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Check for contaminants

Use our testing options to monitor and ensure that contaminants in your product are known and within limits. This can be particularly useful if you are trying to apply special labeling to your product, or trying to meet a strict regulation.

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Check for contaminants

Acrylamide Test

A probable human carcinogen that forms when starchy or high carbohydrate foods are cooked at high temperatures. Some regulations require Acrylamide testing to ensure food safety and proper labeling.

Antimony Test

Antimony is a toxic metal that has been found as a contaminant in various fruits, vegetables, meats as well as through leaching from food packaging.

Heavy Metals Package Test

This screen includes four of the most commonly requested heavy metals of concern: Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury.

Gluten/Gliadin Allergens Test

A type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale. A concern for many consumers, especially for health reasons or intolerances.

Are you looking for a pesticides test?

Pesticides are a concern for health, environmental, and food safety. We have several testing options to make sure that your testing matches your goals.

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Frequently asked questions

Due to the complexity of Prop 65, we are not able to consult on method applicability for regulations. If you are testing to meet Prop 65 regulations, we recommend that you work closely with a consultant or lawyer to ensure testing requirements are met.

You can view a list of the pesticide residues covered on the test tech data sheet. If you are wanting to test for a specific pesticide instead of a full screen, please contact Customer Service and we can help select the best test option.

Gluten Free labelling is typically considered a package claim in the United States, and is subject to many requirements. Our Gluten Allergen test can detect gluten down to 10 ppm for most sample types.

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