LAB FACILITIES
MRPC, a pioneering industry-specific research organization, is well known for Food Analysis specializing in the testing of edible oils and food products. It was established in 1999 as the Mustard Research and Promotion Consortium (MRPC). The analytical facility has recently been acquired by Puri Oil Mills Limited and is currently functioning as ‘MRPC, The R&D Wing of Puri Oil Mills Limited’.
Previously , MRPC was recognized by Directorate of Vanaspati, Vegetable oils & Fats, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Foods and Public Distribution, Govt. of India, under Edible Oil Packaging (Regulation) order, 1998 on dated December 3, 2001, thereby authorized MRPC for testing of fats and oils as per quality requirements laid down under Vegetable Oil Products (Regulation) Order/PFA Act and Rules there under. MRPC is a state-of-the-art NABL-accredited Food Testing Laboratory with facilities for a wide spectrum of testing and analysis. Its unique ability to provide accurate, precise and dependable test results for food products, nutraceuticals, animal feed, oilcake and de-oiled cake and for conducting R&D in the area of oleo-products makes it a valuable partner for enterprises operating in this domain. The exemplary amalgamation of R&D with analysis is complemented by revolutionary technologies which add value to the process of oil and food analysis. MRPC’s innovative R&D has also resulted in the acquisition of patents and the development of value-added products.
MRPC laboratory has also got recognition of the Government of Delhi in Schedule-1
(the list of recognized laboratories) under the Delhi Edible Oils (Procedure for Identification and Declaration of Unadulterated Stocks) Order, 1998 vide the letter no.F.6(2)/98-F&S(P&C/731 dated 28.10.03 of the Commissioner, Food and Supplies, Delhi.
MRPC state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped with all sophisticated instruments sufficient to perform all the test required for FSSAI conformation and a few other tests of oils/fats oilseeds/oil cakes/ deoiled cakes and cattle feeds, Energy Foods, Spices, Condiments, Herb and Herb Products, Dairy Products, Ready to eat Fruit & Vegetable Products (Raw and Processed), Milk and Milk Products, Water, Honey, Food grains, Pulses, Cereal and Cereal Products, Confectioneries, Biscuit, Namkeen, snacks, Tea, Coffee and Food Packing Materials.