FICCI Research and Analysis Centre

What FICCI Research and Analysis Centre does

FRAC is a not-for-profit analytical testing laboratory established in 1989 under FICCI, India's oldest and largest industry association, and its allied body Confederation of Indian Food Trade and Industry (CIFTI). The organization operates from a consolidated 25,000+ sq. ft. facility in Dwarka, New Delhi, comprising six laboratories — chemical, instrumentation, environment, R&D, mechanical, and microbiology — equipped with advanced analytical instruments (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/FID/NPD/ECD, HPLC, ICP, FTIR, CHNSO analyser). It provides comprehensive testing services for food, beverages, packaging materials, and environmental samples, alongside ancillary offerings in R&D (new product development, shelf-life studies), training (FoSTaC, FICSI, analytical testing), consulting (lab setup, accreditation guidance, audits), and surveys (organoleptic, food, health).

The business operates on a transaction-fee model for analytical testing, with pricing set on a quote basis per sample, supplemented by professional services revenue from training, consulting, and R&D engagements. FRAC holds a broad stack of regulatory accreditations — NABL (ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Certificate TC-5275), FSSAI, BIS, CPCB, APEDA, EIC, Tea Board of India, DSIR (SIRO recognition), MoEF, and DPCC — which collectively allow it to serve regulated, export, and government channels. Go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field sales for large food manufacturers and QSRs, combined with a self-serve online portal (fraclabsreport.com) for booking, quoting, and report delivery, plus pan-India sample collection with temperature-controlled transit.

The customer base spans food and beverage manufacturers, fast-food chains and QSRs, storage and logistics providers, export-oriented food businesses, state governments (including a 4,000-sample/month water quality monitoring contract), educational institutions, and food industry in-house laboratories. Operational scope is entirely domestic India with no disclosed international footprint, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed given the not-for-profit society structure.

Name

FICCI Research and Analysis Centre

Legal name

FICCI Research and Analysis Center

Website

https://fraclabs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FRAC is a not-for-profit, NABL-accredited analytical testing laboratory established in 1989 under FICCI, providing food, beverage, packaging, and environmental testing from a consolidated facility in New Delhi to manufacturers, QSRs, exporters, and government bodies across India.

Ownership category

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Product category

Analytical Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF) (AFALAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB), NIAS Screening & Risk Assessment (Non-Intentionally Added Substances) (AFALAIAC), Emerging Contaminants Testing & Risk Management (PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceuticals) (EUANAJAF)

Keywords

• Analytical testing services
• Food safety testing
• Environmental monitoring services
• Laboratory accreditation consulting
• Research and development

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Analytical Testing Services: Testing fees for food, beverages, packaging materials, and environmental samples. Revenue generated through per-sample testing charges based on test type and complexity.
2. Training Services: FoSTaC training programs, analytical testing training, and dissertation/internship programs. Includes Food Safety Training and Certification Centre (FOSTAC) and FICSI certification programs.
3. Consulting Services: Laboratory setup, lab management, accreditation guidance, technical manpower supply, and audit services for food industry clients.
4. Research & Development: New product development, shelf life studies, product stability studies, and efficacy testing for clients.
5. Survey Services: Organoleptic surveys, food surveys, and health surveys conducted for various clients including government bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FRAC provides analytical testing services for food, beverages, packaging materials, and environmental samples across six NABL-accredited laboratories (Chemical, Instrumentation, Environment, R&D, Mechanical, and Microbiology). Supporting offerings include professional sample collection across India, FoSTaC and FICSI-certified training programs, contract research and development (new product development, shelf-life studies), laboratory consulting (setup, accreditation guidance, manpower, audits), and organoleptic, food, and health survey services.

