{"id":846,"date":"2025-09-11T14:44:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/?page_id=846"},"modified":"2025-12-03T05:18:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T05:18:59","slug":"food-safety-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/it\/services\/by-capability\/agrifood-services\/food-safety-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Agrifood Technology specialises in a variety of&nbsp;food safety&nbsp;testing options, including&nbsp;pesticide residue, heavy metals, mycotoxin, allergen and microbiological testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a farmer, a baker or another kind of food manufacturer, we can help determine if your products meet Australia\u2019s&nbsp;food safety&nbsp;regulations. With&nbsp; four locations, we provide services to growers and manufacturers across the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mixed-Foods-AR-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mixed-Foods-AR-23.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mixed-Foods-AR-23-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mixed-Foods-AR-23-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mixed-Foods-AR-23-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mixed-Foods-AR-23-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Mould-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Mould-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Mould-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Mould-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Mould-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Mould.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Importance of Food Safety Testing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, all manufacturers and growers must ensure that their food products do not exceed the maximum allowed amount of contaminants, whether chemical or natural (for example, pesticides, heavy metals or microbiological pathogens). The Food Standards Code also requires allergens to be clearly labelled on products so that consumers can make safe food choices. To ensure that your products meet these regulatory requirements, it\u2019s important to have your produce and food products tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agrifood Technology offers a range of&nbsp;food safety&nbsp;tests to ensure that your products adhere to regulatory systems and compliance requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-carousel is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key testing capabilities include<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider-outer carousel-slider-outer-image-carousel carousel-slider-outer-2216\" style=\"--carousel-slider-nav-color:rgb(30,115,190);--carousel-slider-active-nav-color:rgb(40,155,255);--carousel-slider-arrow-size:48px;--carousel-slider-bullet-size:10px\">\n<div id=\"&#039;id-2216\" class=\"carousel-slider carousel-slider-2216 arrows-visibility-always dots-visibility-never arrows-outside dots-center dots-circle owl-carousel\" data-slide-type=\"image-carousel\" data-owl-settings='{\"nav\":true,\"dots\":false,\"slideBy\":1,\"stagePadding\":30,\"margin\":10,\"loop\":false,\"lazyLoad\":false,\"autoplay\":false,\"autoplayTimeout\":5000,\"autoplaySpeed\":500,\"autoplayHoverPause\":false,\"autoWidth\":true,\"responsive\":{\"300\":{\"items\":1},\"576\":{\"items\":2},\"768\":{\"items\":2},\"1024\":{\"items\":3},\"1280\":{\"items\":4},\"1536\":{\"items\":5}}}'>\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/it\/services\/by-capability\/agrifood-services\/food-safety-testing\/pesticide-testing\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pesticide-Spraying-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pesticide-Spraying-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pesticide-Spraying-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pesticide-Spraying-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pesticide-Spraying-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pesticide-Spraying-1.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Pesticide Residue Testing<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">Pesticide residue testing detects any trace amounts of pesticides found in fresh produce after harvesting and processing. FSANZ have set MRLs to ensure pesticide residues in food are below the permission limits.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/it\/services\/by-capability\/agrifood-services\/food-safety-testing\/heavy-metal-testing\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Heavy-Metal-Testing-300x137.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Heavy-Metal-Testing-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Heavy-Metal-Testing-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Heavy-Metal-Testing-18x8.png 18w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Heavy-Metal-Testing.png 796w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Heavy Metal Testing<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">Heavy metals testing is also a critical part of food safety management and helps manufacturers comply with strict regulations, protect consumer confidence and prevents costly food recalls.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/it\/services\/by-capability\/agrifood-services\/food-safety-testing\/mycotoxin-testing\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Local-Health-Micro-4-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Local-Health-Micro-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Local-Health-Micro-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Local-Health-Micro-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Local-Health-Micro-4.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Analisi delle micotossine<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">Mycotoxins are chemicals produced by the growth of moulds and fungi on agricultural crops and a variety of food and livestock feed products, due to poor harvesting conditions and\/or improper storage.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/it\/services\/by-capability\/agrifood-services\/food-safety-testing\/allergen-testing\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Allergens-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Allergens-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Allergens-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Allergens-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Allergens-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/agrifood.swim.net.au\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Food-Allergens-1.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Test sugli allergeni<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">Allergen labelling is crucial for protecting individuals with food allergies by allowing them to avoid potentially life-threatening reactions.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><!-- .carousel-slider-2216 -->\n<\/div><!-- .carousel-slider-outer-2216 -->\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex 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