Seafood is one of the most diverse and valuable food categories, but it can also present unique challenges when it comes to safety, quality, and authenticity.
At Eurofins Food Testing UK, we provide a comprehensive range of testing services to support seafood businesses; from processors and importers to retailers and foodservice operators. Our laboratories deliver essential chemistry and microbiology testing to help you ensure safety, freshness, and compliance.
Specialist seafood testing services
Alongside our broad portfolio of food microbiological, contaminants, and residues testing, we provide specialist seafood testing and consultancy services, including
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Seafood authenticity testing: Mislabelled or substituted fish species remain a significant risk in the global supply chain. Using DNA-based methods, our teams accurately confirm species identity, helping you protect your brand, your customers, and your reputation
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TVB-N testing: Measuring Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen provides a reliable indicator of seafood freshness and spoilage. This analysis is widely used across the seafood industry to support quality assurance and protect consumer safety
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Shelf-life testing: By combining microbiological, chemical, and sensory analysis, our experts help you establish realistic shelf-life expectations for seafood products, supporting compliance and reducing waste
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Histamine testing: Certain fish species such as tuna, mackerel, and sardines are prone to histamine build-up if not handled or stored correctly. High histamine levels can cause foodborne illness and are tightly regulated. We offer UKAS no. 2622 accredited histamine testing to support compliance, shelf-life validation, and consumer safety assurance.
Find out more below about our fish species identification testing, TVB-N and histamine seafood freshness testing, and shelf-life testing, and how we can support your seafood business.
Contact us via our enquiry form or call +44 (0) 845 604 6740.
