Food Testing

Food Testing & Animal Feed Testing

Our food and feed testing helps you ensure the safety and quality of food supplies in your supply chain. As agricultural products like grains, oils, and animal feeds move from farms to tables, rigorous testing with our labs:

• Safeguards against contaminants

• Ensures compliance with international standards

• Upholds quality. 

Businesses handling food—restaurants, retailers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, and importers—rely on our food laboratories and testing to maintain safety and integrity across complex supply chains.

QIMA, through our state-of-the-art laboratories, Quantilab in Mauritius; Qwalilab in La Reunion; and Efrac in India, offers comprehensive food and animal feed testing services. Our labs are equipped with advanced technology and staffed by expert analysts dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. 

From testing for contaminants and verifying nutritional content to ensuring compliance with global regulations, our independent testing services provide you with reliable data on the commodities you process and distribute. We help you maintain the quality and safety of your food and animal feed products, from source to destination.

Our Solutions

Testing

Equipped with the latest technology, QIMA’s accredited laboratories can conduct precise nutritional analyses to provide detailed insights into the composition of your food products. Our expertise ensures that your company and your supply chain meet both consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.

With a strong focus on food safety, we conduct comprehensive tests to detect microbiological, organic, and inorganic contaminants. Using a wide range of accredited analytical methods, our labs can accurately identify and quantify potentially harmful substances, helping you achieve the highest food safety standards.

Here’s an overview of the types of analyses we perform to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with industry standards:

Food Audits & Food Safety Certifications

Our audit teams, comprised of experienced experts, conduct thorough evaluations of your food management procedures. This meticulous process ensures full compliance with industry regulations and the highest hygiene standards. Through detailed analyses, we identify improvement opportunities, provide precise recommendations, and empower your staff to adopt exemplary food safety practices.

Training Programs

Our customized training modules are designed to equip your organization with the essential skills required to consistently maintain high hygiene standards. Developed and delivered by renowned food safety experts, QIMA’s educational programs guide you through the complex regulatory and normative frameworks in the food sector. This approach ensures your personnel remain well-informed and adept at meeting the sector's stringent criteria.

Why Choose QIMA for Your Food & Feed Testing?

1. Quick response and availability:

   • Dedicated samplers and technicians for fast results

   • Accurate analyses for food safety and quality standards

2. Expert Audits:

   • Auditors with over 25 years of experience

   • Thorough audits without compromising productivity

3. Customized Training Programs:

   • Personalized training to maximize staff potential

   • Preparation for timely analysis

4. State-of-the-Art Laboratories:

   • 400 methods currently accredited

   • Advanced equipment for complex chemical analysis

5. Social & Environmental Responsibility:

   • Recycling of laboratory waste

   • Sustainable reports for environmental protection

Top-Tier Audits, Personalized Training, Cutting-Edge Laboratory Analyses

For African and Indian Ocean Markets:

Ensure the highest standards in food and animal feed safety with our localized expertise.

For Reunion Island and other Indian Ocean territories:

Access advanced analytical services for food safety, pharmaceuticals, and environmental assessments.

For India, Southeast Asia, & Middle East:

Achieve the highest food, feed, and environmental safety standards with EFRAC's comprehensive testing services, including microbiological, chemical, and residue analysis.