Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
We perform multi-residue pesticide screening as well as contaminant analysis using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS technologies. Our advanced analytical capabilities enable detection of trace-level contaminants that could pose risks to food safety and regulatory compliance.
Our comprehensive testing services help traders, producers, and importers ensure their products meet the stringent requirements of international food safety regulations, protecting both consumers and your business reputation.
Testing Scope Includes
- Pesticide residues
- Heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic)
- Dioxins and persistent organic pollutants
- Melamine and industrial contaminants
- Solvent residues & MCPD compounds
Why Clients Rely on This Service
Our chemical and pesticide residue analysis provides the critical data needed to ensure your products meet international safety standards and avoid costly market access issues.
Codex & EU MRL
Compliance
Confirm that your products meet Maximum Residue Limits set by Codex Alimentarius and European Union regulations for safe market access.
Food & Feed Safety
Verification
Comprehensive verification that food and feed products are free from harmful chemical residues and contaminants that could affect consumer health.
Prevention of Border Detentions
Pre-shipment testing prevents costly regulatory border detentions, product rejections, and potential recalls at destination markets.
Frequently asked questions
MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) is the highest level of a pesticide residue legally permitted in food or feed products. MRLs are set by regulatory bodies like the EU, Codex Alimentarius, and national authorities. Exceeding MRLs can result in product rejection, border detention, recalls, and legal consequences.
GC-MS/MS (Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry) and LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry) are advanced analytical techniques for detecting and quantifying trace-level contaminants. These technologies provide high sensitivity and specificity, enabling detection of hundreds of pesticide compounds in a single analysis.
We test for the most regulated and toxic heavy metals including lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As). These metals can accumulate in the food chain and pose serious health risks. Our testing ensures compliance with EU, Codex, and destination-specific limits.
MCPD (monochloropropanediol) compounds are process contaminants that can form during food processing, particularly in refined vegetable oils and hydrolyzed vegetable proteins. They are classified as potential carcinogens. The EU has set strict limits, making testing essential for food safety compliance.
Standard multi-residue pesticide screening typically takes 5-7 working days from sample receipt. Rush services may be available for urgent shipments. Heavy metal and contaminant testing may have different turnaround times depending on the specific parameters requested.
Products exceeding MRL limits may face border rejection, mandatory destruction, or diversion to non-food uses. Pre-shipment testing allows you to identify issues early and take corrective action such as rejecting contaminated lots, seeking alternative markets with different limits, or implementing supplier quality controls.
