Seafood Testing Lab
Certified Laboratories’ seafood testing lab supports U.S. seafood importers and retailers with sampling and seafood testing services. Our capabilities include microbiology, chemistry, organoleptic, filth testing, and more with competitive turnaround times to support release decisions and compliance needs. We are recognized by every FDA district in the United States and can support a wide range of FDA-required analyses for seafood merchandise. Contact us to discuss your seafood testing requirements.
Comprehensive Seafood Testing for Importers and Retailers
Certified Laboratories offers a complete spectrum of seafood testing services tailored to meet the stringent requirements of companies importing and selling seafood in the U.S. Our precise testing ensures compliance with FDA regulations and covers the following areas:
Physical Tests
- Light Filth
- Decomposition
- Grade
- Weight
- Count
- Quality
- Glazed/Deglazed Weight
- Parasites
Contract Research
- Process Validation
- Shelf-Life Studies
Chemistry Tests
- Allergens
- Histamine
- Indole
- Phosphorus
- Tripolyphosphate
- Other added phosphates
- Metals – Prop 65
- Moisture
- Water Phase Salt
- Nitrites
- Nutritional Analysis
- Antibiotic Residuals
- Nitrofurans
- Chloramphenicol
- Tetracycline
- Sulfonamides
- Mebendazole
- Fluoroquinolones
- Illegal Dyes (Malachite Green/Gentian Violet)
Microbiological Tests
- Quantitative Analysis (pour plate, petrifilm, and MPN methods available):
- Aerobic Plate Count
- E. coli (generic)
- Coliforms
- Yeast and Mold
- Staphylococcus Aureus
- Bacillus Cereus
- Clostridium/Clostridium perfringens
- Vibrio cholerae/Vibrio parahaemolyticus
- Qualitative Analysis:
- Salmonella
- Listeria
- Listeria monocytogenes II
- E. coli O157:H7
- Campylobacter
Using validated methods and a comprehensive understanding of FDA detention testing, we deliver reliable results to protect your brand’s reputation.
Competitive Turnaround Time
We understand the importance of accurate and timely results when it comes to seafood testing. Our competitive turnaround time for seafood testing helps you…
Avoid costly delays
Minimize storage expenses
Safeguard the quality of your seafood
Seafood Testing by Technical Experts and Consultants
Certified Laboratories provides technical expertise that supports seafood testing decisions and regulatory questions. Our teams can help interpret results, clarify testing requirements, and provide guidance aligned to seafood industry expectations and FDA-facing needs. Our expertise covers…
FDA food safety requirements, including FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)
FDA 766 Reconditioning Application submissions
Insurance claims, temperature abuse, sampling, and testing
FDA Import Alerts
FDA Red List removal proposal submissions
Seafood HACCP compliance (21 CFR 123.12)
LAAF (Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Food) program qualified laboratories
NSSP (National Shellfish Sanitation Program)
FDA-Trained Organoleptic Experts in Seafood Decomposition
Our organoleptic services are among the best in the industry and include…
FDA-trained organoleptic analysts who use an FDA-approved scoring system and official government methods to evaluate your seafood for decomposition.
Specialization in clearing automatically detained shipments of shrimp, lobster tails, mahi-mahi, tuna, and various other finfish.
Quality control workshops for importers, distributors, and foreign shippers who have faced issues with FDA standards, designed to streamline future imports.
Quality and grading analysis, shelf-life studies, and consultation for proper labeling.
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Begin Your Seafood Testing Now
Our seafood testing lab delivers actionable results and responsive support for importers and retailers managing seafood quality and compliance. Complete the short form to begin seafood testing, and our team will follow up to align scope, sample requirements, and turnaround expectations.