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Research And Development Services

R&D consist of the investigative activities that a client or industries choose to do with the desired results of a discovery that will either create new product or product line or service. METS has well equipped R&D division, assist on below your queries,

  • Why did my product fail?
  • Is the material contaminated?
  • What is the unknown material?
  • Why the material discolored?
  • Can I expand the shelf life of food products?
  • Do the packaging materials affect the food?
  • How can I identify the composition of plastic product?



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Water & Wastewater Categories
Water (drinking water, groundwater, surface water, process water)
Wastewater (industrial effluent, domestic sewage)
Sludge (activated sludge, digested sludge, dewatered sludge)
  • Leachate (from landfills or waste sites)
Air & Atmospheric Categories
Air (ambient air, indoor air)
  • Stack Emissions (chimney, exhaust)
  • Dust / Particulate Matter (PM10, PM2.5)
  • Odor Monitoring
  • Uncategorized
Surface & Material Sampling
  • Swab (equipment, surfaces, food-contact areas)
  • Soil (contaminated soil, agricultural soil)
  • Sediment (riverbed, lake sediment)
  • Microbial Surface Samples
  • Noise & Physical Environment
Noise (industrial noise, environmental noise, occupational noise)
  • Vibration (machinery, construction)
  • Light / Illumination (lux levels, workplace lighting)
  • Heat Stress / Thermal Conditions
Solids, effluents, sludge & Hazardous Materials
  • Solid Waste (municipal, industrial)
  • Hazardous Waste (chemical, biomedical)
  • Construction & Demolition Waste
Chemical & Biological Analysis
  • Chemical Contaminants (metals, nutrients, organics)
  • Microbiological Analysis (bacteria, viruses, fungi)
  • Toxicology (toxins, pesticides)
Industrial & Environmental Monitoring
  • Industrial Hygiene Samples (workplace exposure)
  • Emission Monitoring (SO₂, NOx, CO, VOCs)
Environmental Impact Assessment Samples
Pulses and cereals
Cereals & Grains
  • Pulses & Legumes
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Fresh Vegetables
  • Nuts & Dry Fruits
  • Uncategorized
Feed testing
animal feed
  • Herbs & Aromatics
Dairy & Animal-Based Products
  • Milk & Dairy Products (cheese, yogurt, butter, ghee)
Meat & Poultry
  • Seafood & Fish
  • Eggs & Egg Products
Processed & Packaged Food Categories
Snacks & Savory Items (chips, namkeen, crackers)
Beverages (juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee)
  • Canned & Preserved Foods (pickles, jams, canned vegetables)
  • Ready-to-Eat / Ready-to-Cook Foods
  • Frozen Foods (frozen vegetables, frozen meals)
  • Sauces & Condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, soy sauce)
  • Cereals & Breakfast Foods
  • Uncategorized
Industrial & Specialty Food Categories
  • Food Additives (preservatives, stabilizers, colors)
  • Flour & Milled Products (maida, atta, semolina)
  • Protein Products (soy protein, whey protein)
  • Health & Nutrition Foods (energy bars, supplements)
  • Organic & Specialty Foods (gluten-free, vegan products)
Culinary & Prepared Food Categories
  • Cooked Meals
  • Restaurant & Catering Foods
  • Ethnic & Regional Foods
Microbiology Analysis
Pathogen Detection (E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, coliforms)
Indicator Organisms (total plate count, yeast & mold, enterobacteriaceae)
  • Water Microbiology (total coliforms, fecal coliforms, HPC)
  • Air Microbiology (airborne bacteria, fungal spores)
  • Surface/Swab Microbiology (food-contact surfaces, equipment hygiene)
  • Antimicrobial Resistance Screening (general resistance markers, non-clinical)
  • Microbial Identification (biochemical, MALDI-TOF style identification)
Molecular Biology Analysis
PCR / qPCR Testing (pathogen-specific gene targets)
DNA/RNA Extraction & Quantification
Genetic Marker Detection (species identification, authenticity testing)
  • Microbial Source Tracking (environmental contamination tracing)
  • Viral Detection (environmental viral markers)
Molecular Fingerprinting (general strain differentiation methods)
Biotoxin Analysis
  • Algal Toxins (general categories like microcystins, saxitoxins)
Mycotoxins (aflatoxins, ochratoxin, fumonisins)
  • Bacterial Toxins (staphylococcal enterotoxins, botulinum toxin families)
  • Marine Biotoxins (paralytic, diarrhetic, neurotoxic shellfish toxins)
  • Plant & Natural Toxins (ricin-like plant toxins, general phytotoxins)
Antibacterial Efficacy Testing
  • Bactericidal / Bacteriostatic Activity General assessments of how well a product reduces or inhibits bacterial growth.
