Food testing is a mandatory step to evaluate the safety and quality level of a product before launching it on the market. This activity helps determine microbiological, chemical, heavy metal, and additive parameters to ensure that food fully complies with the standards of the Ministry of Health and Vietnamese law.
At VNTEST, the entire testing process is carried out using modern equipment, delivering fast, accurate, and legally valuable results for businesses. Contact us now!
What is Food Safety Testing?
According to the regulations of the Law on Food Safety No. 55/2010/QH12, food testing is an analytical and evaluative activity aimed at verifying the safety level of food, food additives, processing aids, food contact packaging, etc., against technical standards and national technical regulations.
At VNTEST, the entire testing process is performed using modern equipment systems, ensuring accurate and reliable results for businesses.
Why Do Businesses Need Food Testing at VNTEST?
2.1. Full Compliance with Legal Regulations
Testing is a mandatory requirement when a business wishes to declare, circulate, or distribute products on the market. VNTEST assists businesses in identifying the correct required parameters for each product group, helping comply with the regulations of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
2.2. Protecting Consumer Health
Microbiological, chemical, heavy metal, pesticide residue, and other parameters are thoroughly analyzed at VNTEST, helping detect potential hazards and ensuring absolute product safety before market release.
2.3. Comprehensive Quality Control
VNTEST helps businesses evaluate quality from raw materials and semi-finished products to the final product. Strict control at each stage reduces risks, optimizes processes, and improves product quality.
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Product Categories Requiring Testing at VNTEST
According to VNTEST expert analysis, the following product groups must undergo testing:
Ready-to-eat Food
- Confectionery
- Canned food
- Milk and dairy products
- Processed meat
Beverages
- Wine, beer
- Tea, coffee
- Soft drinks
Nutritional Food – Health Supplements / Functional Food
Cereals – Flour – Starch – Instant Noodles
Spices – Sauces – Food Additives
Frozen Food – Seafood – Agricultural Products
Packaging – Utensils in Direct Contact with Food
Including:
- Plastic packaging
- Plastic wrap
- Food containers
- PET bottles
- Stainless steel, aluminum, etc.
All are analyzed according to current standards such as QCVN, TCVN, Codex, etc.
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Food Testing Process at VNTEST
- Receive requests & consult on suitable testing parameters
- Conduct sampling or receive samples
- Analyze samples in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
- Verify and cross-check results against current technical standards
- Issue results & provide post-testing action guidance
The process is standardized to shorten turnaround times while ensuring absolute accuracy.
Below is the table of standard food testing parameters according to QCVN:
Table 1: Microbiological Testing Parameters According to QCVN
No. | Parameter | Unit | QCVN Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Total aerobic count | CFU/g | ≤ 1×10⁵ | Depends on food type |
2 | Coliform | MPN/g | ≤ 100 | Processed food |
3 | E.coli | MPN/g | ≤ 10 | Fresh/raw food |
4 | Salmonella | CFU/25g | Not detected | Mandatory testing |
5 | Staphylococcus aureus | CFU/g | ≤ 10³ | Processed food |
6 | Clostridium perfringens | CFU/g | ≤ 10² | Preserved food |
Table 2: Chemical Testing Parameters According to QCVN
No. | Parameter | Unit | QCVN Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lead (Pb) | mg/kg | ≤ 1 | Processed food |
2 | Cadmium (Cd) | mg/kg | ≤ 0.1 | Depends on food type |
3 | Mercury (Hg) | mg/kg | ≤ 0.05 | Fish, seafood |
4 | Arsenic (As) | mg/kg | ≤ 0.5 | Rice, cereals |
5 | Pesticides | mg/kg | ≤ MRL per QCVN | Pesticide residue |
6 | Preservatives (Sulfite, Benzoate...) | mg/kg | ≤ Permitted QCVN | Permitted additives |
Table 3: Sensory and Nutritional Parameters According to QCVN
No. | Parameter | Unit | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Moisture content | % | Depends on food type | Dry food |
2 | Protein | % | Depends on food type | Label verification |
3 | Fat | % | Depends on food type | Nutritional control |
4 | Carbohydrate | % | Depends on food type | Energy label verification |
5 | Odor/Flavor | – | Must be characteristic | Sensory evaluation |
6 | Color | – | Must be natural | No banned colorants |
💡 Note:
- The above table synthesizes common parameters under QCVN 8-1:2011/BYT, QCVN 8-2:2011/BYT, QCVN 8-3:2011/BYT...
- Each product category (milk, confectionery, seafood, soft drinks...) has its own specific limit parameters; VNTEST will advise on the appropriate testing parameters upon sampling.
WHERE TO GET FOOD TESTED WITH TOP REPUTATION AND AFFORDABILITY?
This is certainly a concern and hesitation for many clients. VNTEST guarantees peace of mind with market-leading credibility and testing capabilities:
- Top reputable testing unit, appointed by line ministries.
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory, ensuring the accuracy and legal validity of results.
- Modern equipment, cutting-edge analytical technology.
- Team of technicians – experienced experts in the field of food testing.
- Free parameter consultation, supporting businesses from A to Z.
- Fast result turnaround time, flexible based on requirements.
Accreditation certificate confirming that the Testing Laboratory of the VNTEST Institute for Testing and Quality Assessment is fully capable of performing testing activities for customers, issued by the Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Our team of testing specialists is intensively trained and highly experienced, working professionally and standing alongside consumers and manufacturers to minimize risks and protect client interests.
Modern, advanced testing equipment system, 100% imported.
Most importantly, VnTest is an experienced unit in declaring canned food products, with a specialized team dedicated to handling complex application files to prevent filings from being rejected.
