Agricultural Produce, Vegetables, and Fruits

Ensuring safety and quality for fresh produce and agricultural products

Key Services

• Pesticide Residue
  Identification and quantification of active residues from cultivation to ensure compliance with maximum residue limits (MRLs)
• Heavy Metal
  Testing for elements such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic that can accumulate in soil and crops, impacting food safety
• Microbiological
  Detection of harmful microorganisms (e.g., E. coli, Salmonella) that may be present on the surface or within fresh produce
• Mycotoxin
  Assessment of risks regarding mold-derived toxins during storage or transportation
• Physicochemical and Quality
  Evaluation of parameters such as moisture content, freshness, nutritional value, and specific quality indicators for each type of produce
• Allergen
  Identification of cross-contamination risks involving allergenic substances during harvesting, preliminary processing, and packaging
• Compliance and Export Support
  Advisory services to help businesses meet the regulations and standards of international markets such as the EU, the US, and Japan

Alcoholic Beverages

Non-alcoholic Beverages

Drinking water & Domestic water

Ensuring safety and compliance across water and beverage products

Key Services

• Sensory Evaluation
  Assessment of colour, aroma, taste, clarity, and other sensory attributes of the product.
• Physicochemical Analysis
  Determination of key quality parameters such as pH, acidity, soluble solids, characteristic compounds, and other physicochemical properties.
• Characteristic Chemical Compound Analysis
  Analysis of methanol, esters, aldehydes, furfural, higher alcohols, and other volatile compounds that may affect product quality and safety.
• Alcohol Content Determination
  Quantification of ethanol content in alcoholic beverages to support quality control and product labelling compliance.
• Microbiological Testing
  Detection of spoilage microorganisms and other microbiological contaminants that may impact food safety.
• Heavy Metals and Contaminants Analysis
  Determination of heavy metals, chemical contaminants, and other undesirable substances that may pose risks to consumer health.
• Product Quality and Stability Assessment
  Evaluation of overall product quality and its ability to maintain quality throughout storage and distribution.
• Regulatory Compliance and Product Registration Support
  Support in meeting applicable regulatory requirements, including QCVN and other market requirements for beverage products prior to commercialization.

Animal Feed and Livestock

Ensuring safety, quality, and nutritional efficacy for animal feed and livestock

Key Services

• Nutritional Composition
  Determination of protein, fat, fiber, energy, and micronutrients to ensure feed formulations meet livestock requirements
• Mycotoxin
  Detection of toxins such as aflatoxins, DON, and fumonisins that can severely impact livestock health and the food chain
• Antibiotic and Chemical Residue
  Testing for residues of antibiotics, growth promoters, or unauthorized chemicals
• Heavy Metal and Contaminant
  Determination of elements such as lead, cadmium, and mercury that can accumulate in feed and affect livestock
• Microbiological
  Detection of harmful microorganisms, such as Salmonella and molds, in feed
• Ingredient Verification and Fraud Detection
  Assessing conformity between actual ingredients and declarations; detecting ingredient substitution or formulation discrepancies
• Raw Material Quality
  Testing raw materials prior to production to ensure product quality and consistency
• Compliance and Product Registration Support
  Advising businesses on meeting domestic and international regulatory requirements for animal feed

Canned Foods

Ensuring safety, quality, and stability for canned foods

Key Services

• Microbiological
  Detection of harmful microorganisms (e.g., Clostridium botulinum, Salmonella) and heat-resistant organisms to ensure safety post-sterilization
• Sterilization validation
  Testing and verifying the effectiveness of pasteurization/sterilization processes to ensure product safety
• Shelf-life testing
  Determining product stability over time and under various storage conditions
• Physicochemical and nutritional
  Evaluating parameters such as pH, moisture content, nutritional composition, and other quality attributes
• Heavy metal and contaminant
  Testing for substances that may migrate from raw materials or packaging during storage
• Packaging and seal integrity
  Assessing seal integrity and the packaging's ability to protect the product from contamination and spoilage
• Labeling and composition verification
  Cross-referencing product information with analytical results to ensure regulatory compliance
• Compliance and export support
  Advising businesses on meeting international standards for canned foods

Confectionery

Ensuring safety and quality for confectionery products

Key Services

• Sensory and physicochemical analysis
  Assessing overall product quality based on color, flavor, texture, and physicochemical parameters.
• Microbiological testing
  Identifying and controlling harmful microorganisms to ensure product safety throughout its shelf life.
• Heavy metal and mycotoxin analysis
  Detecting hazardous contaminants in accordance with current food safety standards.
• Additives and colorants analysis
  Identifying colorants, sweeteners, preservatives, emulsifiers, and other additives to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Processing contaminant analysis
  Analyzing compounds such as acrylamide, PAHs, or MOSH/MOAH that may arise during production or from packaging.
• Allergen testing
  Identifying allergenic ingredients such as gluten, milk, soy, eggs, or tree nuts.
• Nutritional analysis
  Determining parameters such as energy, protein, carbohydrates, sugars, fat, and sodium for product labeling purposes.