  • Surface Disinfection Efficacy Evaluating cleaning agents, disinfectants, and sanitizers on hard surfaces.
  • Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Determining the lowest concentration that inhibits bacterial growth.
  • Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) Determining the lowest concentration that kills bacteria.
  • Time-Kill Studies Measuring bacterial reduction over specific time intervals.
  • Biofilm Reduction Testing Assessing efficacy against biofilm-forming bacteria.
  • Uncategorized
Antifungal Efficacy Testing
  • Fungicidal / Fungistatic Activity Evaluating effectiveness against yeasts and molds.
  • MIC for Fungi Determining inhibitory concentrations for fungal species.
  • Surface & Material Fungicidal Testing For disinfectants, coatings, and environmental surfaces.
  • Mycotoxin-Producing Fungi Control Assessing inhibition of toxin-producing fungal species.
  • Antifungal Time-Kill Studies Measuring fungal reduction over time.
Antiviral Efficacy Testing
Virucidal Activity Testing Assessing the ability of a product to inactivate viruses.
  • Surface Virucidal Efficacy Testing disinfectants on non-porous surfaces.
  • Suspension Tests Evaluating antiviral activity in liquid environments.
  • Molecular Detection of Viral Reduction Using general nucleic-acid–based quantification to measure viral load changes.
  • Envelope vs. Non‑Envelope Virus Efficacy
  • Uncategorized
Compatibility & cytotoxicity studies
  • Cytotoxicity Screening
  • Ensuring products are not harmful to test systems.
  • Stability & Compatibility Testing
  • Biocompatibility
Cosmetic product testing
Safety & Toxicology Screening
General safety assessments for skin and eye compatibility.
  • Stability & Shelf-Life Testing
  • Microbial Quality Testing
Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET)
  • Physicochemical Testing
  • Ingredient Verification
  • Allergen & Sensitivity Screening
Personal Hygiene Product Testing
Handwash & Sanitizer Efficacy
Evaluating general antibacterial or antiviral performance.
Soap & Detergent Performance
  • Deodorant & Antiperspirant Testing
  • Assessing odor control and sweat‑reduction performance
  • Oral Care Product Testing .
baby diapers and adulot diapers
Hygiene Product Testing
Skin, Hair & Body Care Product Testing
  • Skin Care Products .
  • Hair Care Products
  • Body Care Products
  • Pathogen Screening General detection of harmful microorganisms.
  • Heavy Metals Screening
  • Residual Solvents & Contaminants
  • Fragrance & Allergen Profiling
Consumer Product Testing (Non‑Food)
  • Household Cleaning Products
  • Laundry Products
  • Baby Care Products
Paper Products
  • Plastic & Packaging Materials
cigarette, tobacco
  • Uncategorized
FCM and package testing
  • migration analysis
  • Leachables & Extractables
  • Barrier Properties
  • Mechanical Strength
  • Aging properties
  • Sterility
TRAVEL GEAR
  • Uncategorized
Textile Testing
  • Physical & Mechanical Tests
Tensile strength
Tear strength
  • Seam strength & slippage
  • Pilling resistance
  • Abrasion resistance
  • Dimensional stability
Colorfastness Tests
  • Colorfastness to washing
  • Colorfastness to rubbing (crocking)
  • Colorfastness to perspiration
  • Colorfastness to light
  • Colorfastness to water, seawater, chlorinated water
Chemical and harmful substance Testing
  • pH value
  • Formaldehyde content
  • Azo dyes
  • Heavy metals
  • Phthalates
  • Allergenic dyes
  • Flame retardants
Comfort & Performance Tests
  • Air permeability
  • Moisture management
  • Thermal resistance
  • Wicking properties
Flammability Tests
  • Apparel flammability
  • Children’s sleepwear flammability
  • Upholstery flammability
Non woven and woven textile testing
  • mask
  • diaper
Leather products and accessories Testing
  • Physical & Mechanical Tests
  • Tensile strength
  • Tear strength
  • Flex resistance
  • Adhesion of finish
  • Water absorption & desorption
Footwear Testing
Whole Shoe Performance Tests
  • Flexing resistance
  • Slip resistance
  • Impact & compression resistance
  • Torsion & bending stiffness
  • Cushioning performance
Safety shoe testing
  • Upper material strength
  • Outsole abrasion
  • Midsole hardness
  • Adhesion between layers
Durability and strength Tests
  • Heel fatigue
  • Eyelet & lace strength
  • Zipper durability
Metals
  • Tensile Testing
  • Compression Testing
  • Impact Testing (Charpy/Izod).
