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Laboratory Testing

With six laboratories across Aotearoa, we provide a wide range of testing services to the food and primary production sectors. Our innovative methodologies and delivery systems place our testing laboratories amongst the best in the world.

Our laboratory facilities are accredited to the international standard  NZS ISO/IEC 17025.(external link)

We provide testing services for food and beverages, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, plant, seed, environmental contaminants, and more. We test for food safety, government, international and customer regulatory requirements.

Sample Submission - Learn about the sample submission process and access forms here

LabConnect - Register samples and view test results online 

Laboratory Operating Hours

Our Laboratory Testing Services

Chemistry

Chemistry

General, compositional and nutritional chemistry for the food industry.

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Contaminants

We test both food and environmental samples for a wide range of chemical contaminants.

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Forensics

Specialist identification of physical and biological contaminants.

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Laboratory Advisory Services

Providing technical advice and customised solutions for customers. 

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Microbiology

Accredited microbiological analyses for raw materials through to finished products.

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Invertebrate Pest Laboratory

With expertise in entomology and nematology, we identify insects, mites, spiders, and nematodes.

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Plant Health Laboratory

We provide an extensive range of plant disease diagnostic and testing services.

Rapid Micro Testing

Rapid Microbiology Testing

Fast and accurate results. Understand how rapid testing methods work.

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Residues

Testing for agricultural, process and veterinary medicines residues.