What is a food testing laboratory?

A food testing laboratory analyzes food and feed samples to ensure they meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Tests may include chemical composition, microbiological safety, and contaminant detection.

Why is food and feed testing important?

Food and feed testing ensures products are safe for consumption and comply with national and international regulations. It helps prevent contamination, recalls, and health risks.

How can I test my food for contamination?

You can send your food samples to an accredited laboratory like NofaLab. We conduct analyses for bacteria, heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants to verify food safety.

Is NofaLab an accredited testing laboratory?

Yes. NofaLab is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) under ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ensuring all analyses meet international quality standards.

Where is NofaLab located?

NofaLab is located in Schiedam, near Rotterdam, Netherlands, and provides testing services throughout Europe.

How do I submit a sample for testing?

You can contact NofaLab through the website’s contact form or by phone to arrange sample submission. Our team will guide you on packaging, documentation, and turnaround time.

What types of products can be tested at NofaLab?

We test a wide range of food, feed, water, and environmental samples for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

About NofaLab

NofaLab is a sampling and testing laboratory based in Schiedam, Rotterdam, specialized in the field of food, feed and environmental safety.

We offer an extensive range of analytical methods for food & feed with one of the fastest turnaround time in the world. Our team comprises of qualified and highly experienced chemists whose professionalism has already attracted a broad portfolio of international customers. We are ideally located at Schiedam in the port of Rotterdam to serve our customers at the principal gateway to Europe.

NofaLab was the first laboratory in the Netherlands that was able to analyze Dioxins and Dioxin-like PCB's in accordance with EU directive 152/2009/EC. As a market leader, we analyze approximately 10,000 dioxin samples a year, including PCBs.

NofaLab offers specific tests to control the purity, safety and authenticity of a wide range of elements and compounds, including:

List of Elements and Compounds Analysed

Mycotoxins
Pesticides
Illegal dyes
Heavy metals
Organic contaminants (PAHs, PCBs, VOCs)
3-MCPD esters
Mineral oil
Micro-organisms (pathogenic)
FFA, moisture and volatile matter, impurities

Peroxide value
Iodine value
Fatty acid composition (Omega 3-6)
Mono, Di, Triglyceride
Tocopherols
GMO
Allergens
Biofuels

Why Choose NofaLab?

Wide portfolio of reliable analytical methods
Excellent turnaround time
Complete spectrum of research techniques in-house and in one location
High sample throughput
Renowned reputation

Accreditations

NofaLab is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-L440 accredited laboratory and takes part in international proficiency tests.

Request an Analysis

To learn more about NofaLab and our testing and sampling services, or to request an analysis, please contact us.