Milk and dairy products are an essential part of our daily diet, providing nutrients like calcium, protein, vitamins, and essential fats. However, with increasing cases of milk adulteration, contamination, and food fraud, it has become crucial to test milk and dairy products to ensure safety, purity, and compliance with food safety regulations.

RKCT Laboratory, a leading Food Testing Laboratory in India, offers advanced milk and dairy testing services in MP, following strict FSSAI, NABL, and IS standard codes to ensure quality and consumer safety.

Why is Milk & Dairy Product Testing Important?

🔹 Consumer Health Protection 

 Detects harmful bacteria, heavy metals, and toxins that can cause serious health issues.

🔹 Prevention of Adulteration 

 Identifies starch, detergent, synthetic milk, formalin, and other harmful substances.

🔹 Nutritional Assurance 

 Ensures proper fat, protein, carbohydrate, and mineral content for high-quality dairy  products.

🔹 Regulatory Compliance 

 Helps dairy producers meet FSSAI & IS standards for food safety and quality assurance.

Key Milk & Dairy Product Tests Conducted at RKCT Laboratory

1️⃣ Microbiological Testing (IS 5887:1976)

✅ Identifies harmful bacteria, yeast, and mold present in dairy products.
✅ Common contaminants: E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Coliform, and Staphylococcus aureus.
✅ Ensures milk safety for consumption by eliminating pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses.

2️⃣ Milk Adulteration Testing (IS 1479:1961)

✅ Detects common adulterants like starch, detergent, urea, and synthetic milk.
✅ Prevents health risks caused by toxic additives.
✅ Ensures milk meets purity standards as per FSSAI & IS 1479:1961 guidelines.

3️⃣ Antibiotic Residue Testing (IS 15161:2002)

✅ Identifies traces of antibiotics like tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and penicillins.
✅ Ensures compliance with FSSAI regulations to prevent antibiotic resistance in consumers.

4️⃣ Nutritional Composition Analysis (IS 1656:2007)

✅ Measures the fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamin, and mineral content of milk.
✅ Ensures proper nutritional labeling and product quality.
✅ Crucial for dietary supplements, baby food, and dairy-based health drinks.

5️⃣ Shelf-Life & Stability Testing (IS 16471:2017)

✅ Determines the expiry date and shelf-life of dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese,   butter, and ghee.
✅ Examines bacterial growth, acidity changes, and nutrient degradation over time.

6️⃣ Pesticide & Heavy Metal Testing (IS 13864:1993)

✅ Detects harmful chemicals like lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and pesticide residues.
✅ Prevents long-term health risks, organ damage, and toxicity from dairy products.

7️⃣ Milk Fat & Solid Content Testing (IS 2785:2017)

✅ Measures fat percentage, SNF (Solids Not Fat), and total solids.
✅ Determines milk quality and authenticity for skimmed, toned, and full-cream milk.

8️⃣ Mycotoxin (Aflatoxin M1) Testing (IS 15442:2004)

✅ Detects Aflatoxin M1, a cancer-causing mycotoxin found in contaminated cattle feed.
✅ Ensures milk safety by preventing toxic fungal contamination.

IS Standard Codes Followed at RKCT Laboratory for Milk & Dairy Testing

RKCT Laboratory adheres to strict IS standards for dairy product analysis:

📌 IS 10033:1981 – Testing food preservatives in dairy
📌 IS 1479:1961 – Adulteration detection in milk
📌 IS 4701:1981 – Food safety in dairy production
📌 IS 5887:1976 – Microbiological analysis for dairy products
📌 IS 10500:2012 – Drinking water standards for dairy processing
📌 IS 2785:2017 – Milk fat and solids content testing
📌 IS 15161:2002 – Antibiotic residue testing in milk
📌 IS 15442:2004 – Mycotoxin (Aflatoxin M1) testing in dairy

Conclusion

Milk and dairy product testing is essential for consumer health, food safety, and compliance with national and international standards. RKCT Laboratory provides comprehensive milk testing services in MP, ensuring purity, quality, and FSSAI compliance.

📞 For reliable milk testing, contact RKCT Laboratory today!