Contract Research Services

Creating the products and processes of tomorrow starts with the practical application of science and innovation today.

In our global economy, food companies must invent and reinvent products and processes. To help protect investments, solidify consumer loyalty and comply with regulatory mandates, validating the safety of products and verifying process efficacy is a critical action.
From pathogen survival studies to product development, our researchers possess years of laboratory and industry experience to complete the most challenging assignments. Our Contract Research Services include:

Challenge Studies

Scientifically designed microbiological challenge studies (or inoculated pak) and thermal validations studies provide information on the potential ...
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Method Verification Studies

The increasing complexity of foods, the ongoing evolution of microorganisms, and the migration of once unthinkable contaminants, such as melamine, ...
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Microbial Identification Studies

The presence of microbial contaminants in products can decrease product shelf-life, cause organoleptic issues, and render foods unsuitable for ...
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Probiotic Analysis

For products containing probiotics, the key point is the characterization of the microorganisms. This must be done using molecular tools for strain ...
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Process & Product Validation Studies

Independent third party validation studies help evaluate the efficacy of new products and processes.
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Shelf-life Studies

While food product sell-by dates are not legally binding, consumers construe them as a company's guarantee of safety and quality.
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USP Preparatory

One critical product safety and quality criteria for the cosmetic and dietary supplement industries is validating that the analytical methods they ...
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