One of the prime functions of the Institute is to conduct various tests on products submitted by the Prohibition and Excise Department of the Government of Maharashtra and Custome Department of Government of India and on samples such as drugs,biologicals, food additives, disinfectants, pesticides, cosmetics, plastics, etc.

The chemical testing unit of the Institute carries out chemical testing of alcohol, spirits, Indian Made Foreign Liquors (I.M.F.L.) and Country Liquors for the Maharashtra State Excise Department.

The Unit also undertakes analysis of Additives like Bitterrants, Denaturants and coloring agents used in alcoholic products.

The Food & Drugs Administration, Government of Maharashtra also approves the Unit for analysis of drugs and pharmaceutical products. Analysis carried out as per IP.BP & USP & National formulary.

The Testing Unit undertakes regulatory testing for products under the Excise and Prohibition Rules, Govt. of Maharashtra

Chemical Analysis Unit

The former department of Chemotherapy is being merged in the Chemical Testing Unit. The unit is well equipped with various analytical instruments, viz. Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectrophotometer (FT-IR), Gas-Liquid Chromatograph, Counter Current Chromatograph, and High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC). It has recently installed BR-9400 Spinning Band High Purity Solvent Recycling System.

Training & Research Activities

Department undertakes the synthesis of new organic compounds for their possible therapeutic values.

Research projects sponsored by Government bodies and Private Companies are undertaken.