Baby Food Testing Services

Testing for Life is Our Mission.

Eurofins is testing for life.

At Eurofins US Food, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality testing for products meant for the world’s most vulnerable consumers. As a leading provider of food testing and consulting services, we play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of the food industry, with a particular focus on protecting the most at-risk populations.

With our state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated team of experts, we provide comprehensive laboratory testing services to baby food companies and co-manufacturers. Our comprehensive range of testing services are designed to guarantee the quality, safety, and nutritional accuracy of baby food products, while meeting established regulations and industry standards. 

Protect Your Customers and Brand

At Eurofins, we value the importance of babies and children’s health and how critical it is to have safe and healthy products to support their growing bodies. Leveraging our vast experience in the food industry, along with the highest quality methods and processes, we provide confidence in your test results and help protect your brand. We offer testing solutions to confirm nutritional content, verify product safety, and consulting services.

Let us help you find your solution

Nutritional Analysis

Macronutrient testing including protein, fats, sugars, and other NLEA claims
Micronutrient testing including fat soluble and water soluble vitamin analysis and mineral analysis
Multiple different fiber analyses including soluble and insoluble dietary fiber fractions and other non-digestible oligosaccharide testing options

Contaminant Testing

Precise detection and quantification of pesticides and herbicides including compounds listed in Regulation (EU) 2016/127 and Directive 2006/125/EC
Mycotoxin screening including aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, zearalenone, T2 and HT-2Toxins and more
BPA
Patulin
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Dioxins

Heavy Metal Analysis

Analysis meeting regulatory guidelines of AB899 specifically for the toxic elements arsenic, mercury, cadmium, and lead
Inorganic As speciation
Nickel, aluminum, tin, and others

Microbiological Safety

Enumeration of microorganisms including to AACC methodology for cereal based products
Rapid identification of pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella and Listeria
Clostridium testing for suspected C. botulinum cases
Yeast and mold count

Allergen Testing

Identification and quantification of allergens ensuring allergen-free formulations.

Dairy allergens including breakdown to casein and whey
Gluten
Soy
Peanut
Tree nuts and more

Physical Properties

Viscosity measurement and sensory evaluation for texture and consumer satisfaction
Color Analysis: To confirm that the color is consistent and doesn’t indicate spoilage or contamination

Product Development

Concept: Identifying brand differentiators and testing concepts for product positioning
Formulation: Developing and optimizing formulas to meet nutritional requirements and ensure stability
Product Development: Prototype development, scale-up support, and alignment with industry trends
Line Extensions: Exploring new product forms and ensuring brand continuity

Investigative Analysis

Basic microscopy work for foreign matter and filth testing
Advanced investigative work including FTIR, SEM-EDXA, Raman and others
Packaging review: Failures and changes to packaging surfaces, coatings, and adhesive
Spoilage: Investigate root cause of spoiled products and customer complaints
Product Changes: review new ingredient vendors or sources, off flavors and off odors, and foreign materials in products
Migration testing