The laboratory offers a comprehensive range of food safety and quality services that help businesses grow consumer confidence and make informed, risk-based decisions. SGS food microbiological analysis services include classical as well as rapid:
- Pathogen testing
- Hygiene indicator testing
- Functional food testing
SGS is proud to announce that we have completed the method validation and is under final review as prescribed by ISO 17025, for the detection of the following micro-organisms in food, feed, swabs, water and environmental monitoring and are ready to receive samples for non-accredited testing for:
- Total plate count
- Total coliform
- E.coli
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Bacillus cereus
- Staphylococcus
- Salmonella Detection
- Shigella
- Listeria Monocytogenes
- Listeria Species
For the micro-organisms below, method validation is currently in progress:
- Yeast and Mould
- Clostridium perfringens
- Lactic Acid bacteria
- Listeria Monocytogenes Enumeration
Using optimised technologies available, the SGS laboratory testing services aim to help you optimise your operations while reducing costs and turnaround times.
For more information, please contact SGS Health & Nutrition at south.africa@sgs.com
