Eurofins Food Testing UK offers accredited vitamin testing to help manufacturers, retailers, and brand owners verify nutrition labelling, meet regulatory requirements, and ensure product quality. Our Eurofins network of laboratories use advanced analytical techniques to accurately quantify both fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins in a wide range of food and beverage products.
What are vitamins?
Vitamins are essential micronutrients required for normal metabolism, growth, and health. They are classified into two groups
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Fat-soluble vitamins, such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are stored in body fat and the liver
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Water-soluble vitamins, such as Vitamin C and the B-complex group, which are not stored in large amounts and must be consumed regularly
Why test for vitamins?
- Ensure nutrition labelling is accurate and compliant with UK and EU food law
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Support health and nutrition claims for fortified foods and supplements
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Monitor stability of vitamins through product shelf life
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Verify product quality and consistency in manufacturing
Regulatory alignment: All methods are developed to reflect current UK and EU standards and industry best practice.
Vitamin testing capabilities
Our network of Eurofins laboratories offers a full portfolio of vitamin analyses, including
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Fat-soluble vitamins: A (retinol and beta-carotene), D2, D3, E (tocopherols), K1, K2
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Water-soluble vitamins: C (ascorbic acid), B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, Biotin (B7/B8), B9 (folate), B12 (cobalamin)
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Analytical results represent the total vitamin content in raw materials and finished products; they include both fortified and naturally occurring sources and cannot differentiate between them
Methods and instrumentation
We use advanced methods such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), and Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC–MS/MS), ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and traceability.
Advantages of using Eurofins for vitamin testing
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Comprehensive vitamin analysis covering both fat- and water-soluble vitamins
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Accredited methods with high sensitivity and specificity
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Support for both routine monitoring and new product development
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Expert interpretation and clear, actionable reports
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Access to Eurofins’ global laboratory network for additional nutritional testing needs
Contact us
Contact Eurofins Food Testing UK to access our full range of nutrient testing services by submitting and enquiry or calling +44 (0)845 604 6740.
