Food Quality and Safety Testing

Our testing capabilities cover food products and environmental samples. We analyze water quality, production surfaces, air quality, and both raw and processed food materials. Our testing includes allergens, mycotoxins, and chemical compositions. 

• Raw and processed food products 

• Environmental and surface samples 

• Water and effluent testing 

• Air quality samples 

• Production surface samples 

We provide microbiological analysis for pathogens and quality indicators, chemical composition testing, allergen detection, and environmental monitoring. Our methods include PCR, ELISA, and cultural confirmation for pathogen screening. 

• Pathogen testing 

• Chemical quality indicators 

• Allergen detection 

• Environmental monitoring 

• Mycotoxin testing 

Chemical-based quality indicators: 

• Water Activity 

• pH 

• Peroxide Value 

• Free Fatty Acids 

• % Salt 

• Allergen Testing: Gluten, Soy, Milk, Egg, Peanut and more 

• Histamine in Seafood 

• Preservative Testing: Sorbic acid, Benzoic acid, Citric acid and Titratable Acidity 

• Heavy Metals (Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, Cadmium) 

• % Alcohol 

• Caffeine 

• Purity and Quality Testing of Edible Oils (e.g., Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil) 

Microbiological quality and safety parameters: 

• Bacterial Plate Counts 

• Yeast & Mold Plate Counts 

• Pathogen Testing 

• Bacillus cereus 

• Clostridium perfringens 

• Coliforms/E. coli 

• E. coli, O157:H7 

• Listeria monocytogenes 

• Listeria spp. 

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa 

• Salmonella spp. 

• Salmonella enteritidis 

• Staphylococcus aureus 

• Enterobacteriaceae 

• Sporeformers & Heat-Resistant Organisms 

• Lactobacillus & Lactic Acid Bacteria 

• Aciduric Organisms 

• Total Probiotic Count 

• Environmental Monitoring 

• Air Quality Testing 

• Bacterial Plate Count 

• E. coli, O157:H7 

• Listeria spp.  

• Salmonella spp.  

• Sponges & Swabs 

• Total Coliforms 

• Water (process and effluent) 

• Yeast & Mold Plate Count 

• Environmental Microbiology 

• Mycotoxins 

• • 3-Acetyldeoxynivalenol (3-AcDON) 

• • Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) 

• • Aflatoxin B2 (AFB2) 

• • Aflatoxin G1 (AFG1) 

• • Aflatoxin G2 (AFG2) 

• • Alternariol (ALT) 

• • Deoxynivalenol (DON) 

• • Diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS) 

• • Fumonisin B1 (FB1) 

• • Fumonisin B2 (FB2) 

• • Fumonisin B3 (FB3) 

• • Fusarenon-X (FUSX) 

• • HT-2 toxin (HT2) 

• • Neosolaniol (NEO) 

• • Nivalenol (NIV) 

• • Ochratoxin A (OTA) 

• • T-2 toxin (T2) 

• • Zearalanol (ZEA; a combination of α-zearalanol and β-zearalanol) 

• • Zearalenone (ZON) 

• • Antifungal thiabendazole (THIA) 

We use testing methods aligned with AOAC, AFNOR, FDA BAM, MLG (USDA FSIS), EPA, SMMEF, SMEWW, USP, and Health Canada standards. Our solutions support compliance with FSMA, SQF, GFSI, USDA-FSIS, and CFIA requirements. These include:  

• Standard testing methods 

• Regulatory compliance testing 

• Quality program support 

• Environmental monitoring 

• Pathogen screening 

Our laboratory uses PCR technology, ELISA testing systems, and cultural testing facilities for pathogen detection and quality verification. 

• PCR systems 

• ELISA testing 

• Cultural testing facilities 

Our team operates from strategically located Life Sciences labs, providing convenient access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Life Sciences hub on our Locations Page.

Our Microbiologists and Food Scientists work closely with you to help you identify and understand risk factors and improve product quality. We provide support for FSMA, SQF, GFSI, CFIA, and HACCP programs. Our expert team works alongside you to maintain compliance, interpret results, and enhance your quality systems giving you confidence that your food products are safe and ready for market.