Cooking Oil

Ensuring the safety and quality of cooking oil products

Key Services

• Sensory
  Testing attributes such as color, odor, taste, and clarity to ensure the absence of rancidity or abnormalities.
• Physicochemical
  Determining critical parameters—such as acid value, peroxide value, iodine value, moisture content, and saponification value—to assess oil quality and stability.
• Toxin and Contaminant Analysis
  Detecting hazardous substances (e.g., aflatoxins) or impurities that could impact consumer health.
• Heavy Metal Testing
  Quantifying elements such as lead, cadmium, and mercury in accordance with food safety standards.
• Microbiological Testing
  Ensuring the product is free from harmful microorganisms during production and storage.
• Compliance and Product Declaration Support
  Assisting businesses in finalizing testing documentation and product quality declarations in compliance with legal regulations.

Dietary Supplements

Ensuring safety, authenticity and quality for dietary supplements.

Key Services

• Active Ingredient and Functional Component Analysis
  Identification and quantification of key active ingredients to verify product composition and label claims.
• Nutritional Analysis
  Assessment of nutritional parameters to support quality control and product labelling requirements.
• Microbiological Testing
  Detection of microorganisms that may affect product quality and consumer safety.
• Heavy Metals and Contaminants Analysis
  Determination of contaminants that may impact consumer health and product compliance.
• Prohibited Substance and Undeclared Ingredient Screening
  Detection of prohibited, unauthorized, or undeclared substances that may compromise product safety and regulatory compliance.
• Label and Claim Verification
  Assessment of consistency between actual product composition and declared label information to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Stability and Shelf-life Studies
  Evaluation of active ingredient stability and product quality under various storage conditions.
• Product Authenticity Assessment
  Verification of product origin, composition, and integrity to support consumer confidence and brand protection.
• Regulatory Compliance and Market Access Support
  Supporting businesses in meeting regulatory requirements, product registration obligations, and market expectations in domestic and international markets.

Food Additives

Ensuring safety, compliance, and transparency for food additives

Key Services

• Additive content
  Identification and quantification of additives—such as preservatives, colorants, sweeteners, and emulsifiers—to ensure levels remain within permitted limits
• Detection of unauthorized additives
  Screening for the presence of banned or undeclared substances in products
• Label verification
  Cross-referencing actual ingredients with label declarations to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance
• Analysis of preservatives and functional additives
  Evaluation of the efficacy and stability of preservatives, antioxidants, and stabilizers within products
• Food fraud detection
  Identification of unauthorized additive substitution or addition aimed at reducing costs or altering product characteristics
• Safety and risk assessment
  Analysis of the impact of additives on consumer health, particularly regarding usage levels exceeding regulatory limits
• Compliance and product declaration support
  Advising businesses on meeting domestic and international legal regulations regarding food additive usage

Grains, seeds, and nuts

Ensuring safety and quality for grains, seed, and nut products

Key Services

• Pesticide Residue
  Identification and quantification of residues from agricultural practices to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Mycotoxin
  Detection of toxins such as aflatoxins and ochratoxins that may develop during storage and processing
• Heavy Metal
  Determination of elements such as lead, cadmium, or arsenic that may impact consumer health
• Microbiological
  Assessment of bacterial, yeast, and mold contamination levels in products
• Nutritional
  Determination of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and micronutrients to support labeling and quality control
• Allergen
  Identification of common allergens—such as gluten (in wheat, barley, and rye) and soy—or cross-contamination during production to support safe labeling and compliance
• Physical Quality
  Testing of moisture content, grain size, impurities, and characteristics affecting commercial quality
• Compliance and Export Support
  Advisory services to help businesses meet domestic and international food safety standards

Herbs & Spices

Ensuring quality, authenticity and compliance for herbs, spices and seasoning products.

Key Services

• Residues and Contaminants Analysis
  Testing for pesticide residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, fumigants, illegal dyes, MOSH/MOAH, PAHs, solvent residues, and other contaminants.
• Microbiological Testing
  Assessment of indicator organisms, spoilage microorganisms, and foodborne pathogens in accordance with international standards and industry requirements.
• Authenticity and Natural Component Analysis
  Identification of characteristic compounds, essential oils, and product authenticity using advanced analytical technologies.
• Allergen, GMO and Specialised Testing
  Support for evaluating product-specific technical requirements and target market expectations.
• Inspection Services
  Sampling, pre-shipment inspections, quantity and weight verification, container inspections, and cargo sealing services.
• Shelf-life and Food Safety Risk Assessment
  Support for shelf-life studies, challenge testing, and microbiological risk assessments.
• Regulatory Compliance and Market Access Support
  Guidance on food regulations, product labelling, product registration, and domestic and international market requirements.

