Food allergen laboratory analysis & testing

We provide accurate, reliable and rapid food allergen analysis and gluten free testing to safeguard consumers and your business.

 

Testing for the presence of food allergens across your business is critical for many reasons. It helps you protect and inform consumers. It ensures you’re fully compliant with food allergen labelling requirements. And it enables you to verify and strengthen control measures in your allergen management plan. Whether you’re validating a free-from claim, checking for cross contamination or updating your allergen control plan, you can rely on our expertise in food allergen laboratory testing and allergen management

 

Our team works with food manufacturers, retailers, ingredient suppliers and food service operators across the world to support regulatory compliance and food safety with trusted testing, training and expert consultancy. Interested in finding out more?  Take a virtual tour below of our state of the art allergen testing laboratory. 

 

Allergen testing you can rely on

At RSSL, we provide UKAS-accredited testing that’s accurate, fast and competitively priced, backed by decades of experience and a team of leading allergen experts. Using validated ELISA and PCR techniques, we test for all 14 allergens requiring mandatory labelling under UK and EU Food Information Regulations including: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Nuts, Soya, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Sesame, Celery, Mustard, Lupin, Sulphur Dioxide. We can also test for additional emerging allergens such as pine nuts, chestnuts and kiwi on request.

 

 

Our allergen testing services can help you:

 

  • Detect unintentional allergens in ingredients, finished products and environmental swabs
  • Substantiate free-from and gluten claims
  • Ensure compliance with food allergen labelling and food information regulations
  • Support cleaning validation studies and target a risk based approach
  • Inform allergen risk assessment strategies
  • Monitor the impact of operational change
  • Enhance allergen management plans

 

 

 

 

Looking for an Allergen testing partner you can trust?

 

To help you get started, we’re offering a free 20-minute consultation with one of our industry-leading allergen experts. Contact us today to discuss your allergen testing needs, request a tailored quote and claim your free 20-minute allergen consultation.

Frequently asked questions

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    We offer food allergen testing for a comprehensive range of allergens including: Cereals containing gluten, Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Nuts, Soya, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Sesame, Celery, Mustard, Lupin, Sulphur Dioxide. We can also test for emerging allergens such as pine nuts, chestnuts and kiwi on request.

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    We use UKAS accredited testing methods including:

    • ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) for quantitative allergen detection
    • PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) for DNA based allergen screening in complex matrices

     

    All methods are selected based on matrix type, sensitivity requirements and regulatory compliance.  Our methods are backed by robust validation and science.

     

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    We offer a range of flexible turnaround options:  

    • ELISA tests, we offer  2, 5 and 10 days.
    • PCR tests, we offer standard 10-day 

     

    We can offer faster allergen testing turnarounds as well as urgent testing, please contact us to discuss your needs. 

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    Yes! RSSL offers comprehensive support, including risk analysis, cleaning validation testing, and expert consulting. Our team can review your documents, provide interactive training on-site and online, and offer tailored advice for specific situations. Please contact us to discuss your needs. 

     

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    Yes, RSSL can help! Contact us before sending samples, and we can offer expert advice to determine the best analysis for your specific needs.

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