The Food Science Research Centre (FSRC) is located at the NISIR Headquarters along the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Road in Lusaka, Zambia. The Centre was established to conduct scientific research and provide technical support in the area of Post-Harvest Food Technologies and Nutrition Programmes.
In addition, the Centre provides comprehensive analytical services to the food industry and the general public, supporting quality control, food safety, and product development initiatives across the country.
State-of-the-art facilities equipped for comprehensive food quality and safety analysis.
Detection and enumeration of pathogens, spoilage organisms, and indicator microbes in food, water, and environmental swabs.
Proximate analysis, vitamin and mineral profiling, nutritional labelling, and composition testing for raw and processed foods.
Pilot-scale food processing, preservation trials, and formulation of new products from indigenous crops.
Quality control and assurance for the food industry, regulators, and the public.
Quality assessment of fresh produce, grains, pulses, meat, dairy, and other unprocessed food commodities.
Compositional analysis, shelf-life studies, and compliance testing for packaged and value-added food products.
Microbiological and chemical safety testing for catering, fast food, and prepared meal services.
Potability testing, physicochemical parameters, and microbiological safety for drinking and process water.
Environmental swabbing for surface hygiene, equipment sanitation, and facility cleanliness verification.
Expert advice on food processing, HACCP implementation, nutrition labelling, and food safety management systems.
Driving innovation in post-harvest technologies and indigenous crop valorisation.
Processing and product development from traditional Zambian crops such as cassava, sorghum, millet, cowpeas, and groundnuts to enhance food security and income generation.
Research into drying, fermentation, refrigeration, and innovative packaging technologies to reduce post-harvest losses and extend shelf life.
Formulation of fortified and nutrient-dense foods to address malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and maternal-child health needs.
Development of quality assurance protocols, HACCP plans, and laboratory methods to support regulatory compliance and export readiness.
FSRC collaborates with national and international partners to advance food science, nutrition security, and food safety in Zambia. We welcome partnerships in research, product development, analytical services, and capacity building.
Need food testing, product development support, nutrition analysis, or food safety training? Contact the Food Science Research Centre today.