Functions-
In addition to the functions entrusted to it under the Act, the Referral Laboratory shall carry out the following functions, namely:
1.analysis of samples of food sent by any officer or authority authorized by the Food Authority for the purpose and submission of the certificate of analysis to the authorities concerned;
2.investigation for the purpose of fixation of standard of any article of food;
3.investigation in collaboration with the laboratories of Food analysts in the various States and such other laboratories and institutions which the Food Authority may approve on its behalf, for the purpose of standardizing methods of analysis.
4.ensuring that the laboratory follows the scientific protocols laid down for handling/testing the articles of food.
5.maintaining high standards of accuracy, reliability and credibility in the operation of the laboratory and achieving and maintaining the required levels of accreditation and reliability.
6.laying down mechanism for ensuring that personnel of the laboratory adhere to high professional standards and discipline.
7.Such other conditions, as the Authority may lay down for Referral Laboratories.
8.Capacity building by way of organizing professional training, workshops and seminars for the Food analyst, laboratory personnel in the states specified by the Food authority.

1.The laboratory specified in Column (1) of Table I below, shall carry out the functions entrusted to it by the Act or these regulations in respect of the local areas specified in the corresponding entry in Column (2) thereof.

2.The certificate of analysis to be provided by the referral food laboratory shall be as per Form A