  • Hardness Testing
  • Chemical Composition Analysis
  • Corrosion Testing
  • Metallography
Polymers (Plastics & Elastomers)
Tensile Testing
Flexural & Bend Testing.
Impact Testing
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Chemical Resistance Testing
  • Hardness Testing
  • Aging & Weathering
Ceramics
  • Compression Testing
  • Flexural Strength (3 point/4 point bend)
  • Hardness Testing.
  • Thermal Shock Resistance.
  • Porosity & Density Testing
Composites (Fiber reinforced materials)
  • Tensile, Flexural & Shear Testing.
  • Impact Testing
  • Delamination Testing
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Fatigue Testing
Wood & Biomaterials
formaldehyde
Moisture Content
Compression Parallel/Perpendicular to Grain
  • Bending Strength
  • Hardness (Janka)
  • Decay & Fungal Resistance
Coatings & Surface Treatments
Adhesion Testing
Abrasion Resistance
  • Corrosion Resistance.
  • Thickness Measurement
Destructive Testing (DT)
  • Tensile, compression, bend, impact, hardness.
  • Used to determine ultimate strength and failure behavior.
Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Radiography (X ray)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing
  • Dye Penetrant Testing
  • Visual Inspection These methods evaluate internal or surface defects without damaging the material.
Concrete & Cementitious Materials
Compressive Strength
  • Flexural Strength.
  • Split Tensile Strength
  • Slump Test
  • Setting Time
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV).
Chloride Content & Sulfate Attack.
  • Water Absorption & Porosity.
  • Uncategorized
Steel, composite panel & Reinforcement Materials
Tensile Test
Bend & Re-bend Tests.
Hardness Testing
Impact Testing (Charpy).
Chemical Composition (OES/XRF)
Aggregates (Coarse & Fine)
  • Sieve Analysis.
Specific Gravity & Water Absorption
Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV)
Aggregate Impact Value (AIV)
  • Los Angeles Abrasion Test
  • Flakiness & Elongation Index
  • Clay & Silt Content
Asphalt & Bituminous Materials
  • Marshall Stability & Flow
Bitumen Penetration & Softening Point
Viscosity Testing
  • Stripping Value.
  • Rutting & Fatigue Tests
  • Core Density & Compaction
Soil & Geotechnical Materials
Atterberg Limits
Proctor Compaction Test
  • California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
  • Direct Shear Test
  • Triaxial Test
  • Permeability Test.
  • Plate Load Test.
Masonry Materials (Blocks, Bricks, Mortar)
Compressive Strength of Blocks/Bricks
Water Absorption
Efflorescence Test
Bond Strength of Mortar
  • Dimensional Accuracy
Water Efficiency Testing Services
  • Water Consumption Measurement & Efficiency Rating
Flow Rate Testing for Taps, Mixers & Showers
  • Toilet & Urinal Water Efficiency Evaluation
Water-Saving Device Performance Testing
  • Compliance Testing for Water Efficiency Labeling Schemes
Sanitary Appliance Performance Testing
  • Toilet Flush Performance & Functional Testing
  • Basin, Sink & Tap Performance Evaluation
  • Showerhead & Bidet Spray Testing
  • Leakage, Pressure & Durability Testing
  • Sanitary Fixture Safety & Reliability Assessment
Fire Safety Testing Services
  • Fire Resistance Testing for Building Materials
  • Flame Spread & Smoke Development Testing
  • Ignitability & Combustion Behavior Assessment
  • Heat Release Rate & Fire Growth Analysis
  • Fire Propagation & Thermal Exposure Testing
Flammability Testing for Materials
  • Textile & Fabric Flammability Testing
  • Plastic & Polymer Flammability Evaluation
  • Foam, Upholstery & Furniture Fire Testing
  • Cable & Wire Flame Retardancy Testing
  • Packaging & Consumer Product Flammability Testing
  • Uncategorized
Structural Engineering Testing Services
  • Structural Integrity Assessment & Load Testing
  • Vibration, Deflection & Dynamic Response Analysis
  • Material Strength & Structural Performance Evaluation
  • Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) for Structural Components
  • corrosion
  • Structural Safety Certification & Compliance Testing
Acoustic Testing & Noise Evaluation
Building Acoustic Performance Testing
