Food Testing

Consumers are always asking:

What is in my food?

Does it contain additives or preservatives?

Does it contain any harmful chemicals?

Does it require food testing?

Is it safe for my family to eat?

We recognise that individual organisations need reliable, cost-effective analytical services to support their food safety and quality programs. Symbio Laboratories has developed an extensive range of food testing solutions to assist the food industry in meeting their regulatory requirements and consumer expectations.

Our approach to customer service is to assist you in assessing and achieving compliance with the increasing number and demanding requirements of regulators, the consuming public, and your customers. We strive to provide you with the confidence that your products and processes meet the requirements for food safety, quality and the environment.

Our experienced expert team of senior staff are also available to assist with technical issues in Microbiology, Residue Testing and Chemistry to provide a unique one-stop-shop for the food industry.

Microbiology

Symbio Laboratories conducts thousands of tests each week covering a wide range of microorganisms. We test processed foods and ingredients, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, water, air and effluent. We also have the technical capability to test and identify all typical food microorganisms using both traditional and rapid test methods, including DuPont BAX system, GDS Biocontrol PCR systems, and VIDAS platforms, just to name a few.

Microbiology Food Testing

Bacillus

Campylobacter

Clostridium

Enterobacteriaceae

Coliforms, E.coli

E.coli 0157 and Big STEC

Lactobacillus

Legionella

Listeria

Pseudomonas

Salmonella

Staphylococci

Vibrio

Yersinia

Yeasts and Moulds

Pesticide Residues and Heavy Metals

Australia has an excellent reputation for clean, green food, and the regulation and monitoring of pesticide use assures that this reputation is well deserved. Symbio Laboratories is recognised as a leading supplier of residue testing services by regulators and is involved in testing products as part of the Australian Government’s National Residue Survey.

Our experienced Chemists conduct thousands of tests per week, and Symbio Laboratories is continuing to develop and validate methods for an increasing list of chemical compounds. We also develop testing to suit the requirements of individual organisations.

Pesticide Residues and Heavy Metals Food Testing

Fumigants

Organophosphates

Insecticides & insect

Organochlorines

Growth Regulators and synthetic HGPs

Synthetic Pyrethroids

Acaricides

Carbamates

Antimicrobials

Fungicides

Antibiotics

Herbicides

PCB ‘s

Histamines

Routine Chemicals Analysis

Symbio Laboratories has the capability to complete a wide range of tests using traditional and rapid methods that assist in monitoring and maintaining quality assurance.

Routine Chemicals Analysis

Fat including Fat profiles – Saturated, Mono, Poly, Trans

Protein, Carbohydrate, Energy, Ash

Salt, Nitrites and Nitrates

Sulphur dioxide and Preservatives

Foreign Object Identification

Species Testing

Allergens

Moisture, pH, Brix and Free Fatty Acids

Phosphatase

Melamine

Sugar Profiles

Test Imported Foods as per the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) requirements

Mycotoxin Analysis

Mycotoxins are chemical compounds produced by mould and fungi on crops including grains, nuts, and a number of food and animal feed products. They are extremely toxic, and their presence poses a serious health risk. Symbio Laboratories has the capability to test for the below toxins.

Mycotoxin Analysis Food Testing

Aflatoxins

Deoxynivalenol

Nivalenol

Zearalenone

Ochratoxin

Fumonisin

HT2 & T2 Toxin

Patulin

Food Testing

Microbiology

Pesticide Residues and Heavy Metals

Routine Chemicals Analysis

Mycotoxin Analysis

More Food Testing services

Food Nutrition

Fruit, Vegetable & Nut Testing

Meat Testing

Horticultural Testing

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