Laboratory SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2 nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015 Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017 Last Amended on - Page 1 of 47 S. No. Product / Material of Test Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed Range of Testing / Limits of Detection Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor N. Venkateswaran Program Manager I. FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS 1. Bakery and Confectionary Products/Ready to Eat Food and Snacks Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate Count IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013 FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3 Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g >3.0 MPN/ g Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 Qualitative (Absent/Present)/ g ISO 4831: 2006 Qualitative (Absent/Present)/ g E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976 (RA 2005) Qualitative (Absent/Present)/ g E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976 (RA 2005) >0.30 MPN/ g or ml Staphylococcus Aureus (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976 (RA 2005) Qualitative (Absent/Present)/ g ISO 6888-3: 2003 Corrected Ver. 2004 Qualitative (Absent/Present)/ g Staphylococcus Aureus (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g ISO 6888-1: 2003 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
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Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 1 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
I. FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
1. Bakery and
Confectionary
Products/Ready to
Eat Food and
Snacks
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/ g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 2 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Bakery and
Confectionary
Products/Ready to
Eat Food and
Snacks
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 1): 1996
Amd. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 2): 1998
Amd. 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Clostridium Perfringens
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 4): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g or
25g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6): 2012
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Monocytogenes
(Detection)
IS 14988 (Part 1): 2001 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 11290-1: 1996 (2004)
Amd. 1
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
USFDA (BAM) 10: 2013
Chapter
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 3 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
2. Cereals, Pulses & Cereal Products
a. Food Grains/Oil
Seeds
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Coliforms ( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Enterobacteriaceae ISO 21528-1: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21528-2: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
USFDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 4 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Food Grains/Oil
Seeds
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM 8: 2001
Chapter 1
≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Clostridium Perfringens IS 5887 (Part 4): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g or
25g
ISO 7937: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g or
25g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6): 2012
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
PCR method
(SO-IN-AGR-OT-15)
Qualitative
(Detected/Not detected)/
25g
Listeria Monocytogenes
(Detection)
ISO 11290-1: 1996 (2004)
Amd. 1
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 11290-2: 1998 (2004)
Amd. 1
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7) : 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 5 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Food Grains/Oil
Seeds
Detection of Faecal Streptococci IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Faecal Streptococc (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
b. Wheat Flour/
Maida/Soyaflour/
Rice Flour/Atta
Premix
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 6 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Wheat Flour/
Maida/Soyaflour/
Rice Flour/ Atta
Premix
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 1): 1996
Amd. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 2): 1998
Amd. 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6): 2012
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Enterobacteriaceae ISO 21528-1: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21528-2: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 7 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
c. Weaning Food Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833: 2013 (Part 1)
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 8 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Weaning Food Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 1): 1996
Amd. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 2): 1998
Amd. 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6): 2012
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3) 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
3. Nut & Nut
Products
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 9 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Nut & Nut
Products
Coliforms (Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 1): 1996
Amd. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 2): 1998
Amd. 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 10 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Nut & Nut
Products
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
4. Animal Feed
(Meal & Doc) E.G.
Corn Gluten,
Soyabean, Ground
Nut, Rape Seed &
Pet Food.
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 11 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Animal Feed
(Meal & Doc) E.G.
Corn Gluten,
Soyabean, Ground
Nut, Rape Seed &
Pet Food
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Clostridium Perfringens
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 4): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g or
25g
Clostridium Perfringens
(Detection)
ISO 7937: 2004 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g or
25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 1): 1996
Amd. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 2): 1998
Amd. 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7) : 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 12 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Animal Feed
(Meal & Doc) E.G.
