matters such as FSSAI detained products.
• Providing accurate results for HACCP or customer requirement
• Testing of FDA detention seafood e.g. salmonella, listeria, light filth, and organoleptic decomposition
• Pathogen Analysis