SGS Opens Accredited Food Testing Laboratory in US

20 Feb 2014 --- SGS has invested in a new ISO 17025 accredited Food Laboratory in Fairfield, New Jersey to meet growing demand for food testing services.

Set within SGS' existing Consumer Products Laboratory, this state-of-the-art facility delivers the critical support services required from a laboratory partner: access to technical experts and the latest microbiological and analytical equipment, friendly customer service, rapid turn-around times that reduce time to market and sample pick-up. Plus, clients gain access to SGS' global testing, audit and certification services, and integrated IT solutions.

"Food safety issues are never far from the headlines, increasing demand for food testing," said Michael Zhu, VP Food North America. "SGS' investment establishes reliable third party testing facilities in New Jersey, providing the northeast region with easy access to fast, efficient, reliable food safety services."

Located just 30 miles west from New York City, this facility provides regional access to the Northeast's large ports and refrigerated storage facilities. SGS now offers a comprehensive range of food testing services to manufacturers located in several nearby markets, including the East Coast Seafood industry, as well as Northeast and Mid-Atlantic meat and dairy processors, importers and growers.

SGS provides critical, time sensitive analysis to major grocery, retail, restaurant, hospitality and food service organizations serving major hubs. For national and global operations, SGS leverages its global network to provide complete supply chain and risk management services.

Special Technical Services and Consulting are available upon request, including, but not limited to, Environmental Monitoring, Retail Hygiene Monitoring, FSMA and Regulatory Consulting, Shelf Life Analysis, Challenge Testing, National Brand Equivalent Testing, Food Label Review and Training.