Agri-food Industry
ANALYSIS OF FOODS
Microbiological analyses
- Indicator and pathogenic micro-organisms. *
- Bacterial identification (MALDI-TOF MS).
- Fungal identification.
- Surface analysis.
- Environmental analysis.
- Handler control.
- Analysis of drinking water. *
- Shelf life studies.
- Verification of cleaning and disinfection procedures.
- Analysis of food supplements.
*See the tests covered by the Accreditation.
Physical and chemical analysis
- Allergens*.
- Nutritional information for labelling.
- Vitamins and minerals.
- Amino acid profile.
- Fatty acid profile, including omega 3, omega 6, trans fatty acids.
- Composition: pH, water activity, peroxides index, etc.
- Heavy metals.
- Mycotoxins: Aflatoxin B1, Total Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2), Ochratoxin A, Toxin T2, Deoxynivalenol DON, Zearalenone ZEA.
- Antibiotic residues.
- Detection of transgenic material.
- Detection of animal species.
- Persistent organic pollutants: dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, other organic pollutants.
- Other contaminants: acrylamide, histamine, pesticides, polar compounds, volatile nitrogenous bases.
- Migrations of food contact materials.
- Analysis of drinking water*, irrigation water and waste water*.
*See the tests covered by the Accreditation.
CONSULTING AND ADVICE
- Design and implementation of food safety management systems: HACCP and certifiable standards (ISO 22000, IFS, BRC, others).
- Elaboration of prerequisites: water supply, cleaning and disinfection, training, pests, suppliers, traceability, temperatures, allergens, waste, maintenance and good handling practices.
- Sampling plans.
- Food legislation.
- Food hygiene: good manufacturing practices, hygienic design of facilities, etc.
- Shelf life of food products.
- Food product labelling.
- General technical consultancy.
- Consultancy on non-compliant analytical results: corrective and/or preventive actions.
- Liaison with the competent health authorities.
AUDITS
- Hygienic-sanitary, HACCP and facility audits.
- Design of specific audit checklist for the client.
- Supplier audits.
- Product audits.
- Audits at the point of delivery.