Food analysis
Analytical controls, consultancy, and food safety support throughout the supply chain, from raw materials to finished products.
Analytical controls for the food sector
GEO LAB performs analyses on raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products, identifying the most significant parameters for each matrix in relation to the product, the process, and the control objectives.
Activities include chemical and microbiological analyses, surface and work environment inspections, checks on water used in production processes, and specific determinations for different types of food.
The laboratory also works on animal feed, olive oil, and seed oil, and conducts analyses to determine nutritional values, detect residues, and check for any contaminants.
Analysis and controls
Analytical requirements vary depending on the product, the processing stage, and the production context. Therefore, controls are defined on a case-by-case basis, selecting the truly useful determinations.
Raw materials
Chemical and microbiological analyses of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products to assess their characteristics, quality, and conformity.
Food Microbiology
Research and determination of the main microbiological parameters useful for the hygienic-sanitary evaluation of food.
Surfaces and environments
Microbiological tests on surfaces, utensils, equipment, and production environments to verify the effectiveness of the hygiene procedures adopted.
Nutritional values
Determination of the parameters necessary for preparing the nutritional declaration of food products.
Residues and contaminants
Research on pesticides, residues, and other substances of interest for product safety and compliance.
Shelf life
Shelf-life studies aimed at evaluating the evolution of the product over time and defining its commercial life.
Supply chain under control
Food safety does not depend only on the finished product, but on all the conditions that characterize the production process.
Raw materials, processing, equipment, environments, storage, and packaging can all impact final quality. Therefore, controls can be extended to the various production stages, based on the company and product characteristics.
Laboratory activities are complemented by consulting services dedicated to managing self-monitoring, company hygiene, labeling, and marketing-related compliance.
HACCP and self-control
Preparation and updating of HACCP self-monitoring plans, and support in managing the required documentation.
Food hygiene and safety
Verification of cleaning and sanitization procedures, inspections of surfaces and equipment, and support for staff training.
Labelling and nutritional values
Support in preparing and verifying label information, including nutritional information.
Market and export
Food product testing to verify product compliance for marketing in Italy and abroad, including the US market.
Your partner for your Environmental analyses
Every production reality has different characteristics, just as the control needs are different.
GEO LAB defines analytical activities and consulting services based on the product, process, and company objectives, offering a technical reference for both individual checks and more complex control plans.