History

The laboratory stemmed from a technical requirement that resonated across the food industry in the late 90’s. With the opening up of the Indian economy, industries were fast booming. Manufacturers, agriculturists, and food processors – many were born, while those who were already there only flourished to capture greater markets. Against this boom, also rose the revenue expectations from the food industry. Entrepreneurs now looked overseas, where a huge market potential lay untapped. However, despite rising aspirations and efforts, there were numerous teething problems for Indian exporters.

The primary shortcoming was the ‘quality’ aspect of produce/finished products. While production processes were found non-compliant with international norms, the main roadblock came with respect to analytical services. Undisputedly, there was a huge shortfall of support analytical services to compliment the food industry. Hence export consignments were stuck; the Indian infrastructure services were found heavily lacking.

Against this promising environment of need and growth, was conceived IADFAC. Started by first generation technocrats (microbiologists, food technologists, nutritionists), the laboratory aspired to fill in the food analysis space.

Envisioned to be industry enabling, IADFAC is one of the country’s few exclusive food-testing facilities. It is also perhaps the first Indian laboratory started, managed and actively led by an exclusive scientific board of directors who pitch scientific temperament vis-à-vis plain business motives. Since inception, it has serviced various food industry segments. The lab has premier food testing accreditations and has a flawless repertoire of technical competence.

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