Are Your Food Products Truly Safe? Understanding Beyond Microbial Testing

Ensuring food safety is not limited to microbial analysis. Chemical testing is crucial for compliance with the rigorous safety standards set by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada. Below are the key tests every manufacturer should consider:

1. Pesticide Residue Analysis: Essential for fruits, vegetables, and grains, this test ensures pesticide residues are within safe Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). More on pesticide safety at Health Canada.

2. Heavy Metals Testing: Identifies harmful levels of metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can accumulate through environmental contamination. Learn more about this at CFIAs Food Safety page.

3. Toxins Analysis: Regular monitoring of natural toxins, such as mycotoxins from molds or biotoxins in seafood, is critical to manage health risks. Details on toxin analysis can be found on the CFIAs chemistry and microbiology page.

4. Food Additives and Contact Substances Testing: Ensures that additives and substances in food packaging do not leach harmful chemicals. Guidance on food packaging requirements is available at Health Canadas website.

Compliance and Monitoring

CFIA and Health Canada enforce safety through targeted and random testing of domestic and imported products. Non-compliance may trigger recalls, legal actions, or public health notices. More on compliance can be explored at CFIAs Food Safety page.

Contact PBR Laboratories

For services including heavy metals, food additives, and toxins analysis, contact PBR Laboratories. Discover how we ensure your food products meet the highest safety standards. Visit us at www.pbr.ca.

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