Product overview

FICCI Research and Analysis Centre (FRAC) is a not-for-profit analytical testing organization established under FICCI, offering a comprehensive suite of laboratory testing and consulting services. The core offering is Testing Services spanning chemical, instrumentation, environment, R&D, mechanical, and microbiology laboratories. Supporting services include Sample Collection, Training Services (FoSTaC, Analytical Training, Dissertation Training), Research & Development (new product development, shelf-life studies), Consulting (lab setup, management, accreditations, manpower, audits), and Surveys (organoleptic, food product, health). The organization serves food and beverage manufacturers, processors, QSRs, storage facilities, and environmental monitoring clients with accreditations from NABL, FSSAI, BIS, EIC, and APEDA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Analytical Testing Services Comprehensive analytical testing services for food, beverages, packaging materials, and environmental samples, covering chemical, microbiological, physical, and contamination analysis. Targeted at food manufacturers, processors, QSRs, storage and logistics providers, and government bodies.
• Sample Collection Service Professional sample collection by trained staff from client facilities across India with proper handling, temperature control, and transportation to maintain sample validity for downstream testing.
• Training Services (FoSTaC, Analytical, Dissertation)

Quantifiable outcome

• Accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (NABL) - Certificate TC-5275
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRAC is appointed as a Training Partner for FoSTaC by FSSAI. Provides food safety training programs including Food Safety Training and Certification Centre (FOSTAC) to food industry professionals. FRAC delivers mandatory training programs under the Safe and Nutritious Food (SNF) initiative.
• FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRAC is established under FICCI and its allied body CIFTI. This affiliation provides access to FICCI's vast network and expertise, fostering collaboration within the food industry and promoting best practices in quality control.
• FICSI (Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRAC provides analytical and quality process training programs under FICSI certification body including Food Safety Team Leader, Hygiene Coordinator, Quality Assurance Manager, Food Analyst, and Food Microbiologist training.
• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRAC works closely with FSSAI for food safety testing and regulatory compliance. FSSAI approval empowers FRAC to conduct essential food safety testing as per regulatory requirements.
• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS recognition enables FRAC to perform product certification against established Indian standards, ensuring food products meet designated quality benchmarks.
• National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABL accreditation guarantees the accuracy and reliability of FRAC's testing procedures under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.
• Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPCB approval grants FRAC authority for environmental monitoring services. FRAC is also recognized by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) for environmental consultancy.
• Export Inspection Council (EIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIC approval grants FRAC authority to conduct testing for products destined for export, facilitating access to international markets for Indian food businesses.
• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPEDA approval allows FRAC to support export competitiveness of Indian food products by ensuring they meet international quality standards.
• Tea Board of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTea Board approval provides FRAC with specialized expertise in tea quality and safety testing, catering specifically to the needs of the tea industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins India: Subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific, offering food, feed, and environmental testing in India with NABL accreditation and advanced LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS capabilities. Directly comparable food testing scope and instrument stack, backed by global scale.
• SGS India: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with a large Indian footprint across food, environmental, and consumer goods testing. Directly comparable as a multi-accredited food and environmental testing competitor, though significantly larger and more diversified.
• Intertek India: Global TIC major offering food and agri testing, commodity inspection, and environmental services in India. Overlaps with FRAC's testing scope for QSRs, manufacturers, and exporters, with broader international reach.
• TÜV SÜD South Asia: Indian operations of TÜV SÜD providing food testing, certification, and audit services. Comparable accredited food and environmental testing for the same enterprise, QSR, and exporter customer base.
• TUV India (TÜV Rheinland India): Indian arm of TÜV Rheinland offering food, environmental, and product testing along with certification services. Comparable accredited testing and certification portfolio for Indian and export-oriented food businesses.
• Bureau Veritas India: Indian arm of Bureau Veritas providing testing, inspection, and certification for food, commodities, and environmental samples. Comparable as a multi-accredited TIC provider competing for the same enterprise and government testing RFPs.

Regional players

• National Test House (NTH): Government of India testing laboratory network providing materials, food, and environmental testing across regional centers. Comparable accredited testing services, but operates as a public-sector entity rather than a commercial competitor.
• CFTRI (CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute): Premier Indian food research institute under CSIR providing food testing, R&D, and training. Comparable in food testing, R&D, and training scope, though primarily a public research body rather than a commercial lab.

Direct peers

• NCML (National Collateral Management) - Testing Services: Indian agri-commodity manager with a sizable food and agricultural commodities testing arm (NABL accredited) serving processors, exporters, and government programs. Comparable in serving agri-food testing demand, with stronger geographic reach.
• Equinox Labs: Mumbai-headquartered NABL-accredited Indian food, water, and environmental testing lab serving F&B manufacturers, QSRs, and HoReCa. Closest direct peer by customer mix and NABL scope, though newer and multi-city versus FRAC's Delhi-centric footprint.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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