Allergens
Allergen testing
Whether you're a start-up or a global corporation: accurate and legally compliant allergen labelling is essential for all food manufacturers. Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories support you with precise analytics, expert consultancy and extensive experience to help you minimise risks, meet regulatory requirements and strengthen consumer trust.
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 consultancy
Additional services
- Allergen management consultancy aligned with legal requirements
- On-site VITAL® online training available in French, English or German for the implementation of precautionary allergen labelling based on the VITAL® programme. Service is supplied by a trainer officially endorsed by the Allergen Bureau.
- Labelling advice, e.g. for “gluten-free” claims
- Webinars & training: up-to-date knowledge on allergens, risks, thresholds, contamination routes and more
Your Competence Centres for allergens
Eurofins Analytik GmbH in Hamburg, Germany, and Eurofins Biologie Moléculaire France in Nantes, France, are the Eurofins network's Competence Centres for allergen analysis. Our clients benefit from:
- Over 20 years of experience in food analysis
- Specialised teams of scientists and food technologists, including a dedicated R&D department for continuous method development and validation
- Accredited methods in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018
- As part of the Eurofins network of Food & Feed Testing laboratories, we offer access to one of the world’s largest laboratory networks, providing global expertise at the local level.
Legal framework and guidelines*
- EU Regulation No. 1169/2011 (FIC) on allergen labelling
- Recommendations from the BfR and international expert bodies
- Allergen Bureau - VITAL concept for assessing unintended allergen presence
- Requirements from IFS Food, BRCGS, and other standards
Great Britain (GB)
- Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 applies as retained EU law, with GB-specific guidance from UK Food Standards Agency (FSA); principles mirror the EU. (Northern Ireland applies EU food law under the Windsor Framework.)
* Regulatory information is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes. Always consult official sources for up‑to‑date legislation. For market‑specific support, please contact your local Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratory. Our specialists offer tailored support through horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
Allergen management support
Our expert food consultancy team can help you interpret results, assess ingredient risks, advise on product labelling, and ensure your allergen control plans align with EU and UK regulatory requirements.
Get in touch
For small batches, order our most routine testing from Eurofins Testing Direct.
Would you like to find out more about our testing solutions, access our competence centre services, or do you need tailored analytical or consultancy support?
Contact Eurofins Food Testing UK today to speak to our experts by submitting an enquiry form or calling +44 (0) 845 604 6740.