“Shift Toward Functional and Clean-Label QuEChERS in the India Market”
- A prominent trend in the India QuEChERS Market is the increasing demand for clean-label and food-safe residue testing solutions. Food manufacturers and exporters are prioritizing testing kits and protocols that align with organic labeling, minimal chemical interference, and high sensitivity to trace contaminants, especially in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
- Leading players are developing next-generation QuEChERS kits that exclude toxic solvents, utilize eco-friendly extraction salts, and support non-targeted screening to meet both local and international clean-label certification standards
- For instance, in February 2025, Agilent Technologies introduced an enhanced QuEChERS extraction kit in India that supports ultra-trace pesticide detection using solvent-reducing techniques and biodegradable dispersive salts, aligning with green chemistry principles and sustainable lab practices
- This trend is reshaping the Indian food safety testing ecosystem by encouraging labs and producers to move toward transparent, traceable, and sustainability-focused testing frameworks. It also helps exporters comply with strict residue limits (MRLs) imposed by the EU and North American markets, while appealing to consumer demand for clean, safe, and responsibly sourced food products.
