| Sample Type | Test Parameter |
| Dairy products, incl cheese, cream liqueur, powdered dairy produ | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Egg & egg products, incl egg mayonnaise, prepared egg dishes | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Meat & meat products, incl game, offal, white & black puddings | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Fish, shellfish and molluscs | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Fats & oils, incl lard, olive oil, non-dairy spread | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Soups, broths & sauces, incl mayonnaise, apple sauce, salad crea | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Cereal & bakery products, incl pasta, rice, cornflakes | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Fruit and vegetables | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Herbs & spices | Microbiological analysis |
| Non alc# beverages, incl bottled water, soya milk based drinks | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Wine, incl fortified, non fortified | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Alcoholic beverages (other than wine) | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Ices & desserts, inclsorbets, shop bought dessert mixes | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Cocoa & cocoa preparations, coffee & tea, incl herbal fruit teas | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Confectionary, including chocolate | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Nuts & nut products, snacks, incl peanut butter, crisps | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Prepared dishes, incl baby food, all vegetable & cereal based di | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Special nutritional uses, incl diabetic foodstuffs, gluten free | Microbiological Analysis including Pathogens and Indicator organisms. Nutritional Labelling (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Energy, Minerals including Sodium, Nitrates/Nitrite, Cholesterol). Chemical and Compositional Analysis. |
| Additives incl antioxidants, emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickener | FCC (Food Chemical Codex) specifications |
| Others, incl water used as an ingredient | All parameters listed in 98/83/EC – the quality of water intended for human consumption. Full range of Water Quality and Pollution Indices BOD,COD, Suspended Solids |