Food Testing | South Africa

Through a network of local & international laboratories, Mérieux NutriSciences South Africa provides food testing services to ensure your products meet safety and quality standards.

Food testing is at the very heart of our expertise as a leading partner to the food industry. Mérieux NutriSciences South Africa 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 retail shelves.

Our Comprehensive Food Testing Portfolio

Our food testing portfolio includes more than 200 analytical methods to help businesses 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

Chemistry Food Testing

Our Accredited laboratories in South Africa

Mérieux NutriSciences South Africa offers accredited laboratory testing to help businesses meet local and international food safety standards. With laboratories located in Cape Town, George, Jeffreys Bay and Midrand, we can support local manufacturers to ensure the safety & quality of their products. In addition, Mérieux NutriSciences has analytical laboratories in 27 countries. Our international network and an accomplished team of food quality experts ensure fast turnaround times and accurate data interpretation for our clients. Read about our accreditations below:

  • SANAS Accreditation
  • FoodBev SETA Accreditation
  • B-BBEE Certificate

360° solutions for the South African 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 Silliker® Food Science Centers

Are you looking for another food safety, quality, authenticity or sustainability service that falls out of the listed solutions? In our Silliker® Food Science Centers, our multidisciplinary scientists provide bespoke laboratory services customized to your needs. From protocol design to results interpretation, Mérieux NutriSciences is your partner of choice.