Drinking water can be tested for physical, chemical, microbiological, and toxic contaminants. Common parameters include pH, TDS, turbidity, hardness, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, sulphate, iron, heavy metals, total coliform, and E. coli.

The exact test package should depend on the source of your water and the purpose of testing.

The cost of water testing depends on the type of water, number of parameters, and purpose of the analysis. A basic drinking water test may require fewer parameters, while a complete analysis for compliance, industrial use, or contamination investigation may require a larger test package.

You can contact SSAS Lab with your water source and testing requirement to select the most suitable analysis package.

The turnaround time depends on the parameters being tested. Some physical and chemical parameters can be completed relatively quickly, while microbiological testing may require incubation time before results are available.

SSAS Lab can provide the expected reporting timeline when the sample and required test parameters are confirmed

Not necessarily. An RO system can reduce many dissolved contaminants, but the final water quality depends on the condition and maintenance of the RO system, the source water, filters, storage tank, and possible microbial contamination.

Regular laboratory testing helps confirm whether the treated water is suitable for drinking.

Yes. Bacteria and other microorganisms cannot usually be seen with the naked eye. Water may look completely clear and still contain total coliform or E. coli.

Microbiological testing is therefore important when checking whether drinking water has been contaminated.

Home testing kits can provide a basic indication for selected parameters, but they generally do not replace a detailed laboratory analysis. Laboratory testing uses controlled methods and equipment to measure a wider range of physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters.

For safety, compliance, or contamination investigation, laboratory testing is recommended.

Hard water contains higher levels of minerals, mainly calcium and magnesium. It may cause scaling in pipes, geysers, boilers, and appliances and can reduce soap efficiency.

Whether treatment is required depends on the hardness level and the intended use of the water.

Yes. Depending on the laboratory's scope and testing requirement, water can be analysed for heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, iron, and other relevant elements.

Heavy metal testing is particularly important when contamination is suspected or when water comes from groundwater or potentially affected industrial areas.

Food testing is the laboratory analysis of food products to check their safety, quality, composition, and compliance with applicable standards. Testing can identify microbiological contamination, chemical contaminants, nutritional composition, adulteration, preservatives, heavy metals, pesticides, and other relevant parameters.

It helps food businesses protect consumers and maintain product quality.

The required tests depend on the type of food product and its intended market. Common categories include nutritional analysis, microbiological testing, heavy metals, pesticide residues, preservatives, additives, contaminants, adulteration, and shelf-life studies.

A testing plan should be selected based on the specific product and applicable regulatory requirements.

Food testing charges depend on the product type and number of parameters required. A basic nutritional analysis will have different requirements from microbiological testing, pesticide residue analysis, or a complete compliance package.

The most accurate quotation can be prepared after reviewing the product and required tests.

Testing time depends on the analysis. Some chemical and nutritional parameters may be completed faster, while microbiological testing, shelf-life studies, and specialised contaminant testing can require more time.

The expected turnaround time should be confirmed based on the selected test parameters.

Yes. Nutritional analysis can determine important values such as energy, protein, carbohydrates, total sugars, added sugars where applicable, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and other nutrients depending on the product and testing requirement.

The results can be used to support nutritional labelling requirements after appropriate regulatory review.

Shelf-life testing evaluates how a product changes over time under defined storage conditions. Depending on the food, the study may include microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory parameters.

The testing schedule should be designed according to the product, packaging, storage conditions, and expected shelf life.

Yes. Food microbiology testing can check for microorganisms such as Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, yeast and mould, and other relevant organisms depending on the food category

The required microbiological parameters should be selected according to the type of food and applicable standards.

A laboratory can provide analytical results for parameters used in product specifications and nutritional information. However, the final food label should also be reviewed for compliance with applicable labelling regulations.

Accurate laboratory data provides an important scientific basis for preparing nutritional and product information.

Food safety testing focuses on whether a food contains harmful microorganisms, contaminants, toxins, residues, or other unsafe substances.

Nutritional testing measures the composition of the food, such as energy, protein, carbohydrates, fat, sugars, sodium, vitamins, and minerals.