The analysis of microorganisms is of critical importance in both quality assurance and food testing. We provide testing for pathogens, toxins, spoilage, shelf-life and hygiene monitoring.
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Tailored analytical solutions for your product
Each stage of the food production process has its own requirements for feed and food analysis. Potential impurities arising during production must be taken into account, as well as the composition of components and factors that affect the product’s marketability.
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Key services:
- Detection of pathogens and foodborne toxins, such as
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella species
- Legionella pneumophila
- Escherichia coli (E. coli) including O157
- Vibrio species
- Cronobacter (formerly Enterobacter) sakazakii
- Clostridium perfringens
- Bacillus cereus
- Campylobacter
- Enterotoxins
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Food viruses
- Characterisation of micro-organisms (including the identification / characterisation of micro-organism strains)
- Food shelf-life studies or shelf-life determination, including challenge testing
- Food spoilage investigation/explanation, including through bacterial flora testing
- Rapid mould identification
- Technical support
Minimise risks, ensure regulatory compliance, protect your brand and build stronger consumer trust. We provide a broad scope of detection methods for all relevant food allergens. Our services include reliable allergen testing, precise analytical solutions and technical support.
Key services:
- Detection of the 14 major allergens (e.g. gluten, milk, egg, peanut, soya, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin, molluscs, etc.)
- A variety of methods: ELISA, PCR, and commercially available rapid tests, depending on matrix and objective
- Testing of various sample types: raw materials, finished products, rinsing solutions, and swabs
- Matrix-validated methods, including for complex food products
- Fast turnaround times and personalised consultancyAllergen testing services
- Labelling advice
We are your trusted partner for nutritional and nutrient analysis in foods, evaluations specific to the matrix, and declarations on a national, Asia Pacific and global level. We deliver precise nutritional values to support accurate labelling and compliance worldwide.
Key services:
- Nutritional analysis
- Macronutrients and minerals
- Nutritional labelling and label checks
- Additives (sweeteners, preservatives)
- Rancidity parameters for fats and oils
- Vitamins, minerals and amino acids
- Allergens
Complex international supply chains present multiple opportunities for food fraud, mislabelling and false origin claims. Our expert testing services help you detect adulteration, verify species and origin, and maintain compliance through advanced scientific methods.
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General overview
Analytical services
- Botanical and plant authenticity testing
- Meat species testing
- Fish species testing
- Honey authenticity testing
- Vegan and vegetarian food testing
- Check of geographical origin
- True organic food
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From environmental and process contaminants to migration residues and more – our state-of-the-art testing detects residues at trace levels. We analyse pesticides, mycotoxins, PFAS and other critical compounds for compliance and food safety.
Key services:
- Arsenic
- Bisphenols and plasticisers
- Dioxins and PCBs
- Illegal dyes
- Metals and elements
- Mineral oils (MOSH/MOAH)
- Mycotoxins and plant toxins
- Microplastics
- Nitrosamines
- PAH
- Pesticides
- POPs
- PFAS
- Veterinary drugs
- MCPD and glycidylesters
- Residual solvents
GMO screening, identification and quantification: our experts provide intelligent, tailor-made analytical strategies for detecting genetically modified organisms in seed, food and feed.
Key services:
- GMO screening
- GMO identification
- GMO quantification
- Non-GMO products
- Method development
The quality of water used for cleaning, preparing ingredients, or during processing, plays a crucial role in maintaining product safety. Water testing identifies potential contaminants before they impact production and helps to ensure your water meets all necessary safety and compliance standards.
Stand out in the market with expert sensory analysis and consumer insights. From taste and texture to aroma and appearance, our panels and research deliver reliable data for product development, benchmarking and strategic decisions based on proven methods.
Key services:
- Expert sensory testing
- Sensory projects
Shelf-life determination is more than just assigning a date. It is essential for food safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Whether you are launching a new product or reformulating an existing one, we help you establish a safe, defensible shelf-life.
Key services
- Shelf-life testing for food (microbiological, chemical, and physical)
- Biochemical and microbial indicator
testing (e.g., histamine, TVB-N) - Microbiological risk assessments (MRA) for shelf life evaluation
- Predictive microbiological modelling and tailored testing plans
- Challenge testing (growth, inhibition, and inactivation studies)
- Interpretation of shelf-life testing results and validation reports
- Routine verification testing
- Tailored shelf-life testing programmes
- Labelling advice on ‘Use By’ and ‘Best Before’ date applicati
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