Industries
Agriculture
Certified Laboratories offers a comprehensive range of microbiological testing services. Analyses range from Total Plate Count, Yeast & Mold, and Aflatoxin analysis to specific pathogens such as E. coli 0157:H7, Salmonella and Listeria. All analyses are intended to ensure the highest safety and quality of food products. We are equipped to handle all of your testing needs from post-harvest to the supermarket.
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Dairy
Certified Laboratories has served the dairy industry since 1926 and has particular expertise in analyzing raw milk, milk products, and other dairy products including yogurt, cheese, and ice cream. We currently perform microbiological testing as well as chemical analysis on dairy products on a routine basis. We are accredited in New York, California, and other states.
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Import
Certified Laboratories assists in getting your products released from FDA import detention quickly. Leveraging over 40 years of experience and an expert team with former FDA employees, we offer FDA-accepted testing methods, expert consultation, and nationwide sampling services, ensuring fast, effective resolution to your import detention issues.
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Juice
As a full service juice testing laboratory, we have the capability to test juice and juice products for various microbiological and chemical constituents to assure quality and consistency. We currently monitor juice and juice concentrate products for microbiological, chemical, authenticity, and pesticide residues.
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Meat
Certified Laboratories’ partner company under the Certified Group banner, Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), is a leader in microbiology testing and chemical analysis of all types of meat products, including beef, pork, poultry, and more. Services include qualitative and quantitative pathogen testing, microbial toxins, contaminants, and more. In addition, FSNS conducts challenge studies, shelf-life studies, microbial strain typing, and other studies that help you verify product safety.
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Refrigerated Foods
Certified Laboratories developed a standardized protocol for determining the shelf-life of refrigerated foods for the Refrigerated Foods Association. This includes challenging the food to determine the effectiveness of preservatives and other hurdles. We specialize in working with the FDA and USDA to protect the public health from Listeria monocytogenes among ready-to-eat foods.
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Spices
Certified Laboratories is a recognized leader in the areas of spice and seasoning testing. We analyze for Sudan and other dyes, covering spices and other products both by HPLC and HPLC/MS-MS. We are proud to have been part of the working group that established and validated the current method for ASTA (American Spice Trade Association). Our staff is well trained in all spice analyses including Piperine, Heat by HPLC, and Steam Volatile Oil (SVO).
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Seafood
Certified Laboratories is a leader in the area of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-related seafood analyses and is recognized by every FDA District in the country, having established good working relationships with each. We can handle any type of analyses required by the FDA on your merchandise including filth, decomposition, and antibiotics. Our national sampling capabilities make us the most proficient laboratory for these services.
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