Ensuring Food Safety Through Analytical Testing

Food safety is a critical global concern that directly impacts public health and consumer confidence. Analytical testing plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of food products.
Cotecna Group Labs support food safety with various analytical methods employed in the detection of contaminants, pathogens, and chemical residues in food. Key techniques include chromatography, mass spectrometry, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and immunoassays, each offering distinct advantages in sensitivity, specificity, and speed. The integration of these methods within a comprehensive food safety management system helps to identify and mitigate risks throughout the food supply chain ensuring regulatory compliance.
Our laboratories offer specific expertise in some key markets such as
- Nofalab - Vegetable oil, fats and nuts
- Fitosoil – Fertilizers, agri-food and environment
For Generalist and Exhaustive Testing
- Neotron for Foodstuff, Baby food, Food ingredients, Food supplements, Food contact materials and Feed
- Shiva Analyticals
- Wimpey Laboratories
- Baier Testing
- Geo-Chem Laboratories
Certification and ESG Solutions
- Kaixin Certification
- ESTS
For more information about Cotecna food services or to request for a free quote, please contact us.
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