Food Testing Solutions

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Do you need to consistently meet evolving food safety and quality standards and fulfill expectations from management, clients, or regulators regarding food specifications? Our expertise ensures compliance with regulatory demands while delivering results swiftly and accurately, meeting the expectations of your stakeholders, saving costs, and minimizing the risk of recalls. Whether you require testing in accordance with internationally recognized food and food contact testing methods from organizations such as AOAC, ASTM, AOCS, FDA, ISO, BS, EN, GB, and Codex Alimentarius, or scientific peer-reviewed literature, we have the resources to support you.

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Categories of Food Testing

Food testing is a critical component of the food industry, involving a variety of scientific analyses to ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of food products. As food moves from farm to table, it may be exposed to harmful residues, contaminants, and pathogens that could jeopardize consumer health.

The significance of food testing lies in its ability to safeguard public health and uphold consumer rights by identifying and quantifying harmful substances while ensuring accurate labeling. By implementing rigorous testing protocols, manufacturers can maintain high-quality standards and contribute to a safer food supply, ultimately building trust in the products available to consumers.

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  • Ensures accurate labeling of product weights and volumes, building consumer trust and regulatory compliance.

    Commonly Requested Weights and Measures Tests
    Net weight, Gross weight, Net volume, Gross volume

  • Verifies that food products meet defined quality standards, ensuring safety and consistency in the market.

    Commonly Requested Food Specification Tests
    Alcohol, Ash, Crude protein, Energy, Fat, Fiber, Moisture, Peroxide value, pH, Water activity

  • Tests the quantity of additives to ensure they are within safe limits, protecting consumers from potential health risks.

    Commonly Requested Food Additive Tests
    Chemical Preservatives: Benzoic acid, Methyl paraben, Nitrites, Sorbate acid, Propionic Acid
    Anti-Oxidants: BHA, BHT, Octyl gallate, Propyl gallate
    Colouring: Allura red AC, Carmoisine, Indigo carmine, Sudan dyes, Tartrazine
    Nutrient Supplements: Amino Acids, Minerals, Vitamins
    Sweetening Agents: Sweeteners (i.e. Acesulfame-K, Cyclamates, Saccharin, Sucralose)

  • Identifies allergens to prevent cross-contamination and allergic reactions, ensuring clear labeling and consumer safety.

    Common Requested Allergen Tests
    Crustacean, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Soya bean, Sulfites, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Wheat

  • Detects harmful organic substances that can enter the food supply, safeguarding public health from environmental and process contaminants.

    Commonly Requested Organic Contaminants Tests
    Environmental Contaminants: Dioxins, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
    Process Contaminants: 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) and glycidyl esters, Acrylamide, Melamine, Nitrosamines

  • Tests for harmful inorganic substances to prevent health issues associated with contamination.

    Commonly Requested Inorganic Contaminants Tests
    Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Tin

  • Ensures that products containing meat are free from residues of antibiotics, banned drugs and growth promoters, protecting consumer health and compliance with regulations.

    Selected Drugs and Residues
    Amoxicillin, Beta-agonists, Chloramphenicol, Doxycycline, Penicillins, Tetracyclines, Trimethoprim

  • Identifies toxins produced by microorganisms or plants, preventing foodborne illnesses and health risks.

    Commonly Requested Foodbourne & Natural Toxins Tests
    Mycotoxins: Aflatoxins, Ochratoxin A, Patulin
    Marine Biotoxins: Amnesic Shellfish Poisons (ASP), Azaspiracids (AZA), Brevetoxins ((PbTXs), Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisons (DSP), Histamine, Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP)
    Natural Toxins: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs)

  • Ensure that food products are free from pesticide chemicals to ensure food safety and compliance with established limits, protecting consumers from potential toxicity.

    Selected Pesticides Residues
    Acephate, Dithiocarbamates, Methamidophos, Permethrin, Pirimiphos-methyl, Ziram

  • Detects harmful microorganisms in food products, preventing foodborne illnesses and maintaining product quality.

    Commonly Requested Microbiological Tests
    Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Total Plate Count (TPC), Total Yeast and Mould Count (TYMC)

  • Measures radioactive substances in food to ensure safety and protect consumers from health risks associated with radiation exposure.

    Commonly Requested Radioactivity Tests
    I-131, Cs-134, Cs-137, Pu-239

  • Verifies the true nature and grade of food products, protecting consumers from fraud and ensuring they receive what they pay for.

    Commonly Requested Authenticity Tests
    Edible bird's nest (EBN), Olive oil, Coffee

Why should you work with TEL Expert Solutions?

Experienced Subject Matter Experts

From certified professionals to experienced technical experts, we provide impactful, personalized insights that drive your business forward.

Accredited Partner Laboratories for Testing

Our partner laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by SAC-SINGLAS and recognized by local and international bodies.

Exceptional Customer Support

Our commitment to excellent customer support guarantees a seamless and responsive experience for all our customers.

Access to Technical Resources

We leverage a rich resource library of regulatory, technical and testing standards to deliver unparalleled support.

Single Point of Contact

We serve as your point of contact, streamlining communication and reducing the need to liaise with multiple stakeholders.

Timely Update of Progress and Status

We provide dynamic progress updates that keep you informed and drive you toward timely project completion.