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LaboratoriesMost of the analytical work we undertake consists of the general analysis of animal feeding stuffs of both vegetable and animal origin, and food and food ingredients for human consumption. General analysisAnimal feeding stuffsThe determination of nutritional data including moisture, oil, protein, fibre, starch content etc. All of the major analytical methods used for these determinations are covered by our UKAS scope of accredited methods. For further details see the Animal feeding stuffs page. Food AnalysisQuality control and the establishment of nutritional data including dietary fibre, saturated and unsaturated fats, mineral contents and energy values for labelling purposes. All of the major analytical methods used for these determinations are covered by our scope of accredited methods. For further details see the food analysis page.
Cereals & GrainsAnalysis of cereals, grains, seeds and pulses. For further details see the Cereals & Grains page. Fertilizer analysisQuantitative determination of constituents as required by EEC and UK fertilizer regulations. For further details see the Fertilizer analysis page. Oil seeds, oils, fats and waxesChemical and physical examination to establish nature, quality and compliance with standard specifications. Many samples are tested using FOSFA contractual methods. Essential oils are analysed according to the requirements of British Standards (BS) and Food Chemical Codex (FCC) specifications. For further details see the Oil seeds, oils and fats and waxes pages. Crude drugs, pharmaceuticals, gums and food additivesTests carried out according to British, European and United States Pharmacopoeias. For further details see the Crude drugs and pharmaceuticals page. Specialised analysisAs well as our main analytical laboratories we have the following specialist sections. MicrobiologyInvestigation for the presence of pathogenic organisms, yeast, moulds, the determination of total viable counts and examination for microbiological organisms generally. For further details see the Microbiology page. MicroscopyExamination for the presence of adulterants, infestation and establishment of identity and composition, e.g. of compound finished feeds. For further details see the Microscopy page. MycotoxinsExamination of food and feeding stuffs for the presence of aflatoxin and related metabolites. For further details see the Mycotoxins page. Damaged cargoesSalamon & Seaber have many years of experience in undertaking comprehensive examinations of samples to help establish the cause of damage to, or contamination of, cargoes. For further details see the Damaged cargoes page. | ||||
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