FOOD SAFETY

Contamination of food products is a growing concern for food producers and processors, as well as for the end consumer. Maintaining a high quality standard from initial production through processing, down to packaging and final consumption can only be guaranteed by tight quality systems and regular monitoring.

RPC has experience in providing diagnostic services to the food, feed, and beverage industry. Microbiological, inorganic, and organic analyses are carried out on various matrices on a regular basis at our facility.

COMMON FOOD ANALYSES INCLUDE:

• Microbiological Testing
  (Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, yeast/mould, etc.)

• Inorganic Contaminant Testing
  (trace metals, mercury, etc.)

• Organic Contaminant Testing
  (PCBs, pesticide/herbicide residue, etc.)

• Nutritional Analysis
  (core nutrition facts panel, vitamins, rancidity testing, etc)

• Food Complaint Investigations
  (off-tastes, foreign body analysis, spoilage, etc)