Food Contaminant Testing

Mérieux NutriScience AQ’s worldwide network of accredited laboratories supports the food industry with a wide range of food contaminants detection services and chemical residue testing.

Strict regulations over food products and packaging keep increasing worldwide. Mérieux NutriSciences’ worldwide regulatory expertshave already gathered more than 1,200 food regulatory updates and drafts worldwide in 2021. Ref. Regulatory Update online platform.

Our Food Contaminant Testing Services

Food industry operators need to avoid prohibited and restricted chemicals in their products to avoid food recalls and border rejections. Our multidisciplinary team brings a deep understanding of food contaminants and current industry regulatory requirements for product development, quality control programs, and safety analyses.

Our chemical testing services cover the most common restricted substances across all stages of the food supply chain, and we help you minimise unwanted contaminants on your products.

Heavy metals testing
Mycotoxins testing: Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2, aflatoxin M1
Food allergens testing
Food contact materials (FCM) contaminants testing: Bisphenol A, phthalates, mineral oils (MOSH & MOAH), melamine, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), NIAS (Non-Intentionally Added Substances)

Learn About Allergens Testing

To control microbiological contamination in food, we perform chemical and residue analysis testing on the following products:

Meat
Fish
Dairy
Water
Beverages
Fruit and vegetables
Cereals and nuts
Ingredients and additives
Animal feed
Finished products
Food contact materials (FCM)

Learn About FCM Contaminants Testing

If you’re developing a new product or reformulating an existing one, we can partner with your R&D teams and quality experts to meet your business needs. Food manufacturers, restaurants, caterers, and retailers worldwide recognise Mérieux NutriSciences as a trusted food testing laboratory partner.

Are you looking for another type of test? Ask about the full range of testing capabilities available in our analytical chemistry portfolio.

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Mérieux NutriScience AQ’s worldwide network of accredited laboratories supports the food industry with a wide range of food contaminants detection services and chemical residue testing.

Our Food Contaminant Testing Services

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