Nutrition analysis testing is important

In today’s food market, many products are required to undergo nutritional testing due to FDA regulations in the United States. Nutritional testing determines the dietary content of foods and food products. Eurofins Food & Feed Testing's ISO 17025 accredited laboratories provide services in nutrition testing for FDA-approved Nutrition Facts Labels and other analyses in food, pet food, feed, commodities, and dietary supplements.

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Nutrition testing can be performed through a variety of certified methods depending on the type of nutrient and testing requirements.

  • Amino acids
  • Anti-nutrients
  • Carbohydrates
  • Elemental analysis
  • Enzymes
  • Fats and oils
  • Preservatives and antioxidants
  • Proximates
  • Shelf life and stability testing
  • Vitamins

Nutrition labeling testing and NLEA

Nutrition Facts Panels are mandatory on almost all food products in the USA following the implementation of the FDA Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA). Determining the testing required to secure the data needed for the nutrition facts panel can be an overwhelming process, but Eurofins Food & Feed Testing's network of laboratories offers comprehensive nutritional analysis and labeling services for all food products.

We can create photo-ready labels in any format or mock labels to review your % Daily Values. Our nutrient database can produce photo-ready facts panels, compliant with 21 CFR, using the nutritional analysis performed at one of our laboratories or your own product’s recipe. Formats from this database include simplified, linear, tabular, and supplement formats, with other options available.

All products sent for NLEA analysis must be accompanied by our NLEA Questionnaire. We designed our questionnaire to target key areas where testing may change or other adjustments might be necessary for compliance with regulations. While not required, we encourage our clients to provide a comprehensive list of the product’s ingredient formulation and other specifications that could impact a Facts Panel.

As of 2016, the standard laboratory tests on a food item for nutrition labeling include: Calories, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Total Carbohydrates, Dietary Fiber, Total Sugars, Added Sugars, Protein, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium. Depending on ingredient formulation, other tests may be needed (i.e. sugar alcohols, voluntary vitamins and minerals, etc.).

Eurofins Food & Feed Testing can also provide data to assist with other product label claims, additional voluntary nutrients are offered individually, including:

  • Allergens
  • Non-GMO/GMO identification
  • Contaminants (pesticides, BPA, antibiotics)
  • Fat and cholesterol levels
  • Vitamin levels

How to get food tested for nutrition facts

  1. Reach out to Eurofins Food & Feed Testing for consultation, and complete our NLEA Questionnaire. Contact us today.
  2. Our laboratory reviews your questionnaire and confirms appropriate testing for your product.
  3. Once your account is set up submit your samples to the lab for testing.
  4. We complete your testing then you receive a formal analytical report with results and the resulting Nutrition Facts Panel.

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