Food
We are leading laboratories in analytical development and innovation; our primary goal is to provide superior quality service. We strive to be highly reliable in pesticide residue analysis in food; therefore, we have a team of professionals trained in various EU institutions, with over 15 years of experience in this analytical service field.
We are leading laboratories in analytical development and innovation; our primary goal is to provide superior quality service. We strive to be highly reliable in pesticide residue analysis in food; therefore, we have a team of professionals trained in various EU institutions, with over 15 years of experience in this analytical service field.
We provide our services in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, and the Dominican Republic.
We are ISO 17025 accredited to meet the requirements of GAP, GMP, and major destination markets.
Our pesticide screening is the broadest in the region, featuring more than 590 molecules, all of which are accredited.
Our delivery times for results depend on each country and its logistics, but our goal is to offer the best turnaround time in the market at every location, as we know that behind every result, there is a decision to be made.
We constantly participate in blind sample testing, known as proficiency testing (inter-laboratory rounds), organized by the international body FAPAS, to ensure our analytical proficiency.
We feature a result delivery platform that includes MRL (Maximum Residue Limits) lines for major destination markets and ARfD.
We are supported by an R&D+i Department, which is in constant development to meet the requirements of an increasingly demanding market.
Main Services
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Pesticide Analysis
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Polar Pesticide Testing
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Dithiocarbamate Analysis
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Acrylamide Analysis
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Mycotoxin Testing
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Microbiological, physico-chemical, and sensory food analysis
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Microbiological Monitoring Programs
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Microbiological Process Validation
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Microbial Challenge Testing – according to FDA regulations
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Accelerated and Real-Time Shelf Life studies
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Stability studies
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Analysis for export batch certification and social programs
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Sensory panel evaluation
Our reports include a comparative analysis of Maximum Residue Limits for up to 6 destination markets, including additional restrictions from European supermarkets.
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Microbiological, physico-chemical, and sensory food analysis
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Microbiological Monitoring Programs
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Microbiological Process Validation
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Microbial Challenge Testing – according to FDA regulations
- Accelerated and Real-Time Shelf Life studies
- Stability studies
- Analysis for export batch certification and social programs
- Sensory panel evaluation
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Pesticide Analysis
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Polar Pesticide Testing
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Dithiocarbamate Analysis
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Acrylamide Analysis
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Mycotoxin Testing
Our reports include a comparative analysis of Maximum Residue Limits for up to 6 destination markets, including additional restrictions from European supermarkets.
Specialized Services
TRAINING
It is essential that your staff knows, understands, and stays updated on regulatory, technological, and scientific matters. To this end, we develop in-person or virtual learning sessions tailored to a specific target audience.
Our courses and seminars are adapted for managerial, technical, or operational personnel.
Lay-out of plants and warehouses
The design of plants and warehouses must strictly comply with technical regulations to guarantee efficient flows, avoiding cross-overs and contamination. A correct sanitary design is an indispensable requirement for implementing quality systems and obtaining necessary official certifications.
Thermal and Aseptic Processes Studies
Validation of thermal processes for the following process lines:
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Autoclaves, pasteurizers, tanks, and kettles. Heat penetration (Fo) and temperature distribution studies.
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Aseptic processing and packaging.
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Hot/cold filling and maintenance.
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Dryers, cookers, tanks, ovens, roasters – temperature mapping or profiling.
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Freezing/refrigeration chambers and equipment. Freezing/refrigeration curves.
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Cold and ambient temperature warehouses – temperature mapping or profiling.
Supplier control program
To guarantee compliant and safe products, the supplier control program must:
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Ensure the integrity (quality, legality, and authenticity) of inputs and outsourced services.
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Plan effective surveillance of the supply chain.
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Evaluate suppliers’ mitigation strategies against potential hazards.
Food safety
With our technical and legal support, design, implement, update, and continuously improve your food safety management system based on the requirements established by the regulations of your country, your products’ destination countries, or the international standards required by your clients.
General Principles of Hygiene / Prerequisite Programs / HACCP System
Our consulting services successfully guide you to obtain the certifications or authorizations your food business requires to comply with legal requirements set by competent authorities, customers, or other stakeholders in the food chain.
Food Safety Management
Markets are becoming increasingly demanding, requiring greater guarantees regarding the safety, quality, legality, and authenticity of the food products they purchase from suppliers. In this sense, to enhance competitiveness, it is necessary to achieve certification under international standards, such as schemes recognized by the GFSI or other renowned organizations like AIB International.
+ Visit this link to learn more about our technical support service for obtaining certifications
Technical Report of scraps of stock
We conduct studies across various industrial sectors, carried out by a competent, independent, and highly experienced professional technical team.
We help you determine whether your inventory losses correspond to shrinkage (physical loss) or spoilage (deterioration) and identify at which stage of your processes or operations they occur. We establish shrinkage percentages or factors for your specific operations, supported by a detailed “production process analysis.”
Thermal mappings
Mapping ensures that the set temperature for an environment or equipment has been reached and remains uniform throughout the specified time. These tests also serve to identify cold and hot spots, which must be considered when establishing loading zones, load volumes, placing control and monitoring sensors, and performing microbiological validations.
We evaluate:
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Freezing/refrigeration chambers and equipment. Freezing/refrigeration curves.
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Dryers, cookers, tanks, ovens, and roasters.
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Cold and ambient temperature warehouses.
Registrations, authorizations and certifications
Manage your permits and official or private certifications with us, both locally and in major destination countries.
We offer high-quality service, meeting the highest standards in obtaining permits for various categories of regulated products, such as: food, cosmetics, sanitary products, pharmaceuticals, hygiene products, toys, stationery, etc., for both products and production plants, warehouses, and laboratories.
FDA regulation
We adapt your safety system to comply with FDA regulations throughout the entire food supply chain (human and animal). We ensure success in official inspections and facilitate compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) for your business partners in the USA.
Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA)
SMETA is the world’s leading standard for ethical audits. Based on the ETI code and local legislation, it evaluates corporate social responsibility performance through four key pillars:
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Mandatory: Health and Safety | Labor Standards.
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Optional: Environment | Business Ethics.
Occupational Safety and Health
We implement OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) systems tailored to your activities, ensuring compliance with minimum legal standards and the protection of human capital. Through the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology, we transform safety into a competitive advantage:
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Legal Compliance: Shielding against fines and sanctions from authorities.
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Organizational Culture: Increased commitment and reduction in absenteeism due to accidents.
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Profitability: Smoother processes and prevention of unforeseen costs related to accident rates.
Food, dietary supplement and cosmetics labeling
Ensure that your product labels comply with the regulatory requirements of destination countries. Avoid detentions, sanctions, and the high costs of relabeling.
Management systems
We transform your processes through the implementation and monitoring of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001). We ensure the certification or approval of your management system, aligning it with legal and customer requirements to guarantee permanent improvement in your company’s profitability and reputation.
