Confectionery Quality & Safety Solutions

Sweets, candies, and gums must meet strict SFA regulations regarding permitted food additives, colourings, and labelling. As consumer demand shifts towards healthier, low-sugar alternatives, accurate nutritional testing is more important than ever.

Key Services

  • Composition and Nutritional Analysis
    • Humidity, protein, fat, carbohydrates, energy value
    • Saturated fats, sugars, salt
    • Fibers (total dietary fiber, betafructosans, beta-glucans, GOS, inulin, fructans)
    • Vitamins (A, D, E, K, and B-complex)
    • Minerals (sodium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and more)
    • Organic acids (citric, lactic, tartaric)
    • Flavanols (catechin, epicatechin, caffeine, theobromine)
    • Amino acids
    • Alcohol content
  • Contaminant Analysis
    • Heavy metals (Cd, Pb, As, Hg, Ni, Cu) — especially cadmium in products sourced from volcanic regions (Regulation EU No. 488/2014)
    • Pesticides
    • PAHs
    • Melamine and related compounds
    • Mineral oils (MOH, MOSH, MOAH)
    • Allergens (nuts, gluten, milk, soy, sulphites, etc.)
    • Mycotoxins (ochratoxin A, aflatoxins, zearalenone, fumonisins, and others)
    • Dioxins, furans, PCBs, acrylamide, phthalates, chlorinated paraffins, residual solvents, and more
  • Additives and Quality Parameters
    • Fat profile and stability
    • Free fatty acids and peroxide index
    • Milk fat content
    • Polyphenols and polyalcohols
    • Theobromine and caffeine content
    • Solubility and shell content in cocoa powder
    • Insect fragments and impurities
  • Microbiological hazards
  • Microbiological quality and pathogen analysis
  • Process validation and shelf-life studies
  • Challenge tests and food safety training
  • Sampling and diagnostic support
  • Food contact material testing
  • Sustainability and traceability services

Our Commitment to Excellence: ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited

Backed by globally recognised ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditations, Mérieux NutriSciences AQ delivers precise, reliable, and compliant analytical testing. We provide the scientific expertise necessary to navigate complex food safety regulations, mitigate operational risks, and safeguard your brand’s reputation in Singapore and beyond.

Get in touch with our team today to find out more about our services and solutions for baby food and infant formula.

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