This department undertakes chemical, physical and organoleptic analysis on various food and agricultural products and produce including drinks (Beverages) to ascertain quality and level of compliance with applicable standards. There are five (5) laboratories under the department which perform various analyses

The Department of Drugs, Cosmetics and Forensics is responsible for the testing of drugs, cosmetics, and forensic samples. The Department has three (3) laboratories, namely: Drugs, Cosmetics and Forensics Laboratories. The Department is also responsible for the testing of forensic samples for the Ghana Police Service and other law enforcement agencies.

This department undertakes physical and chemical tests on engineering products. There are three (3) laboratories under the department which are:

The Microbiology Department is responsible for the testing of microbiological samples. The Department has two (2) laboratories, namely: Microbiology and Water Laboratories. The Department also undertakes training in food microbiology for industry and institutions.

The department undertakes physical and chemical tests and analyses on various products including general chemical based materials, water, textiles, paper, petroleum, precious metals and rubber products. There are six (6) laboratories under the department which perform various functions: