A partnership built on shared values, complementary expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing food safety, quality, and sustainability across Southeast Asia, Australia, and beyond.
Bringing together the joint vision of Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability solutions, and AsureQuality, New Zealand’s leading food assurance partner, Mérieux NutriSciences AQ (MNAQ) brings together international scientific excellence with over 70 years of on-the-ground expertise.
Together, we are uniquely positioned to support the food industry at every stage of the supply chain, from farm to fork.

MNAQ is Australia’s market leader for food testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in 1954 as Dairy Technical Services to provide expertise to Australia’s dairy industry, we are a trusted partner in the food industry, maintaining NATA accreditation since 1961.

In 2025, the MNAQ joint venture was formed, broadening our scope of scientific specialties into microbiology, chemistry, allergens, digital tools, auditing, training, consultancy, labelling, and sensory & research in order to offer a complete suite of services to meet our customers’ needs.
As part of the Mérieux NutriSciences global network, we work with more than 140 accredited laboratories and a team of over 10,000 employees across 5 continents.
We strongly believe that together, we can create solutions to offer our planet:
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