Food Allergen Testing Laboratory India | FSSAI & NABL Accredited

Auriga Research provides NABL-accredited food allergen testing using ELISA and real-time PCR methods for the detection and quantification of priority allergens in food products. Allergen management is a critical food safety requirement under FSSAI labelling regulations, with undeclared allergens posing serious health risks to sensitised consumers.

Our allergen testing panel covers gluten (wheat, barley, rye, oats), peanut, soy, milk (casein and beta-lactoglobulin), egg, tree nuts (almond, hazelnut, cashew, walnut), crustacean shellfish, fish, sesame, mustard, celery, and lupin. We test finished products, raw ingredients, and environmental swabs for allergen cross-contact verification in manufacturing facilities.

FSSAI labelling regulations mandate allergen declaration for all packaged food products. Manufacturers must verify that allergen claims such as "gluten-free" or "contains no milk" are analytically substantiated. Our testing supports both regulatory compliance and internal allergen management programmes.

Allergen Testing Parameters

  • Gluten (gliadin) — ELISA per AOAC 2012.01, detection limit 3 ppm
  • Peanut protein — ELISA, detection limit 1 ppm
  • Soy protein — ELISA, detection limit 1 ppm
  • Milk proteins (casein, beta-lactoglobulin) — ELISA
  • Egg protein (ovomucoid, ovalbumin) — ELISA
  • Tree nut species — PCR-based identification
  • Crustacean and fish allergens — ELISA
  • Mustard, sesame, celery, lupin — ELISA/PCR
  • Environmental swab testing for allergen cross-contact
  • Gluten-free verification (below 20 ppm threshold)

Turnaround Time

ELISA-based allergen testing takes 5-7 business days. PCR-based detection requires 7-10 business days. Multi-allergen screening panels are completed within 10 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which food allergens does FSSAI require to be declared on labels?
FSSAI mandates declaration of cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats), crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk and milk products (including lactose), tree nuts, and sulphites above 10 mg/kg. These align broadly with Codex Alimentarius priority allergens. FSSAI regulations under the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020 require precautionary allergen labelling as well.
What methods are used for food allergen testing?
The two primary methods are ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and real-time PCR. ELISA detects allergenic proteins directly and is preferred for quantitative results. PCR detects DNA from allergenic species, which is more suitable for processed foods where proteins may be denatured. Both methods achieve detection limits in the low ppm range. Method selection depends on the food matrix, the target allergen, and the level of processing.
How long does food allergen testing take?
Standard ELISA-based allergen testing takes 5-7 business days. PCR-based allergen detection takes 7-10 business days. Multi-allergen screening panels covering all major allergens are completed within 10 business days. Rush services are available for urgent production-hold situations.

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NABL-accredited allergen detection by ELISA and PCR. FSSAI-compliant results for all priority allergens.

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