TIRUMALA, NOVEMBER 04, 2026: TTD Additional EO Sri Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary said that the Water and Food Analysis Laboratory at Tirumala is being developed as a national model with advanced equipment and facilities.
Participating in the Ayudha Puja celebrations at the laboratory on Wednesday, he reviewed its functioning and inspected the facilities.
He said the laboratory was established with the support of FSSAI and equipped with advanced technology. A total of 34 personnel are currently working, and eight more staff members will be appointed soon.
He stated that food samples are tested from the procurement stage to the final preparation.
Around 2,500 food samples were tested during the recent Brahmotsavams. Drinking water samples are also tested daily.
The laboratory is equipped to conduct around 11 quality tests on Srivari Laddu, including moisture, sugar, cashew content and nutritional values. Ghee and other food ingredients are also tested regularly to ensure quality and safety.
He said the laboratory plays a vital role in ensuring high standards in Annaprasadam, Laddu preparation and drinking water supply, with the objective of making TTD a national benchmark in food safety.
TTD Health Dy EO Sri Somannarayana, Procurement GM Sri Umashankar, Lab Quality Manager Sri Lakshminarayana and other officials and staff participated.
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