Central Food Laboratories (CFLs) play a pivotal role in the enforcement of the PFA Act by providing appellate analysis of food samples, particularly those involved in legal disputes. There are four CFLs located in Kolkata, Ghaziabad, Pune, and Mysore. These labs analyze samples, issue certificates of analysis that supersede Public Analyst reports, and handle the analysis of imported food products. CFLs are crucial for ensuring food safety by maintaining high standards in food analysis and sup...
