Meat testing by Eurofins
Meat testing has gained new interest after horse meat issues received intense scrutiny in 2013, so it is imperative that you test your meat to verify that it is safe and authentic. Consumers want to be assured that the foods that they eat have been thoroughly tested.
Our testing services
Eurofins' global network of high-respected, state-of-the-art laboratories and Competence Centres offer a complete range of analytical services. Our services include testing or detection of meat species, veterinary drugs, organic and inorganic contaminants, organic residues, general microbes and pathogenic germs.
We also offer chemical and physical testing, histologic analysis, geographical origin confirmation and Eurofins TAG™, a traceabilty system that can trace meat back to the individual animal.
Relevant products
- Beef
- Pork
- Lamb
- Goat
- Horse
- Turkey
- Duck
- Chicken
Why Eurofins?
Eurofins provides an international laboratory network for analytical quality control of meat (e.g. horsemeat in beef), fish and other animal products. Eurofins was the first laboratory able to support customers worldwide with ISO 17025 accredited animal species testing and veterinary drug analysis, including phenylbutazone.
Questions?
Please contact our experts in your country for more information about meat testing.
From farm - to fork
Eurofins TAG™ - DNA Based Meat Traceability
BBC News Coverage
BBC interview with Dr Bert Popping at our laboratory in Hamburg.