Food Testing Laboratory Services Guide

EMSL Analytical, Inc. (EMSL) is a national network of laboratories located in key cities and regions nationwide and in Canada. Established in 1981, the company has expanded its analytical services and capabilities and now operates in more than fortyfive laboratory locations, all striving for excellence in providing quality laboratory services in a timely and cost-competitive manner. Our diverse staff of over 800 employees includes a wide range of expertise, educational background and capabilities. These dedicated and capable employees follow the lead and standard of care demonstrated by the owner and founder of the company, Dr. Peter Frasca.

Food Microbiology Capabilities

With a network of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited labs across the U.S., EMSL analytical, Inc. offers both routine and non-routine analysis. Services range from standard qualitative and quantitative analyses of food and environmental samples to several specialized projects such as shelf-life tests, challenge studies, and FDA detain analysis.

Listed below are some of the testing we offer.

Pathogen Analysis
Indicator Organisms Testing
Bacterial and Fungal Identification via VITEK-MS

Pathogen Testing

Salmonella
Listeria
E. coli 0157:H7
Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC)
Campylobacter
Additional tests available

Indicator Organism Testing

APC (Aerobic Plate Count)
YM (Yeast/Mold)
Total Coliform/E. coli
Lactic Acid Bacteria
Enterobacteriaceae
Staphylococcus aureus
Additional tests available

Food Chemistry Capabilities

Nutritional Analysis

Mandatory NLEA Analysis
Restaurant Packages
Nutritional Database Approach
Pet Food Packages

Proximate Testing

Moisture/Solids/Loss on Drying
Protein
Fat
Ash (Residue on Ignition)
Carbohydrates by Difference
Calories
Total Dietary Fiber
Crude Fiber
Salt (as NaCl)
Sugar Profile
Alcohol Content

Wet Chemistry

Titratable Acidity
Rancidity of Fats
Peroxide Value
Free Fatty Acids
TBA (Thiobarbituric Acid)

Organic Acids (HPLC)

Vitamins and Minerals Testing

Nutritional Minerals
Heavy Metals and Lead
Trace Minerals
Vitamins A, C, and D

Color Analysis

Hunter L.a.b.
ICUMSA
Lovibond

Contaminant Identification

Foreign Materials Identification
Multi-residue Pesticide Analysis
Artificial Colors by HPLC
Mycotoxins (Aflatoxin, Ochratoxin, Deoxynivalenol, Zearalenone, etc.)
Allergens (by ELISA): Egg, Milk, Soy, Casein, Shellfish, Gluten/Gliadin, Peanut, Treenuts, Sesame as well as many others

Other Capabilities include

Shelf Life studies
Challenge studies
FDA Detain

EMSL Analytical, Inc. participates in various proficiency testing programs. Our online system lets you track your samples and invoices.

Industries Served

Meat
Snack Foods
Seafood
Dietary Products
Dairy
Food Supplements
Nutraceutical Products
Private Label
Nuts and Almonds
Antmicrobials
Baked Goods
Personal Care Products
Beverage
Restaurants
Grains and Cereals
Hospitality and Retail
Canned and Frozen Foods
Pet Foods
Prepared Foods
Farm Animal Feed

EMSL Food Testing Laboratories

New Jersey – Cinnaminson (Corporate)
200 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
(800) 220-3675, c@emsl.com

Florida – Orlando
3303 Parkway Center Court, Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 599-5887, orlandolab@emsl.com

Florida – Tampa
5406 Hoover Blvd, Ste 21, Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 280-8752, tampalab@emsl.com

Indiana – Indianapolis
6340 CastlePlace Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 803-2997, indianapolislab@emsl.com

Missouri – St. Louis
100 Green Park Industrial Court, St. Louis, MO 63123
(314) 577-0150, saintlouislab@emsl.com

North Carolina – Raleigh
2500 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 600, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 465-3900, raleighlab@emsl.com

Texas – Houston
5950 Fairbanks North Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77040
(866) 318-3920, houstonlab@emsl.com

For additional information on laboratory services, laboratory locations, sample submittal, and much more, visit www.foodtestinglab.com or call
Northeast: (800) 220-3675
Southeast: (888) 958-8170
West and Midwest: (877) 435-5227

Food Testing Laboratory Services Guide