Food

At Lab Works EA our Food Division is a leading provider of testing, inspection, auditing and consulting services to the food (and related) industry.  We are able to provide high quality solutions across a wide range of services, products and locations. We employ qualified and experienced food industry professionals, have state-of-the-art facilities, and access to technologies to add value to our customer’s food quality and food safety programs.

Our food business has the experience and expertise to support a variety of industries, including;

The range of product categories we are able to service includes;

Our food business is here to add value to our customers through the provision of high quality, timely and value for money services.

We offer a full spectrum of food testing and food analysis services including:

Please refer to the current schedule/scope of accreditation for the current list of accredited tests/matrices, for the specific location. The scope/schedule is available from the relevant laboratory, or may be downloaded from the relevant Accreditation Body website.

A. Microbiology

Lab Works East Africa conducts thousands of tests each week covering a wide range of microorganisms. We test processed foods and ingredients, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, water, air and effluent. We also have the technical capability to test and identify all typical food microorganisms using both traditional and rapid test methods, including DuPont BAX system, GDS Biocontrol PCR systems, and VIDAS platforms, just to name a few.

B. Pesticide Residues and Heavy Metals

Metals Kenya has an enviable reputation for clean, green food, and the regulation and monitoring of pesticide use assures that this reputation is well deserved. Lab Works East Africa is recognized as a leading supplier of residue testing services by regulators, and is involved in testing products as part of the Kenya Government’s National Residue Survey. Our experienced Chemists conduct thousands of tests per week, and Lab Works East Africa is continuing to develop and validate methods for an increasing list of chemical compounds. We also develop testing to suit the requirements of individual organisations.

C. Routine Chemical Analysis

Lab Works East Africa has the capability to complete a wide range of tests using traditional and rapid methods that assist in monitoring and maintaining quality assurance.

D. Mycotoxin Analysis

Mycotoxins are chemical compounds produced by mould and fungi on crops including grains, nuts, and a number of food and animal feed products. They are extremely toxic, and their presence poses a serious health risk. Lab Works East Africa has the capability to test for the below toxins.

E. Consumer Survey

Lab Works East Africa is committed to continuous improvement. To help us achieve this, we want to hear your experience of our service and ideas for how we can better meet your needs. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and help us shape our service to you. Take the survey.

F. Accreditation

Lab Works East Africa – where quality is a given At Lab Works East Africa, we aim to be the very best by following exacting quality standards that enable us to deliver accurate, reliable results to our customers. We operate in accordance with applicable national and international standards. Where appropriate, our laboratory comply with ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard against which the competence of testing and calibration laboratories is assessed. In addition, we hold EN 45011 (ISO/IEC Guide 65) and ISO/IEC 17020 for the certification and inspection services we provide.

H. Food Contaminants

Food contaminants are controlled under Eu food safety legislation. We have an extensive suite of full analytical screening solutions specialising in testing for and identifying the levels of mycotoxins, contaminants resulting from  food processing and illegal use of food addictives.

K. Food Testing