Corn Gluten,
Soyabean, Ground
Nut, Rape Seed &
Pet Food
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Clostridium Perfringens
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 4): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g or
25g
Clostridium Perfringens
(Detection)
ISO 7937: 2004 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g or
25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 1): 1996
Amd. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 2): 1998
Amd. 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7) : 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6): 2012
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 13 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
5. Milk & Dairy
Products
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 14 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
6. Food Additives
a. Psyllium Husk,
Gaur Gum
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
USP 37 ≥ 100 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) USP 37
≥ 100 CFU/g
Enterobactereaceae BP-2014 , EP 7.0
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Pseudomonas USP 37
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) USP 37
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) USP 37
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
b. Senna Leaves Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM Chapter 4 : 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 15 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Senna Leaves Coliforms (Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
c. Soya Lecithin Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 16 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Soya Lecithin Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Enterobacteriaceae ISO 21528-1: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21528-2: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
7. Processed Food
(Fruit &
Vegetables,
Dehydrated Foods
Product)
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 17 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Processed Food
(Fruit &
Vegetables,
Dehydrated Foods
Product)
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
>0.30 MPN/ g or ml
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Clostridium Perfringens
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 4): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g or
25g
Clostridium Perfringens
(Detection)
ISO 7937: 2004 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g or
25g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 18 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Processed Food
(Fruit &
Vegetables,
Dehydrated Foods
Product)
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 1): 1996
Amd. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 2): 1998
Amd. 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6): 2012
≥ 10 CFU/ g
8. Sugar & Sugar
Products
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 19 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Sugar & Sugar
Products
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 1): 1996
Amd. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 2): 1998
Amd. 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6): 2012
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 20 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
9. Beverages
(Alcoholic/
Non-Alcoholic)
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
FDA BAM Chapter 4: 2002
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
C. Botulinum By Rt Pcr
SOP (SO-IN-AGR-TE-039) Qualitative
(Detected / Not Detected)
10. Tea Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 21 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Tea Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7) : 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6) : 2012 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 22 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
11. Coffee & Cocoa
Products
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM 8: 2001
Chapter 1
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM: 2002 Chapter 4 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 23 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Coffee & Cocoa
Products
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6): 2012
≥ 10 CFU/ g
12. Spices &
Condiments
(Whole/Ground)
Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4833 (Part 1): 2013
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Yeast & Mold (Enumeration) IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005) ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 21527 (Part 2): 2008 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
USFDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Coliforms( Enumeration) IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 0.30 MPN/ g
ISO 4832: 2006 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 4831: 2006 >0.30 MPN/ g or ml
FDA BAM Chapter 4 : 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
>3.0 MPN/g
Coliforms( Detection) IS 5401 (Part 2): 2012 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 4831: 2006
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
E.Coli (Enumeration) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
ISO 6888-3: 2003
Corrected Ver. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 24 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Spices &
Condiments
(Whole/Ground)
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 8/Sec I): 2002 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
ISO 6888-1: 2003
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 6579: 2007
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 1): 1996
Amd. 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp/Listeria
Monocytogenes
ISO 11290 (Part 2): 1998
Amd. 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
Shigella Spp (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
ISO 21567: 2004
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Bacillus Cereus (Enumeration) ISO 7932: 2004 ≥ 10 CFU/ g
IS 5887 (Part 6): 2012
≥ 10 CFU/ g
13. Fish & Sea Foods Total Plate Count/Aerobic Plate
Count
FDA BAM: 2001 Chapter 3
Enterobacteriaceae (Enumeration) ISO 21528-2: 2004
≥ 10 CFU/ g
E.Coli (Detection) IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Detection)
USFDA (BAM): 2001
Chapter 12
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Detection of Faecal Streptococci IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ g
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 25 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Fish & Sea Foods Clostridium Perfringens
(Enumeration)
USFDA BAM: 2001
Chapter 16
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Salmonella Spp (Detection) USFDA BAM: 2014 Chapter 5
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Shigella Spp (Detection) USFDA BAM: 2013 Chapter 6
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Vibrio Cholerae And
V.Parahaemolyticus (Detection)
USFDA BAM: 2004 Chapter 9 Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Listeria Spp (Detection) USFDA (BAM): 2013
Chapter 10
Qualitative
(Absent/Present)/ 25g
Yeast & Mould USFDA (BAM) : 2001
Chapter 18
≥ 10 CFU/ g
II. GMO TESTING
1. Cereal and Cereal Derivatives
