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Basmati rice
Residues, quality
Tricyclazole and multi-residue screening for EU, UK and Gulf markets, plus grain quality.
Rice, cereals & pulses testing
Rice, cereal and pulse testing for export and FSSAI
We test basmati and non-basmati rice, wheat, maize, millets and pulses for pesticide residues, aflatoxin, heavy metals, moisture and grain quality, against EU, Gulf, Asian and FSSAI limits.
Rice and grain testing lab
What is rice and cereal testing?
Rice and cereal testing is the laboratory analysis of rice, wheat, maize, millets and pulses for pesticide residues, mycotoxins, heavy metals, moisture and quality, to show a lot meets export, buyer and FSSAI requirements.
Pesticide residues are the main risk for rice exports. The fungicide tricyclazole, widely used on rice in India, has an EU limit of 0.01 mg/kg, and lots above it are rejected. Aflatoxin and heavy metals such as arsenic and cadmium are also checked by many markets.
Accurate Universal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. tests rice, cereals and pulses for exporters, millers and traders, and fortified rice kernels against IS 17782.
Shipping rice soon?
Test before the container is sealed, not after a rejection at the port.
Why rice testing matters
Residues decide whether rice is accepted
Good-looking rice can still be rejected for a single pesticide above the limit. A residue test before shipment protects the lot, the buyer relationship and the price you get.
Testing parameters
Rice, cereal and pulse tests
These are the tests most often required for grain exports and domestic compliance.
- Ricecereals & pulses
- 600+pesticides in scope
- EUGulf & Asian limits
| Test | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Pesticide residues incl. tricyclazole | EU limit for tricyclazole in rice is 0.01 mg/kg |
| Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A | Mycotoxin limits for rice, maize and cereals |
| Heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead) | Limits for rice and cereals in the EU and other markets |
| Moisture | Storage stability and contract specification |
| Grain quality | Broken grains, foreign matter and damaged grains |
| Uric acid and insect damage | Indicators of infestation in grains and pulses |
| Fortified rice kernels | Iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 levels |
| Microbiology | Hygiene and pathogen checks for flours and processed grains |
Get a quote for rice testing
Share the product, lot size and destination. We'll confirm the tests and send an itemised quotation.
Products we test
Grain testing by product
Each grain has its own risks and buyer specifications.
NB
Non-basmati rice
Residues, metals
Residues, heavy metals and aflatoxin for African, Asian and Gulf buyers.
WM
Wheat and maize
Mycotoxins, residues
Aflatoxin, DON, fumonisins and residues for grain and flour.
PL
Pulses and millets
Residues, quality
Residues, moisture, insect damage and adulteration checks.
FR
Fortified rice
IS 17782
Fortified rice kernels tested for fortificants and quality.
How it works
From grain sample to export report in five steps
- Step 1
Share your requirement
Tell us the product, purpose and market. We recommend the right tests and send a quotation.
- Step 2
Send the sample or book pickup
Courier a sealed sample to our Ahmedabad or Rajkot laboratory, or book a sample pickup.
- Step 3
Laboratory analysis
Residues, mycotoxins and metals are measured on LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS and ICP-MS with quality controls.
- Step 4
Accredited report
Results compared with the EU, Gulf, Asian or FSSAI limit you choose.
- Step 5
Technical support
Our team explains the results and advises on next steps if a value is out of limit.
Industries we serve
Supporting the grain trade
We test grains for every part of the supply chain.
- Rice exporters
- Rice millers
- Grain traders
- Flour mills
- Pulse processors
- Rice fortification units
- Food manufacturers
- Importers & buyers
Not sure what your buyer needs?
Send us the buyer's specification or destination and we'll build the test plan.
FAQs
Rice, Cereals & Pulses Testing: common questions
What does a rice testing lab check for export?
Pesticide residues including tricyclazole, aflatoxin, heavy metals such as arsenic and cadmium, moisture and grain quality parameters such as broken and damaged grains, as required by the buyer and destination.
Why do rice shipments get rejected despite good quality?
Usually because of pesticide residues above the importing country's limit. In the EU, many pesticides have very low limits, and where no specific limit exists a default of 0.01 mg/kg applies. A pre-shipment residue test avoids this.
What is the EU limit for tricyclazole in rice?
The EU maximum residue limit for tricyclazole in rice is 0.01 mg/kg. We confirm the current limit for your shipment before testing.
Do you test fortified rice kernels?
Yes. We test fortified rice kernels against IS 17782, including fortificant levels and quality parameters.
How much does rice testing cost?
The cost depends on the tests required. Share your product, destination and buyer specification 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 rice testing?
Talk to our export testing team about limits, sampling or a failed result.
Related services
Tests that often go with rice testing
Get a quotation
Looking for a reliable rice testing lab?
Tell us the grain, destination and buyer specification. We'll reply with the right tests and an itemised quotation.
- Call us+91 90330 44571
- WhatsAppChat with our team
- Emailinfo@accurateuniversal.com
- Accredited test report
- Clear guidance on the right tests
- Support from our technical team
Standards and regulatory references
- EU Pesticides Database – maximum residue levels
- Regulation (EU) 2023/915 – maximum levels for contaminants
- APEDA – Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
Standards and limits change; we confirm the current requirements for your product and market at the time of testing.