Chemistry
CHEMISTRY DIVISION
The Chemistry division of the laboratory is equipped with best of analytical equipments available internationally to carryout both physical and chemical analysis of all food and water samples as per national and international food regulations. Our quality management system complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 as they apply to the testing services provided by us. All equipments used for testing is calibrated with standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Types of tests carried out
Tests prescribed by Agmark, Bureau of Indian Standards, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), United States Food and Drug Administration( USFDA) and Europian Union Standards.
Staff members
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Ms. Haseena M |
HOD-Chemistry |
9526770702 |
m.haseena@cashewindia.org |
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Ms. Ajini AS |
Senior Scientist |
7907598342 |
ajini.as@cashewindia.org |
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Ms. Sandhya C Nair |
Scientist |
9447785362 |
manogovi@gmail.com |
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Mr. Arun kumar |
Analyst – Chemical |
9544561028 |
arunakhil175@gmail.com |
Major Facilities Available
1. Liquid Chromatograph Mass spectrometer (LCMSMS)- Waters India pvt Ltd (ACQUITY TQD UPLC)
2. High performance Liquid Chromatograph(HPLC)- Waters India pvt Ltd (Alliance e-2695)5
ACCREDITATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS
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The DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India) recognition.
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NABL accreditation for Chemical and Biological testing as per IS0/IEC 17025:20017 with certificate No. TC11801.
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Recognized laboratory by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for the purpose of carrying out the analysis of food samples taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations made there under.
Experience
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Our team consists of well – trained professionals who are well versed in chemical and biological analysis. This team is always at the customer’s service to fill the requirements of each and every individual customer.
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As a highly dedicated organization, we are committed to maintain a good rapport with our customers, thus ensuring that satisfying the needs of every customer is an added value for the progress of the laboratory. Our laboratory is totally dedicated to satisfy each and every needs of our valuable customers.
Quality Assurance
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Establishing and implementing a well defined and documented management system
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Adopting internationally recognized test procedures
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Installation of appropriate state-of-the-art equipments
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Imparting systematic training to staff
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Uncompromising quality checks
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Maintaining cordial relationship with Customers
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Continual up- gradation of the management system based on customer feedback.
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Quick, fair and ethical response to customer complaints.
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Familiarizing all the testing personnel with the quality documentation and implement the policies and procedures of the quality system based on ISO IEC 17025: 2017 in their work and ensuring compliance to the standard.
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using validated methods providing estimates of the measurement uncertainty
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demonstrating traceability of measurement by using calibrated instruments and equipment and certified reference materials
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demonstrating sample traceability by logging, labeling, storing and tracking samples appropriately
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monitoring performance with QC standards, control charts, replicate samples and proficiency testing.
ANALYSIS UNDERTAKEN- FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
WATER
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Drinking Water/Ground Water/Water from Purifiers
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Packaged Drinking water
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Industrial & Domestic Effluents
Ongoing projects
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Quality testing and certification of goods purchased by Consumer Fed during the festival season in various go downs all over Kerala during the year 2023-24.
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Testing the hygienic quality and safety of food/water distributed in the State Government Schools all over Kerala under the PM POSHAN Project, an initiative of our Honourable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modiji.
For more details contact:
Ms. Haseena M
Head, Department of Chemistry
0474-2742704 Ext.301
9526770702
m.haseena@cashewindia.org
