Certifications & Accreditations
Every report we issue is backed by NABL, FSSAI, APEDA, AGMARK, FICS, MoEFCC and ISO recognition, the credentials that make our results defensible in front of a regulator, auditor or procurement team.
Notified Laboratory
FSSAI
FSSAI certification highlights our commitment to upholding the highest food safety and hygiene standards, in line with India's regulatory framework.
With FSSAI recognition, we're authorised to provide expert food testing services that help businesses align with essential food safety protocols. Our certification enables us to:
Improve Product Safety and Quality: Support food manufacturers in maintaining superior safety and hygiene standards across every product, safeguarding consumer health.
Minimise Risk and Liabilities: Provide verified test results that help businesses mitigate food safety risks, avoid regulatory penalties, and maintain market credibility.
ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited
NABL
NABL accreditation underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of laboratory excellence and quality assurance.
With NABL accreditation, we ensure that all our testing procedures, methodologies, and equipment meet globally recognised benchmarks of accuracy and reliability. This certification enables us to:
Deliver Accurate and Reliable Testing: Adhere to stringent testing protocols and international standards across food, water, and air quality assessments.
Enhance Credibility and Trust: Provide clients with verified and credible testing reports that meet the highest industry standards.
Support Compliance with Regulatory Requirements: Help businesses meet national and international regulatory obligations with certified, validated test results.
By securing NABL accreditation, Equinox Labs strengthens its position as a leader in testing and calibration, reaffirming our commitment to accurate, dependable, and transparent services across every industry we serve.
Export Authorised
APEDA
APEDA Certification reaffirms our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality in line with national and international regulatory frameworks.
With APEDA Certification, we're authorised to support businesses engaged in the export of agricultural and processed food products, ensuring they meet the safety, hygiene, and quality standards required for global markets. This certification enables us to:
Conduct Comprehensive Testing: Ensure compliance with APEDA's regulatory requirements across multiple categories, including fruits, vegetables, cereals, and more.
Facilitate Seamless Export Procedures: Help food businesses streamline export processes by ensuring products meet the safety and quality criteria essential for international trade.
Boost Product Credibility: Support clients in elevating the reputation of their food products in international markets with certified safety and quality standards.
Approved Laboratory
AGMARK
Equinox Labs is an AGMARK-approved laboratory. AGMARK is the certification mark for agricultural produce in India, administered by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, under the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937.
As an approved laboratory, we test agricultural and food commodities against the applicable AGMARK grade standards, helping packers and producers grade their products and use the AGMARK label. This approval enables us to:
Test Against AGMARK Grade Standards: Analyse commodities such as ghee, honey, spices, edible oils and pulses for the quality parameters set out in the applicable AGMARK grade specifications, within our approved scope.
Support Grading and Certification: Provide the laboratory results that authorised packers need to grade their products and apply the AGMARK label.
Build Consumer Confidence: Help brands show that their agricultural products meet a government-recognised quality standard.
Food Import Clearance
FICS (Food Import Clearance System)
The Food Import Clearance System (FICS) is FSSAI's online system for clearing food products imported into India. Imported food consignments are sampled and tested before they are released for sale.
Equinox Labs is approved to test imported food samples under FICS, supporting importers with laboratory reports for the FSSAI clearance process. This approval enables us to:
Test Imported Food Samples: Analyse samples from imported consignments against the applicable Food Safety and Standards regulations.
Support Faster Clearance: Provide the laboratory reports needed for the FSSAI import clearance process, helping importers avoid avoidable delays at the port.
Guide Importers on Requirements: Help importers understand the parameters and standards that apply to their products before consignments arrive.
MoEFCC
Registered
MoEFCC
This significant recognition enables us to contribute to environmental sustainability and compliance through comprehensive testing and monitoring services.
With MoEFCC certification, we're equipped to support industries in meeting stringent environmental regulations, ensuring their operations are sustainable and eco-friendly. Our certification allows us to:
Conduct Specialized Environmental Testing: Provide air and water quality testing, emission monitoring, and waste management audits, all aligned with MoEFCC standards.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Help businesses across sectors comply with India's environmental laws and regulations, reducing ecological footprint and avoiding penalties.
Promote Sustainable Practices: Encourage environmentally responsible practices by offering insights and solutions that minimise environmental impact.
ISO Certifications
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications reflect our dedication to operational excellence, environmental sustainability and employee wellbeing.
ISO 9001 Quality Management System: Demonstrates our commitment to delivering consistently high-quality testing services through rigorous, customer-focused quality management practices.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System: Reflects our responsibility toward environmental sustainability minimising impact by optimising resource use, managing waste, and adhering to eco-friendly practices across all our operations.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System: Underlines our commitment to a safe, healthy workplace prioritising employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and meeting the highest occupational health and safety standards.
Certifications FAQs
Equinox Labs is an FSSAI-notified laboratory, NABL-accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, APEDA-authorised, AGMARK-approved, approved to test imported food under FSSAI's FICS, IOPEPC-approved, MoEFCC-notified, and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
NABL accreditation confirms that a laboratory's testing methods, equipment and quality system meet ISO/IEC 17025. FSSAI notification recognises a laboratory for testing food under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Equinox Labs holds both.
Yes. APEDA authorisation supports testing for agricultural and processed food exports, and FICS approval lets us test imported food samples for FSSAI clearance.
Yes. As an MoEFCC-notified laboratory we provide air and water quality testing, emission monitoring and related environmental compliance testing.