NATA-accredited Food Composition & Nutritional Analysis

Ensure absolute FSANZ compliance. NATA-accredited commercial nutritional analysis & food composition testing for Australian food manufacturers.

Mérieux NutriSciences AQ’s worldwide network of chemical testing laboratories supports the food industry with a wide range of composition analyses and nutrition testing services.

Under the mandatory guidelines of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), accuracy in label auditing is legally paramount. While software tools provide approximations, our centralised nutritional testing laboratory in Melbourne provides NATA-accredited physical validation to protect your brand from ACCC trade-measurement penalties. Samples can be dropped off seamlessly at our local logistics hubs in Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth for fast-turnaround processing.

Trusted Food Safety Partner

NATA-accredited commercial nutritional analysis & food composition testing for Australian food manufacturers

As an established and trusted food safety partner, Mérieux NutriSciences AQ provides NATA-accredited commercial nutritional analysis and food composition testing tailored specifically for Australian food manufacturers. Our accredited laboratory delivers precise data to complete FSANZ Standard 1.2.8 compliance, safeguard brand integrity, and satisfy stringent retailer submission specifications. Whether you are launching new formulations, auditing existing product ranges, or validating mandatory Nutrition Information Panels (NIP), our expert analytical testing ensures your food products meet regulatory and quality standards before hitting the shelf.

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Types of Analysis Testing

Our nutritional analysis & food composition testing laboratories test for a wide range of foodborne pathogens and organisms that may affect consumer safety.

Fat
Protein
Total Sugars
Fatty acid profiles
Cholesterol
Starch
Dietary fibre – Total
Energy and Carbohydrate

Vitamin A – Retinol
Vitamins B – Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin (B7), Folic Acid (B9), Cobalamin (B12)
Vitamin C – Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin D – D3
Vitamin E – Alpha-Tocopherol
Vitamins K – Phytonadione

pH
Titratable acidity
Peroxide value
Specific gravity
Preservatives and additives
Histamine, Sorbic acid, Benzoic acid, Sulphur dioxide
Determination of undenatured whey protein nitrogen
Insolubility index

Ash
Total Solid
Moisture
Caffeine
Meat Content
Chemical Lean

Individual Elemental analysis
Iodine in Milk and Milk products
Heavy metals

Gluten
Egg
Soy
Tree Nuts
Milk
Crustacea
Sesame
Fish
Lupin

Expert Product Development & Nutritional Analysis Testing

Partnering with R&D Teams to Deliver Compliant, Retail-Ready Food Products

If you are developing or reformulating a product, Mérieux NutriSciences AQ is a partner of choice for your R&D teams and quality experts. Whether you need nutritional analysis testing to meet labelling regulations or retailer specifications, Mérieux NutriSciences AQ is your trusted food testing laboratory.

Comprehensive Food Composition & Labelling Services

We perform direct chemical analysis for core nutritional components under FSANZ regulations.

Specialty & Health Claim Verification

Validate specific marketing claims with comprehensive testing for Allergens, Vitamins and Mineral, Fatty acid profiling and more.

Logistics & Sample Drop-Off

Samples can be delivered to our dedicated logistics hubs across Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth for express transport and rapid laboratory turnaround.

R&D & Quality Partner

Supporting product launches, reformulations, and label audits.

NATA-Accredited Testing

Mérieux NutriSciences AQ provides precision nutritional testing and NIP validation, helping Australian manufacturers satisfy FSANZ Standard 1.2.8 and retailer specifications before hitting the shelf.

Your Trusted Partner in Food Testing

Local Support

Work with an Australian-based team that understands local food businesses, regulatory requirements and regional supply chains.

Global Expertise

Access local laboratory support together with the scientific knowledge, technologies and specialist capabilities of the wider Mérieux NutriSciences network.

Accredited Lab

Our laboratories are NATA-accredited to ISO/IEC 17025

End-to-End Analytical Capabilities

From macro and micro-nutrient profiling to shelf-life stability and raw ingredient verification, explore complete analytical support from Australia’s leading food safety experts.

Daily Operations

Our chemistry lab operates 5 days a week.

Robust Quality Systems

Our laboratory operates within recognised quality systems designed to produce technically valid, reliable and repeatable results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our NATA-accredited chemistry laboratories test for all major macro- and micronutrients required for label compliance and quality monitoring. Key parameters include Energy, Carbohydrates, Total Sugars, Fat (including Fatty Acid Profiles), Protein, Dietary Fiber, Moisture, Ash, Vitamins (A, B-group, C, E), and Minerals/Metals.

Standard turnaround for analytical chemistry testing is 10 business days. If you require urgent testing to support an upcoming product launch or batch release, expedited and emergency testing options are available upon request.

Yes, we provide comprehensive allergen testing alongside our nutritional profiling services. To ensure testing accuracy and prevent sample cross-contamination, separate samples must be submitted for each testing stream.

Speak with our Customer Experience team prior to submission for specific sample volume requirements.

To ensure we select the most accurate analytical method for your product, please notify us during submission if your sample contains complex ingredients (such as novel fibres, sugar alcohols, or artificial sweeteners) or if you have specific front-of-pack label claims to validate. Providing this information upfront allows our testing team to tailor the methodology to support your compliance and reporting requirements.

For a full nutritional panel, please provide a minimum sample size of 500g for solids or 500mL for liquids. If you require specialised testing, please contact our Customer Experience team prior to submission for tailored guidance.

If you are looking for a scientific partner to assist you with routine food safety testing or more complex analyses, we are your food testing laboratory of choice. Contact us to discuss your needs!

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