Shoolini food testing lab gets NABL tag

Shoolini Lifesciences (SLS) has received the 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. By earning this accreditation, SLS Food Testing Laboratory has validated its testing procedures, precision, and reliability, giving businesses, regulatory bodies, and consumers’ confidence in its results. Food safety is a growing concern worldwide, with consumers becoming increasingly conscious of the quality and safety of their food. NABL accreditation enhances the credibility of the SLS Food Testing Laboratory, enabling it to deliver trustworthy analyses across multiple sectors.

“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.

This accreditation goes beyond compliance—it creates new opportunities for research, industry collaboration, and academic excellence. For Shoolini University students and researchers, it means enhanced credibility for research projects, hands-on learning opportunities in a globally recognized laboratory, and greater industry collaborations, bridging academia and real-world applications. “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. Shoolini Lifesciences remains committed to upholding the highest standards in food safety and scientific research, positioning itself as a leader in the field.

As Shoolini University continues to push the boundaries of innovation and research, this achievement underscores its mission to encourage industry-ready professionals and groundbreaking advancements in food safety.

About Shoolini University

Founded by leading academicians and professionals, Shoolini University is a young, research-focussed, philanthropic university. Established in 2009, this dynamic and innovation-led centre of learning has made giant strides. It has consistently been ranked among India’s top 100 universities (NIRF), is one of India’s highest generators of patents and innovation and matches the world’s best universities in research output.

 A not-for-profit multi-disciplinary private university, Shoolini has a unique research and innovation-led model. We believe that a great university drives cutting-edge knowledge and innovation while working for the social and economic upliftment of the community at the same time. It is this belief – along with our internationally qualified faculty, our focus on careers and placements for students, our continuous innovation in pedagogy and our highly motivated students – that makes Shoolini University a progressive and dynamic university in the global knowledge economy.