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Demonstrate your products' quality and safety
The modern consumer demands food that is safe and of the highest quality. Governments both state and federal are increasing pressure on food producers and distributors to demonstrate the safety and quality of their products.
Food industry groups, wholesalers and retailers recognise the importance of safe and quality food. They require suppliers to provide evidence of their commitment to quality, security and safety of their products.
ChemCentre can assist primary producers, food manufacturers, distributors, exporters and retailers in demonstrating the quality and safety of their products and operations.
We can detect and report:
- Pesticide residues
- Insecticide residues (OC’S, OP’S, methamidofos/Nitofol)
- Fungicides (Mancozeb)
- Heavy Metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and nickel)
- Artificial colours
- Artificial sweeteners
- Nutritional labelling
- Trans fatty acids
- Macro elements (phosphorus, sodium, protein and calcium)
- Preservatives
- Flavours
- Aflatoxins
- Allergens
- Cholesterol
- Carbohydrates sugars and starch
- Fat and fatty acid profiles
- Vitamins
- Meat and fish speciation
- Plus a large range of other analyses
ChemCentre can also assist in the development of new products and assist in addressing environmental concerns.
The benefits of chemical testing of food include:
- Demonstrated compliance with food safety standards
- Demonstrated compliance with customer requirements
- Premium product status with 'clean and green' image
- Compliance with requirements of certifying authorities (SQF 2000 and ISO 9000)
- Assurance that food exports meet quality and regulatory requirements
