SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories tests agricultural products to verify compliance with various standards to ensure the safety and quality of your products. Our comprehensive testing services include all types of grains and seeds, seed oils, plants, plant extracts and vitamins, as well as Trichinella testing for meat products.
Pesticide and Herbicide Residues
Organic growers need to provide verification that their products or raw materials are free of pesticides and herbicides. We can test for a wide range of herbicides and pesticides including:
- Phenoxy Herbicide Group
- Organo-Chlorine Group
- Neutral Herbicides Group
- Pesticides/Organo-Phosphorus Group
- Soil Sterilants
- Carbamate Pesticide Group
Contact us for pricing and to start testing.
Radioactivity Tests for Export
Many European countries have guidelines for radioactive isotopes in agricultural products. We provide reliable testing for a wide range of isotopes including:
- Cadmium109
- Cerium144
- Cesium134
- Iodine131
- Manganese54
- Ruthenium103
- Tin113
Other radioactivity tests include gross alpha, gross beta and gamma spectroscopy.
Contact us for sample requirements and pricing.
Trace Metals Tests for Export
Many countries have limits for trace metals in agricultural products. We test for a broad range of trace metals. Our ICP-MS scan includes:
Ag, Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, U, V, Zn
Contact us for testing information and pricing.
Trichinella Testing
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) mandates that all pork and horse meat destined for exportation is tested for Trichinella. SRC is the only CFIA-approved Trichinella testing laboratory in Western Canada and delivers accurate results with quick turnaround for licensed operators.
Trichinella are parasitic roundworms responsible for causing trichinosis (also known as trichinellosis) through the consumption of raw or undercooked infected pork or horse meat. Most infections in animal species go undiagnosed. Trichinellosis is classified as a reportable disease under Canada's Health of Animals Act.
Artisanal pork products not prepared by conventional methods must be tested as well for Trichinella species prior to their sale in Canada. Consequently, post-slaughter testing of individual pork and horse carcasses is required to ensure food safety and meet export certification standards.
- Detection of Trichinella in meat is achieved through acidic pepsin digestion followed by identification via microscopy
- Fast turnaround time (within 24 hours)
- Volume discount available
- Direct contact with lab supervisors and experts
- Technical experts with 60+ years of experience
- Comprehensive quality control and quality assurance program
Ensure food safety and meet CFIA standards with our fast, reliable Trichinella testing. Contact us for testing information.
Environmental Analysis and Testing
Midge-tolerant Wheat Refuge Testing