Honey

Ensuring quality, authenticity, and export readiness for honey

Key Services

• Sensory and overall quality assessment
  Examination of color, aroma, texture, and natural characteristics to detect any irregularities
• Physicochemical
  Determination of key parameters such as sugar content (glucose, fructose, sucrose), moisture, acidity, and other quality metrics in accordance with TCVN standards
• Microbiological testing
  Detection of harmful microorganisms to ensure food safety and product quality throughout the supply chain
• Residue and contaminant analysis
  Detection of heavy metals, pesticide residues, or antibiotics that may be present in the product
• Authenticity testing
  Detection of fraudulent practices such as sugar syrup adulteration; verification of botanical or geographical origin
• Analysis of specific quality indicators (HMF, fermentation)
  Assessment of the impact of heat treatment or storage on product quality
• Compliance and export support
  Advisory services to help businesses meet technical standards and international market requirements

Imported Food

Ensuring regulatory compliance and safety for imported food

Key Services

• Comprehensive food safety testing
  Full analysis of regulatory parameters for specific types of imported food
• Microbiological
  Detection of harmful microorganisms (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli) to ensure consumer safety
• Heavy metal and contaminant
  Testing for substances such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and other chemical contaminants
• Pesticide residue and antibiotic
  Detection of residues originating from raw materials or production processes in the exporting country
• Ingredient verification and labeling
  Cross-referencing actual ingredients with label declarations to ensure regulatory compliance
• Detection of prohibited or undeclared substances
  Checking for the presence of unauthorized or undeclared ingredients
• Product declaration support
  Advising businesses on finalizing product declaration and self-declaration dossiers in accordance with current regulations
• State inspection and customs clearance support
  Assisting businesses during specialized inspections and the customs clearance process

Meat and Meat Products

Seafood

Ensuring quality, authenticity and market access for meat, seafood and processed products.

Key Services

• Microbiological Testing
  Detection of pathogenic and indicator microorganisms to support food safety and product quality.
• Veterinary Drug, Antibiotic and Chemical Residue Analysis
  Determination of veterinary drug residues, antibiotics, chemicals, and other prohibited substances.
• Heavy Metals and Contaminants Analysis
  Assessment of contaminants that may impact product quality and consumer health.
• Physicochemical and Nutritional Analysis
  Evaluation of quality parameters and nutritional values to support product control, product development, and labelling requirements.
• Product Authentication and Species Identification
  Application of advanced analytical techniques to verify product composition, identify species, and detect food fraud.
• Additives and Preservatives Analysis
  Assessment of additive and preservative usage to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Traceability Solutions
  Support for raw material origin verification and enhanced supply chain transparency.
• Regulatory Compliance and Market Access Support
  Helping businesses meet technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements in domestic and international markets.

Milk and Dairy Products

Ensuring safety, nutritional value, and quality for dairy products

Key Services

• Nutritional Composition
  Determination of parameters such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals to ensure label accuracy
• Microbiological
  Detection of harmful microorganisms (e.g., Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli) and total microbial counts to ensure food safety
• Antibiotic Residue and Banned Substance
  Detection of residual antibiotics, hormones, or unauthorized substances in dairy products
• Heavy Metal and Contaminant
  Testing for elements such as lead, cadmium, and other contaminants that may impact consumer health
• Physicochemical
  Evaluation of parameters such as fat content, moisture, acidity, and product stability during storage
• Allergen
  Identification of allergens (e.g., lactose, milk proteins) or risks of cross-contamination during production
• Quality and Authenticity Verification
  Detection of food fraud, such as dilution, ingredient substitution, or compositional discrepancies
• Compliance and Export Support
  Advisory services to help businesses meet international regulations and standards for dairy products

Packaging and food-contact materials

Ensuring safety and compliance for food-contact packaging

Key services:

• Migration testing
  Assessing the migration of substances from packaging to food under actual conditions of use
• Contaminant analysis
  Identifying potential hazardous substances in materials, such as heavy metals, additives, or organic compounds
• Compliance with Vietnamese standards (QCVN/TCVN)
  Ensuring packaging meets legal regulations for plastic, metal, glass, paper, and other materials
• Compliance with international standards (EU, FDA, GB)
  Support businesses in meeting export market requirements such as EU Regulation No. 10/2011, FDA 21 CFR, or GB 4806
• Food contact material safety assessment
  Comprehensive analysis to determine material suitability for food contact applications
• Compliance consulting and product declaration
  Assisting businesses in finalizing legal documentation and product quality declarations in accordance with current regulations