GAFTA Approved Analysts Serving Global Grain Industry

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GAFTA approved laboratories
Date July 25, 2025

GAFTA Approved Analysts Serving Global Grain Industry

Trustability runs the world! The need for reliable food grains across borders has increased the integrity of GAFTA Approved Analysts globally.

ITC Labs, one of the leading analytical testing labs in India, recently received the GAFTA Certificate. With this new global recognition, we are on a journey to ensure the integrity and authenticity of every shipment.

The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) is a London-based international trade association. The members of the association are analysts, brokers, traders, superintends, fumigators, and more. The main goal of the GAFTA certificate is to be the front raw defender of the highest standards in grain and feed testing.

GAFTA Approved AnalystThe Need of GAFTA Approved Laboratories

From the luscious green wheat fields of Punjab to the golden corn fields in the Midwest US, tons of grains and other agricultural commodities are exported worldwide. From the farmer to trader to buyer to regulatory bodies, there are multiple stakeholders involved. In such an intricate scenario, standardised regulations and unified laboratories to test and verify the goods are of great importance. GAFTA Accreditation serves the very same purpose with reliability. It set a unified standard for grains and feed items across the chain. Thus, GAFTA Approved Laboratories test the quality of the food grains to ensure it is as per the standards and facilitate global trade. These labs follow stringent guidelines laid down by GAFTA to ensure accurate analysis of key parameters like moisture content, foreign matter, protein levels, pesticide residues, and mycotoxins. This unified process ensures that the agricultural commodities meet contractual specifications and international safety standards. The GAFTA Certificate, in all aspects, serves as proof of grain & feed integrity, reliability, and authenticity.

How does a lab get a GAFTA Certificate?

Being a GAFTA Approved Analyst is not an easy process; from technical expertise to performance, accuracy, reputation, and infrastructure, every aspect of the lab will be scrutinised. GAFTA also conduct regular audits, proficiency testing, and performance monitoring of its accredited labs.

ITC Labs became an GAFTA Approved Analyst passing all these tests with unparalleled merits and consistent performance. At our labs, we take this as a valued responsibility and a respected opportunity rather than just an achievement.

With every new certification, we align ourselves with the larger scheme of things. We believe that grain & feed testing is not just about the quality of grains, global trade, or profit revenue. It is about living beings; the ones who rely on those grains to alleviate hunger, gain nutrients, and relish their taste palate. We value them and abide by all the stringent standard protocols in every test.

Because every living being deserves to eat a meal superior in quality, safety, & reliability.

FAQ

What kind of labs are given GAFTA Certificate?

Ans. Respectable analytical testing labs engaged in the testing of grains and animal feed are eligible to apply for GAFTA certificate. Labs that satisfy the infrastructural standards and other varied criteria set by the association will be awarded the certificate.

How to find a GAFTA Approved Analyst in India for feed testing?

Ans. The official website of GAFTA holds a list of all the approved analysts across the globe. ITC Labs is a GAFTA Approved Analyst for grain and feed testing in India with 37+ years of Industry expertise. Contact us today to avail our services and know more about grain & feed testing.

Is it necessary to do grain testing from GAFTA approved laboratories?

Ans. While GAFTA approval is not always mandatory, it is highly recommended in International Grain Trade. GAFTA approved laboratories ensure that the sample abides by ISO and other unified standards helping the best quality food grains & feed reach all the corners of the world.

Should I look for GAFTA Accreditation before selecting a lab for analytical testing?

GAFTA stands for Grains and Feed Trade Association and GAFTA Accreditation is specifically for grain and feed related testing. If you are looking for food grain or cattle feed testing, we highly suggest a GAFTA certified lab.

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