Food testing in accredited laboratories throughout Germany.

The global food supply chain is growing and changing rapidly, driven by consumer demand for healthier foods, natural products and fair trade foods.

This requires the smooth coordination of an increasingly complex supply chain while maintaining a regulatory system with checks and balances at every stage.

SGS offers a wide range of services covering the entire supply chain. We help food companies ensure the safety, quality and sustainability of their products and gain the trust of their customers.

Our accredited food laboratories can be found throughout Germany.
As part of a strong network, we can work for you regionally, nationally and worldwide.

Our range of analyses and services for the food industry

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Food safety through best laboratory analytics

Safe food is essential for a healthy, enjoyable and sustainable diet. That's why we offer the right solutions for every area of the food industry to ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards and customer specifications.

Food testing is critical to food safety for several reasons:

Prevention of health risks: Food can be contaminated with various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or moulds. By testing food, potentially dangerous contaminants can be detected early on before they lead to disease outbreaks.
Detection of residues and contaminants: Pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals are used to protect crops and increase yields. Food testing helps detect residues of these chemicals in food and ensure that they do not exceed legal limits to protect consumers from health risks.
Monitoring food additives: Additives in food are used to extend shelf life, improve taste or change texture. Food inspection ensures that the use of these additives complies with legal requirements and does not pose any health risks to consumers.
Allergen control: For people with food allergies, even small amounts of allergenic substances in food can trigger serious allergic reactions. Food testing helps identify the presence of allergens in food and ensure that they are properly labelled to help consumers make the right purchasing and consumption decisions.
Authenticity testing: Food testing can also be used to verify the authenticity of food and prevent fraud. This is particularly important to exclude food fraud in the case of expensive or regional products.
Quality control: Food inspection also serves to ensure the quality of food. It enables the verification of ingredients, nutritional information, labelling and compliance with food regulations.

Overall, food testing helps ensure that food is safe, wholesome and of high quality, which builds consumer confidence and protects public health.

SGS is a global leader in food testing. We use innovative technologies to ensure consumer safety. Our global network of scientists combines industry-leading expertise with extensive experience.