Analytical Service
Complementing our range of innovative diagnostic solutions, Romer Labs provides comprehensive analytical services tailored to meet customers' needs for testing mycotoxins, allergens, GMOs, and species identification. By offering high levels of specialization and expertise, our analytical services are a key part of our exceptional customer service.
To support these services, our accredited laboratories in Austria, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the United States, and China (CMA-certified) are equipped with cutting-edge technology for chromatography, DNA analysis, and immunological analysis.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO 9001 certification and ISO 17025 accreditation, ensuring reliable and accurate results. We participate in official proficiency testing programs regularly to maintain our high standards of accuracy and reliability.
Whether you require accredited laboratory results, additional testing capacities for projects or peak testing times, or prefer to avoid setting up your own testing, Romer Labs is your trusted partner for specific analytical service needs.
Please note that the specific offerings may vary between our different analytical service labs. For detailed information on the services available at each location, please consult the respective lab sections below.
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Romer Labs Laboratories
Mycotoxin Testing Services
Romer Labs Inc. operates an ISO 17025 accredited and ISO 9001 certified service laboratory in Union, MO, offering a broad range of mycotoxin analyses using state-of-the-art technologies like LC-MS/MS and HPLC.
Sampling and turn-around time
Analytical results refer strictly to the submitted sample. The extent to which the sample is representative depends on the sampling procedure, which is of crucial importance. It is recommended to submit at least 500 g of homogenous and finely ground material for mycotoxin analysis.
The maximum turn-around time is 5 working days. Analytical services within 3 days, 1 day or even on the same day are offered at an additional charge.
GMO Testing Services
Romer Labs Inc. operates a service laboratory in Union, MO, offering a broad range of GMO testing services using state-of-the-art technologies.
GMO testing in different feed, food and seed samples is offered using lateral flow technology for specific GMO traits.
Sampling and turn-around time
Analytical results refer strictly to the submitted sample. The extent to which the sample is representative depends on the sampling procedure, which is of crucial importance. For GMO testing in grains, please submit samples of 1 kg if possible. Your Romer Labs representative is happy to consult you on the right sampling procedures.
Our maximum turn-around time is 5 working days. Contact your local Romer Labs representative or laboratory for more information.
Allergen Testing Services
Romer Labs Inc. operates an ISO 17025 accredited and ISO 9001 certified service laboratory in Union, MO, offering fully accredited food allergen testing services in various matrices and finished products by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
Sampling and turn-around time
Analytical results refer strictly to the submitted sample. The extent to which the sample is representative depends on the sampling procedure, which is of crucial importance.
It is recommended to submit samples of at least 25 g.
Maximum turn-around time is 5 working days. Analyses within 1 day or 3 days are offered upon request and for an additional fee.
Allergen Testing Services
Romer Labs UK operates a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory (no. 4400) in Wells, Somerset, and a second UKAS-accredited testing laboratory (no. 4634) in Runcorn, Cheshire. In addition to the UKAS accreditation, our Runcorn laboratory also boasts ISO 9001 certification through TÜV Nord. These accreditations signify our analytical expertise and in-depth knowledge in food allergen testing — elements today's food producers depend on for efficiency, productivity, and compliance. The two Romer Labs UK laboratories rank among the leading providers of specialised food testing services for domestic food manufacturers.
At Romer Labs, food allergen analysis is one of our key capabilities, and we have the recognition to prove it. Our team has proven expertise in the technologies essential to precise testing for food allergens, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), lateral flow devices (LFD), enzymatic assays, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA).
Romer Labs offers testing of food and ingredients, swabs and rinse waters with fast turn-around times that make us an extension of your lab or production facility.
Imagine the convenience and reliability of a full-service lab located in your own facilities. Our lab provides you with analytical services for food allergens that meet the needs of your business. Our normal turn-around time is 10 working days, but if you’re in a rush, we can expedite the process to within 3 days. If you need results right away, we can prioritize your samples with same-day or next-day service.
We make sample submission easy for you. Generally, a minimum of 50g of the sample is required for testing. Analytical results refer strictly to the submitted sample. The extent to which the sample is representative depends on the sampling procedure, which is of crucial importance.
GMO Testing Services
Located in Runcorn, Cheshire, Romer Labs UK operates a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory (no. 4634). In addition, the lab carries an ISO 9001 certification through TÜV Nord. The laboratory has dedicated facilities for GMO testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on animal feed, grains, food, and ingredients.
Sampling and Turn-Around Time
Analytical results refer strictly to the submitted sample. The extent to which the sample is representative depends on the sampling procedure, which is of crucial importance.
