Eurofins EnvironeX

The goal of food testing is to ensure the food we consume is hazard-free. However, bringing high-quality and accurately-tested products to consumers is difficult in an industry rattled with staffing shortages and supply chain issues.

In this challenging environment, Eurofins EnvironeX has remained a role model of testing and compliance maintenance for over 35 years. A global leader in the highly competitive markets of agri-food and pharmaceutical testing, Eurofins EnvironeX delivers rapid, first-rate services to its customers.

In the aftermath of COVID-19-induced supply chain delays, the long wait for results using the ‘golden standard’ method for food testing is not viable anymore. EnvironeX makes a huge difference here with its testing methods.

“Our labs follow the Canadian Compendium of Analytical Methods in conjunction with the latest techniques for testing and analysis to guarantee faster results with utmost accuracy,” says Isabelle Barrette, business unit manager at Eurofins EnvironeX.

Its rapid testing methods reduces the sample analyses turnaround time to under 48 hours. Consequently, clients can supply products faster and stay ahead of the competition. EnvironeX’s labs are certified in compliance with ISO 17025 standards mandated by the Standards Council of Canada.

Functioning as a one-stop shop for agri-food, environmental and pharmaceutical testing, its food testing, allergen and toxin analysis services are validated by its decades of experience in the industry. Its allergen analysis service detects common allergens like gluten, milk or soy in processed foods.

The microbiology analysis services help clients detect pathogens that can cause health problems.

Based on the food category, EnvironeX makes recommendations for the optimal methodology to obtain the highest quality findings.

For clients requiring nutrition labeling, EnvironeX prepares a database containing nutritional values for various foods. This is highly beneficial when clients need to test their food for a set of parameters. It strictly follows the guidelines issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

A rigid quality policy, combined with a deep knowledge base of the pharmaceutical, environmental and agri-food industries, enables EnvironeX to provide personalized analyses and comply with different standards and measurements requested by clients, without compromising on delivery time or results validity. For example, clients working with functional foods would need multiple analyses done in food and pharmaceuticals. EnvironeX’s multi-industry specialty enables it to swiftly recommend and conduct tests required by both industries.

At the beginning of a new project, EnvironeX assesses a client’s needs, game plan, and the reason for the analysis. The assessment findings are shared across various departments, ensuring that every employee understands the client’s request, solution, and the methodology behind the process. Establishing a common information bank helps it plan and seamlessly execute every operation to achieve customer satisfaction.

EnvironeX also has a consultancy department that helps clients maintain compliance while overseeing other activities, like shelf-life development and allergen identification for menus. They also offer on-site inspections in restaurants. The department conducts training for allergen control, hygiene and safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices tailored to the client. It also conducts audits for the client, helping them meet the guidelines approved by ISO 22000, GFSI, HACCP, and others.

An in-house team of skilled scientists with decades of experience in food testing is responsible for proactively staying ahead of the latest advancements, trends, and methodologies in the food industry. They incorporate the best operational practices into its operations.

This goldmine of knowledge, in conjunction with its exemplary services is what makes clients repeatedly choose Eurofins EnvironeX as their trusted food testing partner. They can rest assured they receive testing and analysis services that are nothing less than comprehensive, fast, and accurate.