Sorghum Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Millet Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Wheat and
Products
Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 26 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Rice and Products Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Quantitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21570: 2005(E)
0.1 % to 100 %
Maize and
Products
Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.1 % to 100 %
ISO 21570:2005(E)
Oat and Products Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Barley Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.01 %
Finger Millet Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 27 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
2. Pulses
Pigeon Pea Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Kidney Bean Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Green Gram Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Black Gram Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Chick Pea Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Lentil Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.01 %
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 28 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Cow Pea Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
3. Oil Seed and Derivatives
Cotton Seeds Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Quantitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21570:2005(E)
0.1 % to 100 %
Ground Nut and
Products
Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Caster Seeds and
Products
Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Rape Seed and
Products
Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 29 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Sunflower Seeds
and Products
Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Soybean Seeds and
Products
Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Quantitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21570: 2005(E)
0.1 % to 100 %
Sesame Seeds and
Products
Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Coconut and
Products
Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
4. Vegetables
Tapioca and
Products
Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Chili Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 30 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Chili Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Tomato Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Sugar Beet Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Brinjal Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Potato Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Cucumber Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Okra Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 31 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Okra Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Capsicum Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
5. Fruits
Apple Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Mango Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Banana Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Orange Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Lemon Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.1 %
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 32 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Lemon Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Pine Apple Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Grape Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Watermelon Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Papaya Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Plum Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.01 %
Sugar Cane Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 33 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Sugar Cane Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.01 %
6. Dry Fruits
Cashew Nut Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Almond Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Pistachio Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Wall Nut Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Dates Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
7. Spices
Vanilla Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 34 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Vanilla Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Mustard Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Cumin Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Fennel Seeds Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Celery Seeds Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Clove Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Curry Leaf Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 35 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Coriander Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Ginger Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Turmeric Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.1 %
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Black Peeper Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.1 %
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.01 %
8. Beverages
Tea Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Chicory Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 36 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Coffee Beans Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21570: 2005(E)
9. Medicinal Herbs
Psyllium Husk Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
10. Processed Food
Noodles Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
0.01 %
Pasta Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 37 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Pasta Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
0.01 %
Macaroni Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
0.01 %
French Fries Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
0.01 %
Biscuits Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 38 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Biscuits Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
0.01 %
Chocolate Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
0.01 %
Frozen Vegetables Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
0.01 %
Ready to Eat
Food
Qualitative GMO Test End point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 39 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Ready to Eat
Food
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
(DNA of any kind – Absent
35S & NOS could not be
detected)
0.01 %
Tobacco Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR 0.01 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Animal Feed Qualitative GMO Test
End Point PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.1 %
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.01 %
Raw Cotton Fiber Qualitative GMO Test End Point PCR 0.1 %
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
Qualitative GMO Test Real time PCR
ISO 21569: 2005(E)
0.01 %
11. GMO Event Test
Mon 15985
(Cotton)
Qualitative GMO Event Test JRC Test Method
( Joint Research Center
Community Reference
Laboratory for GM Food and
Feed)
CRLV24/04VP: 2008
