About Us

INTRODUCTION

The inception of the Department of Applied Chemistry under University of Calcutta was done way back in 1920 at:

University College of Science & Technology

92, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, West Bengal, Kolkata 700 009

Course curriculum of the Department was thoroughly revised in 1951 and three years M. Tech course was introduced. Further in 1969 & in 1972 the University modified the courses as 3 years B. Tech. & 2 years M. Tech. course in Applied Chemistry.

In 1982 the Department of Applied Chemistry was tri-furcated into:

a) Department of Chemical Technology
b) Department of Chemical Engg. & Polymer Science
c) Department of Applied Chemistry

Under Department of Chemical Technology, following courses are offered as 4 years B.Tech Degree.

Ceramic Engineering.

Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refining Engg.

Oil Technology.

Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemical Technology.

The Oil Technology Division deals with the teaching and research in Vegetable Oils, Fats, Paints and Surfactants.

The Oil Technology Laboratory (Hitherto referred as "The Lab") previously started testing of edible Oils and reporting to outside customers in July 2009 as per the request from FSSAI, Govt. of India. The Lab received NABL, under Ministry of Sc. & Tech. since 2013.

Now since the month of November, Oil Laboratory is reformed as "Quality Testing Laboratory", including the testing of all food items and is going for increasing the scope under NABL accreditation.

Other than testing, it also provides workshops and training programs as per the requirements of customers and instrument usage facility as per requisition.

QUALITY POLICY OF QUALITY TESTING LABORATORY

Management is committed to maintain good professional practice and provide a high standard of testing service towards the need of customers.
The Lab is specially committed to satisfy customers including timely execution of the Testing service.
The Lab is specially committed to satisfy customers including timely execution of the Testing service.
The purpose of the documented management system is to ensure that all concerned in the laboratory including supervisors and technicians can discharge their functions in a manner so that the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is fully met.
Our quality policy requires that all personnel involved in testing and supporting activity familiarize themselves with the Quality Manual, Quality system and Technical Procedures.
Management of The Lab is committed to comply with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard and continual improvement.
Management is committed to provide necessary resources.
Lab is committed to carry out the activities impartially by competent personnel on a consistent basis.

VISION

"To ensure safe and quality food for all, through accurate and reliable testing, fostering a culture of food safety and excellence."

MISSION

"To provide comprehensive food testing services, leveraging advanced technology and expertise, promoting compliance with regulatory standards, and empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions, ultimately protecting public health and facilitating fair trade."