SGS Laboratory in Chennai is approved by NABL for testing of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) ANI | Updated: Apr 29, 2021 11:35 IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI/PRNewswire): SGS is pleased to announce that the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has enhanced the scope of its accreditation awarded to the SGS laboratory based in Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India, to include testing of Ethylene oxide (EtO) as well as Ethylene Chlorohydrin (ECH) residues in herbs, spices, condiments, plant derivatives and oilseeds.
Ethylene oxide (EtO) is a widely used sterilization agent for dried food products. Its residues found in food products have recently caused widespread food recalls in the European Union.