For GMO testing in grains, please submit a minimum of 3000 seeds. For other matrices such as animal feed and food, samples of at least 50-100g are required. Your Romer Labs representative will be happy to consult with you on the appropriate sampling procedures.
Our standard turn-around time is 10 working days. Expedited testing within 72 hours or next-day results are available upon request and at an additional charge.
Please contact your local Romer Labs representative or laboratory for more information.
Meat Speciation and Food Authenticity Analysis
Romer Labs offers analytical services for the determination of animal species and food authenticity in its ISO 9001-certified laboratory in the UK. The lab is also recognized as a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory (no. 4634). This determination of animal species and food authenticity is garnering more attention in an increasingly globalized and industrialized production sector.
The laboratory has dedicated facilities for meat speciation and food authenticity analysis, employing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in various foods and food ingredients.
Please submit between 50-100g of the sample. Your Romer Labs representative will be happy to consult with you on the appropriate sampling procedures.
Our standard turn-around time is 10 working days. Expedited testing within 72 hours or next-day results are available upon request and at an additional charge.
Mycotoxin Testing Services
Romer Labs operates an ISO 17025 accredited and ISO 9001 certified service laboratory in Tulln, Austria.
The laboratory offers a broad range of mycotoxin analyses using state-of-the-art technologies like LC-MS/MS. Also available are mycotoxin screening analyses using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
Sampling and turn-around time
Analytical results refer strictly to the submitted sample. The extent to which the sample is representative depends on the sampling procedure which is of crucial importance.
It is recommended to submit at least 1 kg of unground material or 0.5 kg of homogenous and finely ground material for mycotoxin analysis.
Maximum turn-around time is 5 working days. Express analysis with guaranteed next-day results is offered upon request at additional charge, provided that samples arrive the previous day before 10:30 a.m.
Allergen Testing Services
Romer Labs operates an ISO 17025 accredited and ISO 9001 certified service laboratory in Tulln, Austria.
The laboratory offers a broad testing range for a variety of food allergens in various raw materials and finished food samples, as well as rinse waters and environmental swabs using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
Sampling and turn-around time
Analytical results refer strictly to the submitted sample. The extent to which the sample is representative depends on the sampling procedure, which is of crucial importance.
Samples submitted for food allergen analyses should be between 250 and 500 g.
The maximum turn-around time is 3 working days*. Express analysis within 24 hours is offered upon request, at additional charges.
*Maximum turn-around time for lactose is 5 working days.
Mycotoxin Testing Services
Romer Labs operates an ISO 17025 accredited and ISO 9001 certified service laboratory in Singapore, offering a broad range of mycotoxin analyses using state-of-the-art technologies like LC-MS/MS and HPLC. Also available are screening analyses with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
Sampling and turn-around time
Analytical results refer strictly to the submitted sample. The extent to which the sample is representative depends on the sampling procedure which is of crucial importance.
For mycotoxin analysis, it is recommended to submit at least 1 kg of unground material or 0.5 kg of homogenous and finely ground material.
The maximum turn-around time is 6 working days. A quicker analysis with turnaround within 3 days is available at a 50% surcharge.
Allergen Testing Services
Romer Labs Singapore provides enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing of food allergens and gluten in finished food products, rinse waters and environmental swabs.
ELISA testing for five significant food allergens as well as gluten has been ISO 17025-accredited by SAC-SINGLAS. For other analytes, customers can send their samples to our ISO 17025 and ISO 9001-accredited laboratory in the United States or the United Kingdom.
Sampling and Turn-Around Time
Fast turnaround times make Romer Labs Singapore an extension of your lab or production facility.
With Romer Labs Singapore, you can enjoy the convenience and reliability of a full-service lab in your own facilities. We work to meet the needs of your business with quick turnaround times of 5 workdays. We also offer express service in 3 workdays if you need your results even faster.
Analytical results refer strictly to the submitted sample. The extent to which the sample is representative depends on the sampling procedure, which is of crucial importance.
We recommend submitting samples of at least 200 g.
Mycotoxin Testing Services
Romer Labs Analytical Service (Wuxi) Ltd. is a CMA-certified service laboratory located in Wuxi, China.
We specialize in a broad range of mycotoxin analyses using advanced technologies such as LC-MS and HPLC. Our laboratory can test samples for single or multiple mycotoxins simultaneously, providing you with comprehensive results.
Sampling and Turn-Around Time
The quality of the sampling procedure is crucial for the accuracy of the analytical results. For mycotoxin analysis, we recommend submitting at least 500 g of homogenous and finely ground material.
Our regular turn-around time for mycotoxin analysis is 5 working days. However, faster turn-around times are available upon request. Please contact us for more information.