Shoolini Lifesciences Food Testing Laboratory earns NABL Accreditation

New Delhi: In a significant step forward for food safety and scientific research, Shoolini Lifesciences Private Limited (SLS) has received the prestigious NABL accreditation for its SLS Food Testing Laboratory.

This achievement, granted under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, underscores the lab’s pivotal role in food quality assurance, nutrition studies, and scientific advancements, reinforcing India’s commitment to global food safety benchmarks.

Located within the Shoolini University Campus in Solan, the SLS Food Testing Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to ensuring food quality and safety. The accreditation has been awarded for multiple testing categories, including Edible Oil & Fats, Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Milk & Milk Products, Spices, Herbs & Condiments, Bakery & Confectionery, Cereal & Cereal Products, Mineral, RO & Packaged Water Testing as per IS standards, MLT studies, and Pathogen Studies.

“Our lab brings globally accredited food and water testing facilities to the state of Himachal Pradesh. Its focus will be to assure safe and high-quality food for the region. The company intends to build a multi-parameter approach covering a range of testing parameters,” said Vishal Anand, Managing Director, Shoolini Lifesciences.

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is India’s premier accreditation body, ensuring that laboratories meet international technical competence and quality assurance benchmarks.

“This accreditation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and integrity,” said Prof. Dinesh Kumar, SLS Senior Advisor and Executive Director. “It strengthens our role as a trusted partner for food manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and consumers alike,” he added. “The journey to NABL accreditation was rigorous, involving comprehensive assessments of the lab’s technical competence and operational efficiency, strict adherence to global testing standards, detailed evaluations of sample handling, testing methodologies, and result verification, and continuous improvements to ensure compliance with evolving scientific and regulatory benchmarks. With state-of-the-art technology and a team of skilled professionals, the SLS Food Testing Laboratory ensures that food products are tested for contaminants, analyzed for nutritional content, and verified for safety compliance.”

“For our clients and stakeholders, this means enhanced trust and confidence in our lab’s capabilities. With NABL recognition, our reports carry greater credibility and acceptance, both nationally and internationally, helping food businesses comply with stringent regulations and assure consumers of safe, high-quality food,” said Suman Kumari Sinha, Shoolini Lifesciences Chief Operating Officer.

The ILAC-MRA (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation – Mutual Recognition Arrangement) ensures that NABL-accredited test results are accepted worldwide. This international recognition boosts SLS Food Testing Laboratory’s credibility on a global scale, facilitating partnerships with government agencies, private enterprises, and research institutions. Moreover, NABL accreditation strengthens compliance with legal and regulatory standards, making SLS a preferred partner for industries requiring high-quality, validated testing services. With the accreditation valid until 2029, the laboratory will undergo regular audits to maintain quality excellence.