XRD in Cosmetics Testing Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral which finds innumerable applications in construction and process industries. However, exposure to environments with high concentrations of asbestos can present occupational hazards. Among the risks established due to inhalation are lung diseases including lung cancer and Mesothelioma which is rare cancer which affects the […]
Potential Applications of Ion Chromatography
Ion chromatography or Ion exchange chromatography is a branch of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography or HPLC. It has a potential of separating charged molecular species present in the mobile phase stream. The charge bearing molecules are separated from non-ionic species due to their affinity for oppositely charged sites on the ion exchange stationary phase packed inside […]
X-Ray Diffraction installed @ ARBRO
We are proud to announce that we have installed X-ray diffraction (XRD) instrumentation in our laboratory. XRD is a valuable tool for analysis and testing of materials used in pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, studies in nanomaterials, blood, forensics, geological grading of minerals, electronics etc. In fact, the scope of application is so vast that it is […]
Top five reasons people never return to a restaurant
Why people never return to the restaurant, let’s find out! When customers repeat a visit to a restaurant it means that they have found your restaurant worth a second visit. According to studies repeat customers help restaurant owners maximize their revenue. They also offer the benefit of the word- of- mouth advertising because if they […]
Top Ten Trans-fat containing foods
Trans-fats are of two types, one is the essential fatty acids that are required for body functions like metabolism. The other types are the not so friendly trans-fats that can ruin your heart health if not controlled. Most health-conscious consumers make a studied choice to avoid foods that contain or are fried in hydrogenated vegetable […]
Borewell water testing
Borewells are widely used as water sources in agriculture, industries and in domestic use. All users who need to use water from bore wells require water testing to assure water quality. With the municipal supplies, rainwater, and surface water availability becoming undependable, borewells are being increasingly seen as a dependable source of primary water supply. […]
Bromate testing in water
Presence of bromate in drinking water has come into focus after it was reported in studies that bromate could be responsible for causing cancers. Bromate ions are produced in drinking water during the process of ozonation. In ozonation, ozone gas is used as a safe antimicrobial agent for reducing the load of bacteria and other […]
Testing of phenolic disinfectant fluids as per IS 1061
Phenolic disinfectants or “phenyl” as is commonly referred to by consumers are widely used in India for cleaning and disinfection of floors in homes, commercial establishments as well as in medical institutions like hospitals and clinics. There are a large number of regional brands of phenyl as well as a few prominent national brands which […]
Registration Procedure for the Import of Cosmetic Products in India
The cosmetic industry is growth-oriented and multinational companies now sell their products in all corners of the world including India because India has a huge market for such cosmetic and personal care products. However, to ensure that these products are safe for consumers, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India has regulated that […]
Labeling Requirements For Imported Cosmetic Goods in India
Since 2001, the government of India has made it mandatory for packaged goods and cosmetics that are imported into the country to be correctly labeled as per regulations. We have for your convenience spelled out the regulations in simple terms. All labels on packaged goods must have : Name and address of the importer Generic […]