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Nutritional Information Panels

Nutritional information panels

Accurate Nutritional Analysis for Food Labelling and Regulatory Compliance

Accurate nutritional information is essential for food manufacturers, retailers, importers, and exporters to meet regulatory requirements, support product development, and provide consumers with reliable product information. Laboratory-based nutritional analysis ensures that nutrition panels accurately reflect the composition of food products and comply with NZ food standards.

Our laboratory provides comprehensive nutritional information testing for a wide range of food and beverage products using validated analytical methods and advanced instrumentation. We deliver precise, scientifically defensible results to support nutrition labelling, quality assurance, product development, and regulatory compliance.

Why Conduct Nutritional Testing?

Nutritional analysis helps businesses to:

  • Generate accurate Nutrition Information Panels (NIPs)
  • Meet NZ and international food labelling regulations
  • Verify product specifications and claims
  • Support new product development and reformulation
  • Monitor manufacturing consistency
  • Validate supplier and ingredient specifications
  • Support export certification and market access
  • Maintain consumer confidence through accurate product information

Awanui Scientific carries out full nutritional testing profiles to meet the minimum requirements for food package labelling. If required, the Certificate of Analysis will include a breakdown of components per 100g and per serving size. We work with a range of food product manufacturers within New Zealand and we’re happy to advise you about various options for nutrition labelling and testing.

Food Products We Test

We analyse nutritional composition across a diverse range of products, including:

  • Dairy products
  • Meat and poultry
  • Seafood
  • Bakery products
  • Cereals and grains
  • Snack foods
  • Confectionery
  • Beverages
  • Sauces and condiments
  • Ready meals
  • Plant-based foods
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Infant and specialised nutrition products
  • Pet food and animal feed ingredients

Quality Assurance

Our laboratory operates under stringent quality assurance procedures, employing validated analytical methods, calibrated instrumentation, quality control samples, and experienced scientific staff to ensure accurate and reproducible results.

Partner with Our Experts

Whether you require nutritional testing for product development, regulatory compliance, routine quality control, or export certification, our laboratory provides dependable analytical services tailored to your needs. Our experienced scientists deliver high-quality nutritional data that supports informed decision-making, accurate food labelling, and compliance with industry standards.Download the nutritional information sample submission form here.

Awanui Scientific can also provide preservatives and additives testing for food products to ensure requirements for New Zealand food regulations are met.

To find out more about our nutritional information testing services, or to request a quote, please contact us.