Other Testing Services
MICROBIAL ANALYSIS
SCBS offers microbiological testing in food and feed using European Reference Laboratory, AFNOR, AOAC, and NordVal validated methods such as Immunoassay technology and ready to use specific chromogenic culture medium plates.
All kinds of food commodities are potentially at risk of contamination by spoilage microorganisms and pathogens. Therefore, reliable microbiological screening of food is a national and international regulatory requirement.
We facilitate our customers by providing reliable and efficient microbial analysis for all food commodities including dairy, poultry & meat, dried fruits & nuts, fruits & vegetables, beverages, spices & herbs, etc., with specific, sensitive, efficient, and well-established methods using international guidelines.
RESIDUES & CONTAMINANTS
Antibiotics, in addition to their function as veterinary drugs, can be used as antimicrobial growth promoters in livestock breeding. As a consequence of incorrect or illegal use, antibiotic drug residues in food of animal origin can remain.
Antibiotic residues are potentially toxic, carcinogenic, and possess allergic properties, posing a direct health risk for consumers. Additionally, the inappropriate use of antibiotics in animal husbandry and food production can promote multi-resistant pathogens, which pose an increased risk to public health.
For these reasons, most countries have established Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and monitoring programs for antibiotic residues in food. Non-compliance with these legislations e.g. in export can lead to severe penalties.
We offer a wide of antibiotics testing in food using ELISA and rapid tests methods, such as Chloramphenicol, in different food matrices.
ALLERGEN TESTING
Even small traces of allergenic proteins in food can provoke allergic reactions in sensitive people. Therefore, monitoring of cross-contamination in raw material and production lines, as well as correct labeling of food products, are an important part of quality control in the food industry.
SCBS offers numerous allergen testing (gluten, gliadin, nuts, soya, fish, casein & lactose(milk), sulfites, histamine, glutamic acid, etc. ) in the food industry using patented photometric enzymatic, AOAC validated immunological assays & dip-sticks.