About Us

Dr. Amin Controllers Private Limited’s Laboratory Division is one of India’s leading NABL accredited laboratories. As an independent laboratory, we offer a wide range of testing, analysis and certification services across a variety of sectors.

About RCA

DACPL’s Laboratory Division is one of India’s leading chain of NABL accredited laboratories and testing facilities. From the agricultural sector to the coal and mining industry, the laboratories are capable of testing 3500+ parameters across 500+ products and commodities.

The Laboratory Division is a wholly owned division of the parent company, Dr. Amin Controllers Private Limited. Founded by the late Dr. Raman C. Amin, the company is now in its 7th decade of serving the nation as a widely trusted and accredited Testing, Inspection and Certification entity. The company is family owned and helmed by the Directors Siddharth Raman Amin and Vikram Raman Amin. It is an ISO 17020, 45001, and 9001 accredited company headquartered out of Mumbai with over 30 offices across the country and a team of 1200+ trained and qualified professionals.

Chain of laboratories

RCA Laboratories

1

Mumbai Head Laboratory

The Head Laboratory in Mumbai is a 4 story stand alone facility in the Thane TTC area. The laboratory consists of a Chemical and Wet Analysis Department, Microbiology Department, Residue and Pesticides Department, Water Testing Department and the Food Safety Auditing Team. It is ISO 17025 accredited as well as NABL, FSSAI, APEDA, IOPEPC, EIC, BIS and Tea Board approved.

2

Kolkata Laboratory

The Kolkata Laboratory is the Laboratory Division’s dedicated minerals, ores and metals testing division. The facility is ISO 17025 accredited, staffed with specially trained chemists and utilises high end testing equipment to deliver timely and accurate results.

3

Gandhidham Laboratory

The Gandhidham Laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited and serves the western and central states by offering testing services for grains, sugar, oils & fats, feed material, general produce, coal, ores and minerals.

4

Visakhapatnam Laboratory

The Visakhapatnam Laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited and serves the eastern, central and southern states by offering testing services for grains, sugar, feed material, fertilisers, feed material, minerals and ores.

5

Paradip Laboratory

The Paradip Laboratory is ISO 17025 and the company’s second dedicated minerals, ores and metals testing laboratory. It services clients across the eastern and southern states to ensure timely reporting and results.

6

Chennai Laboratory

The Chennai Laboratory aids the company’s southern activities by performing testing services in the agricultural sector for commodities such as sugar, grains, vegetable oils and fats.

since 1950

RCA - HISTORY

RCA Laboratories is the wholly owned Div. of Dr. Amin Controllers Pvt. Ltd., a company founded by the Late Dr. Raman C. Amin, Ph. D (Pharma-Chemistry), a pioneer in the field of independent testing and inspection services. A professional practice established and in place since 1950, the organization is today in its 70th year of dedicated testing services. The company is family owned.

RCA Laboratories through its Chain of Laboratories provides services on a national basis. The Head Laboratory located at Mumbai is ISO-17025 accredited for Chemical & Microbiological testing by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL). RCA Laboratories at Kolkata and Gandhidham (Kutch) are also ISO-17025 accredited by National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL). Our other Laboratories are located at Paradip Visakhapatnam, Chennai & Tuticorin with specific mandates. These laboratories are operating with ISO-17025 management systems and will undergo the accreditation process shortly.

DACPL’s Laboratory Division provides a range of testing services to:

International Commodity Trading Federations & Associations.
Indian Commodity Manufacturing & Trading Associations.
Consumer Food Product Manufacturers.
Sea Food & Meat Processors.
FMCG Manufacturers.
National & International Trade Houses.
Trade Finance Banks
Commodity Exchanges.
Petroleum Refining Industry & Petrochemicals.
Thermal Power Plants.
Iron & Steel Industry.
Water Resource & Municipalities.
Hotels, Restaurants & Sports Clubs.

The present laboratory management comprises of:

Dr. Subhadeep Mukherjee, Head of Mumbai Laboratory
Narendra Limbachiya, Head of Gandhidham Laboratory
Dr. SCS Rajan, Head of Visakhapatnam Laboratory and Nationwide Consultant
Jothimuthu Nallathambi, Head Chennai Laboratory
Farid Hasan, Head Kolkata & Paradip Laboratory
Dr. Mukesh Raikwar, Head Residue & Pesticide Department
Mr. Jignesh Parikh, Head Quality Control

DACPL Laboratories Today

73 years of experience in the TIC industry
Nationwide network of laboratories at strategic locations
ISO 17025 accredited
FSSAI accredited
AGMARK accredited
BIS accredited
Member Analysts APEDA
Member Analysts IOPEPC
Member Analysts GAFTA
Member Analysts FOSFA
75+ chemists
1200+ parent company team
Customer Focused & Friendly
Internal software system for enhanced security and data protection
24/7 Reporting and minimal TAT
Family Owned & Operated

Accurate and Trusted Results

Qualified team of highly trained chemists, constant upgradation of skills and equipment, and a chain of laboratories to facilitate cross checking of results

24/7 Customer Support

The company brings the right people together to facilitate 24/7 operations and reporting for the ease and convenience of our clients

Industry Presence

DACPL’s 4 divisions across a variety of sectors has allowed the Laboratory Division to be known, trusted and perform across all. Our analysis and results have been of aid to both the private and public sector, and aid in DACPL’s motto of integrity and nation building