SGS : Introducing SGS’s Food & Agriculture Lab In South Korea
March 31, 2017 at 06:32 am EDT
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SGS's new, state-of-the-art, laboratory in South Korea sets a new benchmark for food testing and agricultural services in Korea, and continues the growth SGS has already achieved in the local market.
Established: 2016
Employees: 77
Laboratories: 1
Laboratory space: 2,340 m
Location: Uiwang City, near Seoul
Services
The laboratory offers the full-range of food and agricultural testing facilities:
Food chemical testing, including tests for: nutrition, vitamins, preservatives and sugars
Food contaminant testing for: pesticide residues, heavy metals, animal drug residues, melamine, histamine, mycotoxins and PAHs
Microbiological and DNA testing: microbiological limit test including microorganisms identification, allergens, GMOs, norovirus and antibiotics effectiveness
In addition to testing, the facility also offers a comprehensive suite of services, including:
Supplier and hygiene audits
Training
Standard operating procedures (SOP) development
Food label reviews
Inspections for agricultural, food and fishery products
Accreditations
Accredited to the ISO 17025 standard, this laboratory has also been accredited as an official food laboratory by the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service has authorised it as an agricultural product testing laboratory. Furthermore, the National Institute of Environmental Research has designated the facility a norovirus testing laboratory.
Products Covered
This new facility is staffed and equipped to deliver tests across a broad range of food categories, including:
Beverages
Bottled water
Confectionery and chocolate
Dairy
Fruit and vegetables
Grains and cereals
Herbs and spices
Meat, poultry and seafood
Oils and fats
Pastry
Processed, canned and frozen foods
Tea and coffee
Experience And Expertise
With extensive experience and expertise in the agriculture and food sector, the team at Uiwang City are highly trained to deliver a full range of accurate and effective food testing and analysis services, with fast turnaround times and competitive pricing.
For further information, please contact SGS Korea:
Stephen Min
Food Team Manager
SGS Korea
Agriculture, Food & Life
t: +82 31 460 8121
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