Allergen Testing for Consumer Product Manufacturers
Certified Laboratories, a Certified Group company, provides laboratory allergen testing of raw materials, product samples, and environmental swabs for manufacturers of food, beverages, cosmetics, OTC drugs, dietary supplements, and other consumer products. With ISO 17025-accredited labs and validated methods, we help you identify cross-contact, validate cleaning procedures, and ensure proper labeling to protect your customers and brand.
Who We Serve
We provide laboratory allergen testing for…
Food manufacturers
Cosmetic manufacturers
Beverage producers
Ingredient suppliers
Dietary supplement companies
Manufacturers of personal care products
Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug companies
Co-manufacturers and contract packagers
Our allergen testing services are designed for businesses that must comply with regulatory requirements and protect their customers.
Allergen Testing at Every Step of Production
We support your allergen control program from start to finish:
Raw Materials
Confirm suppliers meet your specifications.
In-Process Samples
Monitor for cross-contact during production.
Finished Products
Ensure finished goods are safe and compliant.
Environmental Swabs
Detect allergen residues on surfaces and equipment as part of your environmental monitoring program or allergen control program.
Benefits of the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for Allergen Testing
Our food & beverage labs use ELISA for allergen testing to provide you with several benefits:
Targeted Accuracy
Detects even trace amounts of allergens with precision, improving risk assessment and safety.
Rapid Results
Get clear, actionable results quickly, keeping your production on track and products market-ready.
Cost-Effective Confidence
Affordable testing that doesn’t compromise quality, saving you resources while protecting your brand.
Tailored Reliability
Versatile enough to test raw materials, surfaces, and finished goods, giving you comprehensive allergen control.
Our cosmetic, over-the-counter (OTC) drug, and supplement testing labs use validated test kits to provide accurate, rapid allergen testing results.
PCR: A Powerful Ally in Allergen Detection in Food
While ELISA is the industry standard for routine allergen screening, Certified Group companies enhance your testing strategy with advanced PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology. PCR targets allergen-specific DNA, making it especially effective in scenarios where ELISA may fall short.
Superior in Processed Foods
Ideal for baked goods and extruded snacks where proteins may be denatured or degraded—conditions that limit ELISA.
High Sensitivity & Specificity
Confirms allergen presence with precise DNA detection, even in complex food matrices.
Cross-Reactivity Assurance
Adds a deeper layer of validation during investigations of potential cross-contact.
Enhanced Labeling Confidence
Strengthens risk management and supports accurate allergen declarations.
Together, ELISA and PCR create a robust, scientifically rigorous approach to allergen control, giving you and your consumers greater peace of mind.
What Allergens Can Certified Laboratories Test For?
We provide allergen detection for the U.S. FDA’s “Big Nine”, in addition to all other allergens, in a wide range of food & beverage, cosmetic, OTC drug, and dietary supplement matrices.
Milk
Wheat
Sesame
Eggs
Soy
Gluten (for gluten-free claims)
Peanut
Fish
Additional analytes as needed
Tree nuts
Crustacean shellfish
We Help You Meet Regulatory Requirements for Allergen Controls
If you manufacture food, beverages, or dietary supplements, allergen controls are a regulatory requirement. In addition, cosmetic and OTC drug manufacturers must follow GMPs and substantiate product safety or risk regulatory action. Our allergen testing services help you meet regulatory requirements.
FALCPA
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act; requires clear labeling of the nine major food allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) on packaged foods.
FSMA
Food Safety Modernization Act; mandates that facilities evaluate allergen hazards and, if required, implement preventive controls to minimize cross-contact.
21 CFR Part 117 (cGMPs)
Requires you to verify that allergens are controlled to prevent adulteration and misbranding.
We Can Review Your Labels for Regulatory Compliance
Undeclared allergens are one of the top reasons for food recalls in the United States. Our regulatory consulting arm, EAS Consulting group, a Certified Group company, can review your product labels to ensure compliance with FALCPA and FSMA.
We help identify risks tied to allergen declarations, “Contains”, or “May Contain” statements, and claims like “natural” or “non-GMO.” Our team offers guidance on…
Allergen labeling
Trending claims & substantiation
FDA and FTC compliance
Whether you’re launching a product or updating a label, we’ll help you reduce risk and stay compliant.
Certified Testing. Nationwide Coverage.
Our nationwide laboratory network includes several locations with analytical chemistry capabilities to test for allergens. Partner with us for…
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- Accurate, trustworthy results using validated methods.
- Competitive turnaround times.
- 24/7/365 service and courier pickup at many of our labs.
- ISO 17025-accredited laboratories.
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Contact us today to discover how we can support your allergen control program.