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 40 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Mon 531 (Cotton) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLVL16/04VP: 2008
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
3006-210-23/281-
24-236 (Cotton)
Qualitative GMO Event Test JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLVL14/05VP: 2006
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Mon 1445 (Cotton) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLVL15/04VP: 2008
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test
0.1 % to 100 %
3272 (Maize) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLV03/06VP
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Bt11 (Maize) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
Bt 11 adh 1 Protocol
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test
0.1 % to 100 %
Ga21 (Maize) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
Protocol GA-21: 2005
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test
0.1 % to 100 %
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 41 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Mir604 (Maize) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLVL04/05VP corrected
version 1: 2010
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Mon 810 (Maize) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRL-VL-25/04VR: 2006
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Mon 863 (Maize) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
Protocol MON 863
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Tc1507 (Maize) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
Protocol TC1507: 2005
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
59122 (Maize) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLVL03/05VP- corrected
version 1: 2007
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Nk603 (Maize) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
Protocol NK 603: 2005
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 42 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Dp-356043-5
(Soybean)
Qualitative GMO Event Test JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLVL04/07VP corrected
version 1: 2010
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Dp-305423-1
(Soybean)
Qualitative GMO Event Test JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLVL07/07VP corrected
version 1: 2010
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
40-3-2 (Soybean) Qualitative GMO Event Test
JRC Test Method ( Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLVL08/05VP: 2009
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test 0.1 % to 100 %
Mon 89788
(Soybean)
Qualitative GMO Event Test JRC Test Method (Joint
Research Center Community
Reference Laboratory for GM
Food and Feed)
CRLVL05/06VP: 2008
0.01 %
Quantitative GMO Event Test
0.1 % to 100 %
LL Rice 62
(Rice)
Qualitative GMO Event Test Protocol LLRICE62 –
Community Reference
Laboratory for GM Food and
Feed CRLVL05/04VP
0.01 %
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 43 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
12. Basmati / Non Basmati Rice Variety Authentication Test
Basmati Variety Detection
Basmati 370
Basmati DNA Test Fragment analysis method using
Basmati Verifiler Kit() of Lab
India/SOP
(SO-IN-AGR-TE-018)
LOD 5 % to 100 %
Deharadun
Basmati
LOD 5 % to 100 %
Ranbir Basmati
LOD 5 % to 100 %
Taraori Basmati
LOD 5 % to 100 %
Basmati 386 Basmati DNA Test
Fragment analysis method using
Basmati Verifiler Kit() of Lab
India/SOP
(SO-IN-AGR-TE-018)
5 % to 100 %
Basmati 271
5 % to 100 %
Kernal Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Basmati 386
5 % to 100 %
Super Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Pusa Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Kasturi Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Haryana Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Sugandha Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Hb – 1 Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Taraori Basmati 5 % to 100 %
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 44 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Sugandha 2
Basmati
Basmati DNA Test
Fragment analysis method using
Basmati Verifiler Kit() of Lab
India/SOP
(SO-IN-AGR-TE-018)
5 % to 100 %
Pusa 1121 Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Pusa Sugandha 4
Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Pusa Sugandha 2
Basmati
5 % to 100 %
Non Basmati
Variety Detection
5 % to 100 %
Sharbati
5 % to 100 %
Jaya
5 % to 100 %
Ir 64
5 % to 100 %
Pr 116
5 % to 100 %
Pr 106
5 % to 100 %
Hkr 126
5 % to 100 %
Pantdhan
5 % to 100 %
Hasan Sarari
5 % to 100 %
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 45 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
13.
Allergen Detection Test
Wheat
Allergen Detection PCR Method 0.1%
Almond
0.1%
Peanut
0.1%
Soya
0.1%
Rice
0.1%
Celery
0.1%
Hazel Nut
0.1%
Sesame
0.1%
Cashew Nut
0.1%
Mustard
0.1%
Saffron 0.1%
III. WATER
1. Natural Mineral
Water &
Packaged
Drinking Water
E.Coli IS 5887 (Part 1): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Coliform IS 5401 (Part 1): 2002
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Faecal Streptococci IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 46 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
Natural Mineral
Water &
Packaged
Drinking Water
Staphylococcus Aureus IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Sulphite Reducing Anaerobes IS 13428: 2005 Annexure C
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa IS 13428: 2005 Annexure D
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Yeast & Mould IS 5403: 1999 (RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Salmonella IS 5887 (Part 3): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Shigella IS 5887 (Part 7): 1999
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Vibrio Cholera IS 5887 (Part 5): 1976
(RA 1995)
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Vibrio Paraheamolyticus IS 5887 (Part 5): 1976
(RA 1995)
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Staphylococcus Aureus
(Enumeration)
IS 5887 (Part 2): 1976
(RA 2005)
Qualitative
(Present/Absent)/ 250ml
Total Viable Colony Count
@ 22 °C for 72 h
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 1 CFU/ml
Total Viable Colony Count
@ 37 °C for 24 h
IS 5402: 2002 (RA 2012) ≥ 1 CFU/ml
Laboratory
SGS India Private Limited, 201, 2nd Floor, Sumel-II, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Accreditation Standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
Discipline Biological Testing Issue Date 01.04.2015
Certificate Number T-0258 Valid Until 31.03.2017
Last Amended on - Page 47 of 47
S. No. Product / Material of Test
Specific Test Performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed
Range of Testing / Limits of Detection
Bhumi Rajyaguru Convenor
N. Venkateswaran Program Manager
2. Drinking Water
E.Coli IS 1622: 1981 >2 MPN/ml
USFDA BAM (8th Edition)
2002 Chapter 4
>2 MPN/ml
Coliform IS 1622: 1981
>2 MPN/ml
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NOTE: The Laboratory has demonstrated competence for the stated scope for WATER. This however does not fully
cover the specification requirements of BIS for the Packaged Drinking Water as per IS:14543 and the Packaged
Natural Mineral Water IS:13428.
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