Allergen testing

Whether you're a start-up or a global corporation: accurate and legally compliant allergen labelling is essential for all food manufacturers. Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories support you with precise analytics, expert consultancy and extensive experience to help you minimise risks, meet regulatory requirements and strengthen consumer trust.

Key services

  • Detection of the 14 major allergens (e.g. gluten, milk, egg, peanut, soya, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin, molluscs, …)
  • A variety of methods: ELISA, PCR, and commercially available rapid tests, depending on matrix and objective
  • Testing of various sample types: raw materials, finished products, rinsing solutions, and swabs 
  • Matrix-validated methods, including for complex food products 
  • Fast turnaround times and personalised consultancy

Additional services

  • Allergen management consultancy aligned with legal requirements
  • VITAL On-site VITAL® online training available in French, English or German for implementation of precautionary allergen labelling based on the VITAL® programme. Service is supplied by a trainer officially endorsed by Allergen Bureau. 
  • Labelling advice, e.g. for “gluten-free” claims
  • Webinars & training: up-to-date knowledge on allergens, risks, thresholds, contamination routes and more

Your Competence Centres for allergens

Eurofins Analytik GmbH in Hamburg (DE) and Eurofins Biologie Moléculaire France in Nantes (FR) are Competence Centres for allergen analysis within the global Eurofins network. Our clients benefit from

  • Over 20 years of experience in food analysis
  • Specialised teams of scientists and food technologists, including a dedicated R&D department for continuous method development and validation
  • Accredited methods in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018
  • As part of the international Eurofins network, we offer access to one of the world’s largest laboratory networks, with local service and global expertise.

Legal bases and guidelines

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Would you like to find out more about our testing solutions, or do you need individual analytical support? Contact us today to get in touch with our experts.

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