Tsukuba Food Evaluation Center Contracted Inspection Guide
We will assist in the development of a rich food culture!
We have obtained ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation from the Japan Accreditation Board for the following tests: radiation testing, nutritional component testing, microbiological testing, and pesticide residue testing. For details on the testing methods and accreditation scope of ISO/IEC 17025, please visit the quality assurance page on our website. ■ Microbiological testing ■ Nutritional components, vitamins, minerals ■ Sugars, organic acids, amino acids, fatty acids ■ Food additives and other physicochemical tests ■ Specific raw material testing (allergens) ■ Pesticide and veterinary drug residue testing ■ Mycotoxin testing ■ Radiation testing ■ Heavy metals and harmful substances testing ■ Foreign matter inspection ■ Quality testing
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For details on various exams, please visit our website.
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■Microbial Testing Detection and identification of hygiene indicator bacteria and microorganisms related to foodborne illnesses in food. ■Nutritional Components, Vitamins, and Minerals Various analyses required for nutritional labeling. ■Sugars, Organic Acids, Amino Acids, and Fatty Acids Analysis of amino acids, sugars, fatty acids, etc., that constitute food. ■Food Additives and Other Physicochemical Tests Various tests for food additives. ■Specific Raw Material Testing (Allergens) Qualitative testing using immunochromatography. Quantitative testing using the ELISA method. ■Mycotoxin Testing Various analyses of mycotoxins and other toxins. ■Radioactivity Testing Radioactivity testing of raw materials and products. ■Heavy Metals and Harmful Substances Testing Testing for heavy metals and other substances under the Food Sanitation Act. ■Foreign Matter Inspection Analysis of foreign matter (metal, plastic, plant and animal fragments). Analysis using various instruments such as microscopy, X-ray fluorescence, FTIR, etc. ■Quality Testing Testing that provides the basic data necessary for setting expiration dates (use-by date, best-before date) for processed foods.
