Basic analysis for start-ups

Nurtitional, microbiological, shelf-life & microbial stability :

The following services fulfil the most basic testing requirements for you products.

Nutritional analysis Required to assess nutritional values of product; Energy Values, Protein, Carbohydrate (of which sugars), Fat (of which saturates, mono and polyunsaturates), Sodium, Dietary Fibre. £120.00 per sample (£141.00 including VAT)
Nutritional analysis (pet food) Required to assess nutritional values of pet food product; Protein, Fat, Ash and Crude Fibre £35.00 per sample (£41.13 including VAT)
Microbiological analysis Required to assess microbiological safety of product; Total count, Coliforms, E coli, Staph aureus, Mould and Yeast, Salmonella and Listeria. £30.00 per sample (£35.25 including VAT)
Shelf life Required to assess shelf life of product; Product stored as required / needed. Microbiological is Analysis (As in 3) is repeated at middle and end of anticipated shelf life. This enables confirmation of microbiological safety throughout shelf life. £90.00 per sample (£105.75 including VAT)
Microbial activity Required to assess microbial stability of product; Dry ambient products microbial stability (Water Activity) Cost £35.00 per sample (£41.13 including VAT)
Ambient sauce microbial stability & safety (CIMSCEE Test) Required to assess microbial stability of product; Total Solids, Salt, Sugar, Volatile Acid, pH £40.00 per sample (£47.00 including VAT)

Useful information:

• Simply order online and we'll email you a sample submission form with full instructions on how to submit your product sample for analysis.
• Turnaround is 12 - 14 working days. (Shelf-life analysis is longer).
• Discounts available for multiple samples and/or contract analysis.