  • Sound Transmission Class (STC) & Impact Insulation Class (IIC) Testing
  • Environmental Noise Measurement & Monitoring
  • Room Acoustics & Reverberation Time Testing
  • Noise Control, Vibration Isolation & Acoustic Compliance
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Services
Household Electrical Appliances
  • IT & Audio‑Video Equipment
  • Industrial & Commercial Electronics
  • Lighting Products & LED Systems
  • Smart Devices, IoT & Wireless Equipment
Radiated & Conducted Emissions Testing
  • Radiated & Conducted Immunity Testing
  • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Testing
  • Surge, EFT & Voltage Dips Testing
Electrical & Electronics Safety Testing
  • Electrical Shock & Fire Hazard Assessment
  • Insulation Resistance & Dielectric Strength Testing
  • Leakage Current & Grounding Continuity Testing
  • Temperature Rise & Overload Protection Testing
  • Safety Compliance to IEC, UL, EN & ISO Standards
Energy Efficiency Testing
  • Energy Consumption Measurement & Efficiency Rating
  • Standby Power & Idle Mode Testing
  • Energy Labeling Compliance (EU, MEPS, SASO, DOE)
  • Performance Testing for Household & Industrial Appliances
  • Eco‑Design & Energy Star Compliance Evaluation
Soil Fertility Tests
  • Macronutrients
  • Secondary nutrients
Micronutrients
Soil Chemical and physical Properties
  • pH —
  • Electrical Conductivity (EC) —
  • Organic Matter Content
  • Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)
  • Carbon-to-Nitrogen Ratio (C:N)
  • Texture
  • Bulk Density
  • Porosity & Water Holding Capacity
  • Infiltration Rate
  • Aggregate Stability
Soil Biological and contamination Tests
  • Microbial Biomass
  • Soil Respiration
  • Earthworm Count
  • Enzyme Activity
  • Heavy Metals —
  • Pesticide Residues
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Pathogens
Fertilizer Testing
  • NPK Content
  • Micronutrients
  • Organic Carbon
  • Granule Size & Uniformity
  • Moisture Content
  • Bulk Density
  • Solubility
  • Heavy Metals
  • Pathogens
  • Adulteration Detection
  • Uncategorized
G-Mark (Gulf Conformity Mark)
  • Low voltage electrical equipment
  • Children’s toys
  • Some mechanical products
GSO and SASO (Saudi Standards) compliance testing
  • SASO Quality Mark
  • SASO IECEE Recognition
  • Energy efficiency labeling
  • Water efficiency labeling
UAE-Specific Compliance and DCD, DCL Approvals
  • ECAS — Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme
  • EQM — Emirates Quality Mark
  • ESMA standards (now MOIAT)
ESMA, MOIAT, ECAS and SABER registration
  • GSO technical regulations for Cosmetics
  • GSO technical regulations for Detergents
  • GSO technical regulations for Fertilizers
  • GSO technical regulations for Halal certification
Automotive products and safety
GSO vehicle safety standards
European Union (EU) Compliance & Regulatory Testing
  • Uncategorized
CE Marking
  • Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
  • EMC Directive
  • Machinery Directive
  • Toy Safety Directive
  • Medical Devices Regulation (MDR)
  • Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
Chemical & Environmental Regulations
REACH — Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals
RoHS — Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electronics
  • WEEE — Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
  • CLP — Classification, Labelling & Packaging of chemicals
  • EU FCM — Food Contact Materials compliance
  • Uncategorized
Product-Specific Standards
  • EN standards (EN 71 for toys, EN 388 for gloves, EN 14683 for masks)
  • Eco-design & energy labelling
Consumer Product Safety
CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSIA for children’s products
Flammability standards
Mechanical & chemical safety
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
TSCA — Toxic Substances Control Act
  • VOC limits
  • Pesticide regulations
FDA Food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices
  • Uncategorized
R&D and Analytical Services
  • R&D and Analytical Services
  • Uncategorized

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