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Sl No Category Tariff
Domestic
Non Domestic
1 Water sample (Potability Test)- Testing of physical, chemical and microbial parameters - pH, TDS, Colour, odor, Conductivity, Resistivity, turbidity, Residual Chlorine, Hardness, & Coliform test.
750.00
1000.00
2 Water sample (Extended tests-Group I) - Testing of physical, chemical and microbial parameters - pH, TDS, TSS, Colour, odor, Conductivity, Resistivity, turbidity, Alkalinity Acidity, Chloride, Hardness, Residual Chlorine, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, SO4 , & Coliform test.
1000.00
1500.00
3 Water sample (Extended tests- Group II) - Testing of physical, chemical and microbial parameters - pH, TDS, TSS, Colour, odor, Conductivity, Resistivity, turbidity, Alkalinity Acidity, Chloride, Hardness, Residual Chlorite, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, NO2, NO3, SO4 , PO4, & Coliform test.
1500.00
2000.00
4 Water sample - any one chemical parameter for domestic purposes/ non domestic purpose.
400.00
400.00
For Fluoride
800.00
800.00
5 Water sample : any one Special parameter DO, BOD, COD, Chlorine Demand, Organic Nitrogen (TKN),NH3
800.00
Heavy metals any one Special parameter : Cadmium, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, Manganese, Selenium, Chromium
1000.00
6 Water Sample: any one Special Parameter: Residual Chlorine, Boron, Aluminum, Zinc, Silica, Total Suspended Solids, Total Volatile Solids, Iron
500.00
7 Water sample- Construction purpose (Non Domestic) pH, Alkalinity, Acidity, Organic Solids, Inorganic solids, Suspended matter, Chloride and Sulphate.
2000.00
8 Water Sample : Bacteriological parameter: e coli
400.00
400.00
E.Coli Count
800.00
800.00
9 Sewage/ Effluent sample : Physical and chemical examination regular Parameters. ( viz Appearance, colour, odour, turbidity, E.C, TDS, pH, alkalinity, hardness, Ca, Mg, Na,K, Fe, Mn, NH3, NO2, NO3, Cl, SO4 , PO4 )
2000.00

GST extra @18 %

Analysis charges for all food products (GST Extra @18%)

1. Proximate Analysis /General Analysis

   Total Proximate Analysis /General Analysis charges for all food categories – Rs. 2500.0

   For individual parameters

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Moisture ( Oven Method ) 500.0
2. Fat 600.0
3. Protein 600.0
4. Fiber 600.0
5. Ash 500.0
6. Carbohydrate 600.0
7. Energy 300.0
  

2. Flame Photometer analysis

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Minerals (Na, K, Ca etc.) 600.0

3. Heavy metal Analysis of Food samples (ICPMS )

  Initial Element: 2600/- per sample
  Additional elements: 600/- per element per sample

4. HPLC Analysis

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Vitamin B Group 1500.0
2. Vitamin A, D ,E & K 1500.0
3. Aflatoxin (B1,B2,G1 & G2) 1500.0
4. Antibiotic Residual Analysis 1500.0
5. Sugar Profile (Glucose, Fructose, Maltose, Lactose & Galactose) 1500.0
6. Preservatives 1500.0
7. Food Additives-Total Dye 1500.0
8. Ascorbic acid 1500.0

5. Ion Chromatography Analysis

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Ion Chromatography (Chloride, Bromide , Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphate, Sulphate etc.) Rs. 300/- per Ion
2. Fluoride 800.0
3. Ammonia 800.0

Note : The cost for analyzing single Ion is Rs. 300, with a minimum charge of Rs. 1000 per sample. This minimum charge covers the analysis of up to four Ions.

6. Microbial Analysis

  Total Analysis charges – Rs. 4000.0

  For individual parameters

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Total Plate Count 500.0
2. Yeast & Mould Count 500.0
3. Total Coli forms 500.0
4. E.coli Screening 600.0
5. Salmonella sp .Screening 1000.0
6. Staphylococcus sp. Screening 800.0
7. Clostridium sp. Screening 600.0
8. Vibrio cholera Screening 800.0
9. Antimicrobial Activity 600.0

7. Food Quality Analysis

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. pH 300.0
2. Starch in Milk and Milk products 500.0
3. Added Sugar 600.0
4. Invert Sugar 600.0
5. Sucrose 600.0
6. Adulteration Test on Food Product 600.0
7. Water Activity 600.0
8. Total Solids 500.0
9. Soluble Solids 600.0
10. Water Insoluble Ash 600.0

8. Milk and Milk Products

  Total Analysis charges – Rs. 5000/-

  For individual parameters

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Detection and Quantification of starch 600.0
2. Detection of cellulose 600.0
3. Detection of added urea 600.0
4. Detection of Cane Sugar 600.0
5. Detection of Ammonium compounds 800.0
6. Detection and estimation of added Glucose 600.0
7. Detection of Sodium Chloride 600.0
8. Detection of Nitrates 600.0
9. Detection of Neutralizers 600.0
10. Test for the Presence of Skimmed milk powder in natural milk 600.0
11. Detection of Gelatin 600.0
12. Test for the presence of Formalin 600.0
13. Test for the presence of Salicylic acid 600.0
14. Turbidity test for checking the efficiency sterilization in liquid milk 600.0
15. Determination of Total solids (Gravimetric method) 500.0
16. Determination of Fat (Werner Schmidt method) 600.0

9. Meat and Meat Products

  Total Analysis charges – Rs. 3500.0

  For individual parameters

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Determination of Nitrite 600.0
2. Determination of Ascorbic acid ( Titrimetric) 600.0
3. Determination of Total Phosphorous 600.0
4. Test for the presence of Polyphosphates 600.0
5. Determination of pH 300.0
6. Determination of Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen (TVBN) 600.0
7. Determination of Total Fat 600.0
8. Determination of Total Protein 600.0

10. Fish and Fish Products

  Total Analysis charges – Rs. 2500.0

  For individual parameters

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Determination of Moisture 500.0
2. Determination of Sodium Chloride 600.0
3. Determination of Ash insoluble in dil. Hydrochloric acid 600.0
4. Determination of Ascorbic acid 600.0
5. Test for the presence of Polyphosphates 600.0

11. Whole and Ground Spices and Masalas

  Total Analysis charges – Rs. 2500.0

  For individual parameters

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Determination of Moisture 600.0
2. Determination of Total ash 500.0
3. Determination of Acid insoluble ash 500.0
4. Determination of Crude fiber 600.0
5. Determination of Sodium chloride 600.0
6. Determination of extraneous matter 400.0

12. Ready-to-Eat Foods

  Total Analysis charges – Rs. 2000.0

  For individual parameters

Sl. No. Parameters Testing Charge Per Sample (Rs.)
1. Determination of Total Protein 600.0
2. Determination of Salt 600.0
3. Determination of Total fiber 600.0
4. Determination of Total Fat 600.0
5. Determination of Total Carbohydrate 600.0