Formal inauguration by Cotecna Group CEO Sébastien Dannaud on 4th September 2026.
Cotecna is pleased to announce the formal inauguration of Geo-Chem Laboratories' new state-of-the-art Food Testing Laboratory in New Mumbai, Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in the group's continued investment in food safety, quality assurance, and laboratory excellence.
The facility was formally inaugurated by Sébastien Dannaud, Group CEO of Cotecna, in the presence of Amit Chopra, CEO South Asia & Middle East, Cotecna, and Avinash Maheshwari, CEO, Geo-Chem Laboratories, along with customers, partners, and employees.
The new laboratory reflects Cotecna's commitment to supporting the food industry with advanced analytical capabilities that help businesses navigate increasingly complex quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Equipped with modern testing infrastructure and backed by experienced scientific professionals, the facility is designed to provide reliable, accurate, and timely testing services across a wide range of food products.
Speaking on the occasion, Sébastien Dannaud highlighted the importance of strengthening testing capabilities in one of the world's most dynamic food markets and reaffirmed Cotecna's commitment to supporting food businesses through trusted testing, inspection, and certification solutions.
India continues to play an increasingly important role in global food supply chains. As food manufacturers, exporters, retailers, and brands face growing expectations around food safety, compliance, and product quality, access to robust laboratory testing has become more critical than ever. The new facility will help customers address these challenges with confidence while maintaining compliance with national and international requirements.
For Cotecna and Geo-Chem, the laboratory represents more than an infrastructure investment. It reflects a shared vision of combining Cotecna's international experience and laboratory network with Geo-Chem's strong local expertise and market knowledge to deliver greater value to customers across India and beyond.
Commenting on the milestone, Amit Chopra noted that the facility reinforces the group's commitment to innovation, growth, and customer-centric solutions, while Avinash Maheshwari emphasized the laboratory's role in enhancing service quality and expanding Geo-Chem's capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the food industry.
The laboratory further strengthens Cotecna's presence in the region and supports the group's mission of enabling safer trade through trusted testing, inspection, and certification services.
As demand for food quality and safety assurance continues to grow, Cotecna and Geo-Chem remain committed to investing in people, technology, and infrastructure that help businesses build trust, achieve compliance, and protect consumers.
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About GeoChem India
Geochem India is one of the largest independent laboratories in India that offers comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification services across sectors such as food safety, consumer goods, and seafood quality. Recently, it expanded its capabilities with a new food testing laboratory in Unjha, Gujarat, further strengthening its service portfolio Geochem India brings deep local insight and international trust to clients.