The tobacco industry has been experiencing a steady increase over the last decade and is expected to continue growing. New tobacco products are being launched by industries and companies including clove cigarettes and menthol cigars. Manufacturers are now focusing on smoking alternatives like tobacco premium products produced with flue-cured tobacco and fine whole leaf.
TYPES OF TOBACCO USED
Virginia tobacco
Bidi tobacco
Burley tobacco
Cigar tobacco
Chewing tobacco
Cigar filler
Cigar wrapper
Jati podali
Natu tobacco
HD BRG (harvel de baixo rio grande)
There are ISO standards that are followed by us to test tobacco and tobacco products for their quality and safety. FSSAI also has stringent conditions and regulations for tobacco and tobacco products.
TESTING SERVICES OFFERED By LABS
Physical & Chemical Analysis (moisture, nicotine, methanol, methanol assay, alcohol content as ethanol, tar content, acid insoluble ash, etc.)
Fatty acid profile (SFA, MUFA and PUFA) & Trans fatty acids
Naturally Occurring Toxic Substances (Agaric acid, Hydrocyanic acid, Hypercine, and Safrole)
Additives (acesulfame K, allura red AC, annatto extract (bixin), arecoline, aspartame, etc.)
Sensory Evaluation
Shelf Life Testing
Molecular Testing
Allergens (celery, mollusc, milk, egg, fish, etc.)
GMO Testing
Test for active Components (Qualitative)
ETO and ECH Testing
MCPDs and GE Testing
Food Application and recipe engineering
Radioactive residues
Steroids and Hormone Testing
Dioxins, PCBs, PAHs & Furans