Cotecna Strengthens Food Testing Capabilities in India with Geo-Chem's New Food Safety Laboratory in Navi Mumbai, India

In September 2026, Geo-Chem India, part of the Cotecna Group, recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art Food Safety Laboratory in Mumbai, India. The facility marks a significant milestone in Geo-Chem India’s growth journey and further strengthens its ability to support food businesses, exporters, importers and regulators with advanced testing and inspection services. As global and India’s food industry continues to expand and regulatory requirements become increasingly stringent, the new laboratory will help businesses strengthen quality assurance, meet compliance obligations and facilitate access to domestic and international markets.

Reinforcing Geo-Chem India’s commitment to strengthening food safety and quality infrastructure, the Mumbai laboratory is set to bring together advanced instrumentation, experienced scientific teams and internationally recognized testing methodologies developed with the support of our European counterparts in order to help support a broad spectrum of food safety and quality requirements.

Geo-Chem India has built a strong reputation through internationally recognized accreditations and regulatory approvals, including ISO/IEC 17025, EIC, APEDA, GAFTA, FOSFA, BIS and FSSAI, among others. Serving more than 850 clients, employing over 200 professionals, and processing over 100,000 samples annually, Geo-Chem India's Food Division laboratory network is recognized among the Top 5 Spice Testing Laboratories in India by the World Spice Organization (WSO).

Impact on the Chemical Market

As India's food industry continues to expand and regulatory requirements become increasingly stringent, the new laboratory is set to help businesses strengthen quality assurance, meet compliance obligations and facilitate access to domestic and international markets. Reinforcing Geo-Chem India's commitment to strengthening food safety and quality infrastructure, the Mumbai laboratory brings together advanced instrumentation, experienced scientific teams and internationally recognized testing methodologies developed with the support of our European counterparts to support a broad spectrum of food safety and quality requirements.

The laboratory's analytical portfolio also includes testing for pesticide residues, mycotoxins, veterinary drugs, heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), contaminants, additives, allergens, microbiological parameters, food contact materials, GMOs and fumigation residues. The facility also supports hygiene and environmental monitoring, along with research and development for new analytical methods and customer-specific testing requirements.

Impact on the Food Safety Testing Market

The global food safety testing market size is estimated at USD 26.90 billion in 2025 and predicted to increase from USD 28.99 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 55.05 billion by 2035, representing a CAGR of 7.42% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the rising demand for safe food products with high quality, initiation of various policies and strategies for ensuring consumer safety, expansion of the food industry, and technological innovations are driving the growth of the food safety testing market. The food safety testing market is driven by stringent food safety regulations and increasing food borne diseases concerns are the key drivers of the food safety testing market.

The food safety testing market is further being driven by the analytical tools and technologies used to detect contaminants, pathogens, toxins, allergens, pesticides, and chemical residues in food products, as well as for consumer safety and regulatory compliance. The market is a vital part of the food quality chain in production, processing, and distribution. The market is growing even more due to the strict food safety guidelines, increasing number of food-borne illness incidents, and rising awareness of consumers regarding food quality. The volume of trade has also increased on the international scene, and so has the requirement for uniformity of testing procedures.

Impact on the Food Safety Monitoring System Market

The global food safety monitoring system market size was estimated at USD 24.73 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase from USD 26.74 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 53.94 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 8.11% from 2025 to 2034.

According to Precedence Research, the rising technological adoption in the food processing and manufacturing industries for improving overall efficiency and production capacity and reducing operating costs drives the demand for the food safety monitoring system market. The rising consumer awareness regarding food safety and foodborne disease caused by contamination is accelerating the adoption of the food safety monitoring system by a number of food manufacturing industries.

The rising cases of food-borne diseases such as food poisoning, diarrhea, nausea, and other food-related issues are also helping in creating awareness regarding nutrition in food, and food safety is collectively driving the growth of the food safety monitoring system market. Government interventions in the food processing and manufacturing industries, with the implementation of stringent food safety regulations, are gaining traction for enhancing food quality.

About Geo-Chem Laboratories Private Limited

Geo-Chem India, founded in 1964 and part of the Cotecna Group since 2022, is a leading Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) company providing independent testing, inspection and assurance services across food, agriculture, life sciences, minerals, metals and industrial sectors. Through its network of laboratories and technical experts, the company helps businesses ensure quality, safety, compliance and market access across domestic and international markets.

About Cotecna

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. They offer solutions to make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories provides expertise across five key sectors: agriculture, food safety, metals and minerals, system certification and ESG solutions, and consumer products. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 8,100 employees in more than 180 offices and laboratories across approximately 50 countries.