Lab Details

State Laboratory
Backweston, Young’s Cross
Celbridge
Co. Kildare W23VW2C
Republic of Ireland

Telephone: 00353 (0)1 5057000
FAX: 00353 (0)1 5057320
FAX: 00353 (0)1 5057320
Email: ita.kinahan@statelab.ie
No. of Food Safety Staff 40
Contact Mrs. Ita Kinahan
Accredited By INAB
Type of Food Safety Work Chemical analysis and advisory service to Government departments and offices

Details of Food Testing / Research Carried Out

Sample Type Test Parameter
Dairy products, incl cheese, cream liqueur, powdered dairy produAflatoxin M1, Fat, Moisture, Sugar, Protein content
Meat & meat products, incl game, offal, white & black puddingsGrowth promoting hormones, Nonsteroidal Inflamatory Drugs, Fat, Protein, Moisture Content
Cereal & bakery products, incl pasta, rice, cornflakesMycotoxins, GMOs, Sugar, Starch, Fat and Protein content
Fruit and vegetablesNitrates, Erwinia amylovora, Clavibacter michiganensis subsp sepedonicus, Ralstonia solanacearum
Wine, incl fortified, non fortifiedAlcohol Content, GC profiles, Congenors, Sulphur dioxide
Alcoholic beverages (other than wine)Alcohol Content, GC profiles, Congenors, Sulphur dioxide
Ices & desserts, inclsorbets, shop bought dessert mixesSugar, Starch
Confectionary, including chocolateSugar, Starch
Environmental, incl factory hygiene, hygiene swabs, contact platBlood lead by AA, Mercury in Urine by AA, Solvents by GC
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