Allergen Testing

Allergen testing services support food safety management by covering finished product analysis and cross-contact monitoring within food manufacturing environments. Testing is performed using internationally recognised analytical methods appropriate to the sample type and intended purpose.

Services cover both finished food products and Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP) to verify the effectiveness of allergen control measures and compliance with labelling requirements.

Laboratory technician using a pipette for scientific analysis with testing equipment in the background.

Laboratory-Based Allergen Testing (Confirmatory & Quantitative Analysis)

Suitable for finished products, rinse water, and environmental swab samples. Recommended for confirmatory testing and quantitative analysis.

Testing is performed using internationally recognised methods such as:

  • ELISA
  • Real-time PCR
  • HPLC (where applicable)
  • AOAC-recognised methods
Allergens Covered (Comprehensive List)
  • Almond
  • Hazelnut
  • Peanut
  • Egg protein
  • Vibrio species
  • Milk
  • Casein
  • β-Lactoglobulin
  • Soy protein
  • Fish
  • Crustaceans
  • Gluten
  • Gliadin
  • Celery
  • Sesame
  • Mustard
  • Sulfite
  • Histamine
  • Coconut

Allergen Rapid Screening Service (Laboratory Readout Service)

Preliminary screening for cross-contact monitoring in production environments.

Service Process
  • Customer collects samples following defined guidelines
  • Samples or test devices are submitted to the laboratory
  • Laboratory performs result interpretation and issues official test reports

Suitable for:

  • Cross-contact monitoring
  • Routine production line surveillance

Allergens Covered

  • Casein
  • Almond
  • Peanut
  • Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Sesame

Lateral Flow Allergen Test Kits - Invitek

On-site rapid screening using lateral flow immunoassay technology, allowing immediate visual interpretation at the production site. Suitable for:

  • In-plant allergen monitoring
  • Risk control at critical control points
  • Immediate screening before product release

For detailed technical information on Invitek lateral flow test kits, please visit us: https://www.invitek.com/en

Allergens Covered

  • casein
  • Almond
  • Peanut
  • Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Sesame