Preservatives and addititives
Accurate Analysis for Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance
Food preservatives and additives play an essential role in maintaining product safety, extending shelf life, improving stability, and delivering consistent sensory characteristics. Accurate analytical testing helps manufacturers verify ingredient concentrations, demonstrate NZ regulatory compliance, validate product specifications, and maintain consumer confidence.
Our laboratory provides comprehensive testing services for a wide range of food preservatives and additives (in particular meat products and dried fruits) using validated analytical methods and modern instrumentation. We support food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, importers, exporters, retailers, and regulatory agencies with reliable, scientifically defensible results.
Why Test Food Preservatives and Additives?
Routine testing helps manufacturers to:
- Verify declared preservative and additive levels
- Confirm compliance with national and international food regulations
- Validate formulation consistency and manufacturing processes
- Detect undeclared or prohibited additives
- Support product development and reformulation
- Meet customer, retailer, and export market requirements
- Investigate quality concerns or regulatory enquiries
Partner with Our Experts
Whether you require routine quality control, regulatory compliance testing, or specialised analytical support, our experienced scientific team delivers accurate, timely, and dependable results. We work closely with clients to select appropriate test methods, interpret analytical findings, and provide data that supports informed manufacturing and quality decisions.
Download the preservatives and additives sample submission form here.
We also provide full nutritional profile testing for New Zealand food packaging label requirements. To find out more about our food testing services, or to request a quote, please contact us.