ILBCO's Manual of Methods of Analysis of Foods | As Per FSSAI | In 4 Volumes

ILBCO's Manual of Methods of Analysis of Foods (As Per FSSAI) - 10th Edition, 2026 by Rajan Nijhawan is an exhaustive four-volume reference work consolidating officially prescribed analytical methods for food testing in India. Spread across 3996 pages in hardbound format, this authoritative compilation aligns with FSSAI standards and laboratory regulations, serving as a technical backbone for food quality control and safety assessment.

The manual systematically covers validated methods of analysis across a wide spectrum of food categories, including dairy, oils and fats, cereals, fruits and vegetables, spices, additives, contaminants, residues, alcoholic beverages, meat and fish products, water, honey, and fortified foods. It integrates microbiological testing protocols, rapid adulteration detection techniques, laboratory compliance norms, and regulatory sampling procedures. Designed as a practical laboratory companion, the publication ensures standardization, accuracy, and regulatory conformity in food testing practices across India.

Key Features:

• Detailed analytical procedures for the detection of pesticide residues, antibiotics, hormone residues, mycotoxins, metals, and fortificants
• Comprehensive microbiological testing standards as prescribed by FSSAI
• Manual of Good Food Laboratory Practices (GFLPs) and laboratory quality assurance guidance
• FSSR provisions relating to laboratory and sample analysis
• General guidelines on scientific sampling techniques and chain-of-custody practices
• Rapid testing protocols, including DART (Detecting Adulterants with Rapid Testing) methods
• Dedicated manual for Food Safety on Wheels operations
• Analytical standards for alcoholic beverages, water testing, honey authentication, and niacin determination
• Guidance document for food analysis laboratories, including operational compliance requirements
• Updated lists of State/Public Food Laboratories, FSSAI-notified NABL-accredited laboratories, Food Analysts, Commissioners of Food Safety, and Central Designated Officers
• Structured, category-wise presentation for ease of laboratory and regulatory reference
• Four-volume hardbound set designed for institutional and professional laboratory use

This four-volume manual is an indispensable resource for food testing laboratories, NABL-accredited facilities, public health laboratories, food analysts, quality assurance managers, and technical officers engaged in regulatory compliance under the FSSAI framework.