Export testing
Export testing laboratory for food and agri commodities
We test groundnuts, sesame, spices, rice, isabgol, guar gum and processed foods before shipment for pesticide residues, aflatoxin, ethylene oxide, heavy metals and microbiology, against the limits of your destination market.
Export testing lab in Gujarat
What is export testing?
Export testing is the laboratory testing of a food or agricultural lot before shipment, for the residues, contaminants and quality parameters set by the importing country and the buyer, so the lot clears the border and the buyer's checks.
Accurate Universal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. is recognised by APEDA, EIC and IOPEPC and accredited by NABL, with laboratories in Ahmedabad and in Rajkot at the heart of the Saurashtra groundnut and oilseed belt. We support exporters of groundnuts, sesame, spices, rice, cereals, pulses, isabgol, guar gum and processed foods.
We test each lot against the limits of the market you name, whether that is the EU, USA, Gulf countries, South-East Asia or China, and issue accredited reports and certificates of analysis for your export documents.
Shipping an export lot soon?
Test before the container is sealed, not after a rejection at the port.
Why export testing matters
Avoid rejections, claims and delays
A rejected container costs freight, demurrage, re-export and your buyer's trust. Testing each lot against the destination's limits before shipment is the cheapest insurance an exporter can buy.
Testing parameters
Common export tests
Most export lots need a combination of these tests. The exact list depends on your product, destination and buyer.
- 5+destination markets
- 600+pesticides in scope
- APEDAEIC & IOPEPC
| Test | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Pesticide residues (MRL) | Most common reason for EU notifications on Indian food |
| Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2 | Strict limits in the EU and many Asian markets |
| Ethylene oxide (ETO) and 2-chloroethanol | Banned fumigant; residues led to large EU recalls |
| Ochratoxin A | Mycotoxin with EU limits in spices and cereals |
| Heavy metals | Lead, cadmium and arsenic limits; lead in turmeric is a known alert |
| Salmonella and E. coli | Pathogen checks required by many buyers and border controls |
| GMO / non-GMO | Required by EU and organic buyers |
| Quality and purity | Moisture, foreign matter, oil content and buyer specification |
Exporting to a market not listed here? Tell us the country and we'll confirm the requirements for your product.
Get a quote for an export lot testing
Share the product, lot size and destination. We'll confirm the tests and send an itemised quotation.
Products we test for export
Export testing by commodity
Each commodity has its own risks and requirements. Choose your product to see the tests in detail.
How it works
From enquiry to export report in five steps
- Step 1
Share product and market
Tell us the commodity, lot size, destination and buyer specification.
- Step 2
Sampling
Send a sample, book pickup or ask our team to draw samples from the lot.
- Step 3
Laboratory analysis
Residues, mycotoxins, metals and micro tested on LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS and more.
- Step 4
Report and COA
Results compared with your destination's limits, with a COA if required.
- Step 5
Export support
Guidance on failed results, re-processing and re-testing.
Industries we serve
Who we support
From farm-gate traders to large merchant exporters, we test for every stage of the export chain.
- Merchant exporters
- Groundnut processors
- Spice exporters
- Rice & grain exporters
- Oilseed traders
- Processed food exporters
- Buying houses & importers
- Inspection agencies
Not sure what your buyer needs?
Send us the buyer's specification or destination and we'll build the test plan.
FAQs
Export Testing: common questions
Which tests does my export shipment need?
It depends on the product and destination. Common requirements are pesticide residues against MRLs, aflatoxin and other mycotoxins, heavy metals and microbiology such as Salmonella, plus any tests in your buyer's contract. Tell us the product and market and we will build the test plan.
Are your reports accepted for APEDA, EIC and IOPEPC exports?
Our NABL certificate records that our Ahmedabad laboratory fulfils the requirements of APEDA, EIC, IOPEPC and FSSAI. You can view the certificates on our accreditations page.
Do all countries follow the same limits?
No. The EU, USA, Gulf countries and Asian markets each set their own limits for residues and contaminants, and buyers may set stricter ones. We report results against the limits of the market you name.
Who decides the testing requirements for export?
The importing country's regulations, your buyer's contract and, for some products, Indian export bodies such as APEDA, EIC and IOPEPC together decide what must be tested.
Can you draw samples from our warehouse or container?
Yes. Our inspection and survey team can draw representative samples from your lot, warehouse or container and send them directly to our laboratory.
What happens if my sample fails?
We help you understand the result and your options, which may include sorting or re-processing and re-testing, or selling to a market with different limits. Finding a problem before shipment is far cheaper than a rejection at the port.
How much does export testing cost?
The cost depends on the product and the tests your market requires. Share your requirement and we will send an itemised quotation.
Is Accurate Universal Laboratories accredited for this testing?
Yes. Our Ahmedabad laboratory is accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (certificate TC-5021) and our Rajkot laboratory under certificate TC-7988. The tests and products covered are listed in our scope of accreditation, and we confirm whether your parameters are within scope before testing.
Still have a question about an export lot testing?
Talk to our export testing team about limits, sampling or a failed result.
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Looking for a reliable export testing lab?
Tell us the product, lot size, destination and buyer specification. We'll reply with the right tests, turnaround time and an itemised quotation.
- Call us+91 90330 44571
- WhatsAppChat with our team
- Emailinfo@accurateuniversal.com
- Recognised by APEDA, EIC and IOPEPC
- Results against your market's limits
- Sampling and inspection available
Standards and regulatory references
- APEDA – Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
- EIC – Export Inspection Council of India
- IOPEPC – Indian Oilseeds and Produce Export Promotion Council
- EU Pesticides Database – maximum residue levels
- Regulation (EU) 2023/915 – maximum levels for contaminants
Standards and limits change; we confirm the current requirements for your product and market at the time of testing.