Through an international network of laboratories, Mérieux NutriSciences provides food testing services to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.
Food laboratory testing is at the very heart of our expertise as a leading partner to the food industry. Mérieux NutriSciences offers a comprehensive range of microbiology and chemistry tests.
Our food safety and quality analyses are performed by a network of accredited laboratories with a thorough understanding of industry needs. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of analytical testing services to guarantee product stability, quality, and safety from product concept development to the retail shelves.
Our Comprehensive Food Laboratory Testing Services Portfolio
Our food laboratory testing portfolio includes more than 200 analytical methods to help industrials achieve safety and quality excellence at every stage of the supply chain. We help businesses develop and implement targeted food safety plans, according to the regulations of their target markets, through the following tests:
Microbiology Food Testing

Pathogens & Spoilage Microorganisms
Mérieux NutriSciences offers food microbiological testing services including pathogens and spoilage micro-organisms identification and count.

Environmental Monitoring Programs
Control your environment of production and prevent microbial contaminations in your end products with a sound EMP.

Shelf-life & Challenge Studies
Our Food Science Centers offer shelf life & challenge testing services to help manufacturers define and display correctly best before and use by date.
Chemistry Food Testing

Composition & Nutrition
Mérieux NutriSciences’ protects the food supply chain with advanced expertise and methods of food fraud and food authenticity testing.

Food Allergens
Mérieux NutriSciences worldwide network of accredited laboratories supports the industry with food allergens testing services.

Food Packaging Testing
Mérieux NutriSciences verifies the compliance of food contact materials with international regulations.

Food Contaminants
Mérieux NutriSciences worldwide network of accredited laboratories supports the industry with food contaminants testing services.

Fraud & Authenticity
Mérieux NutriSciences’ protects the food supply chain with advanced expertise and methods of food fraud and food authenticity testing.
Our laboratories around the world
Mérieux NutriSciences has analytical laboratories in 27 countries. Our robust international network and an accomplished team of food quality experts ensure fast turnaround times and accurate data interpretation to our clients. With 100+ food laboratories worldwide and over 50 years of experience in chemical and microbiological testing, Mérieux NutriSciences is recognised as a trusted partner by major suppliers and retailers.
360° solutions for the food industry
In addition to our testing capabilities, Mérieux NutriSciences offers a complete range of food safety services solutions across the value chain. Our 360° solutions cover analytical, regulatory, management and consulting needs, to name a few.
- Labelling
- Consultancy
- Research & Sensory Services
- Auditing
- Training
- Digital tools
Tailor-made solutions in the Food Science Centers
Are you looking for another food safety, quality, authenticity or sustainability service that falls out of the listed solutions? In our Food Science Centers, our multidisciplinary scientits provide bespoke laboratory services customized to your needs. From protocol design to results interpretation, Mérieux NutriSciences is your partner of choice.

