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Analysis and testing

Relevant, reliable and timely analytical results are essential for many of the day–to–day and strategic business decisions that you make. Making the right decision requires the right result. Our wide ranging services are underpinned by extensive method development, validation and accreditation – giving you access to what you need.

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Allergen labelling for foods prepacked for direct sale (PPDS)

From 1 October 2021 in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, any food that is prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) must have appropriate labelling.

Microscopy services

From foreign body identification, troubleshooting problems with food packaging materials, to the investigation and screening of a wide range of samples

Food allergen management: What you need to know about the Codex code of practice

Roughly 3% to 10% of adults and 8% of children worldwide are estimated to have a food allergy. Cases of food-induced anaphylaxis, at times resulting in fatalities, highlight the importance of allergen management in the food and drink industry.

How did COVID-19 cause food poisoning cases to plummet?

As we pass the one-year point in the pandemic, COVID-19 has appeared to have had a drastic effect on reported cases and outbreaks of food poisoning.

What effect does novel packaging have on microflora?

Today’s food packaging landscape is driven by the desire to minimise environmental impact while maximising shelf-life and presenting products attractively to the consumer.

Sourcing ingredients from new suppliers – are you getting what you paid for?

One of the many effects of the coronavirus pandemic has been the disruption to the supply and availability of ingredients for the food industry.