TESTING PEPPER AND SPICES
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
The pepper and spice industry in Vietnam is gradually establishing its position in the global value chain and remains a leader in black pepper exports worldwide. According to experts, there is still significant untapped potential in this sector. Pepper and spice production and export businesses should leverage domestic advantages and expand their market presence to enhance the value of these commodities. Alongside the competitive market landscape, food safety and hygiene pose significant challenges for enterprises, drawing increasing attention from consumers. With the globalization of the pepper and spice market and the trend toward product diversification, staying up-to-date with regulations and standards becomes increasingly complex for producers, processors, exporters, and importers.
Failing to understand and respect consumer needs and legal requirements not only jeopardizes food safety but also impacts the reputation of companies and the entire production sector.
WHAT IS PEPPER AND SPICES LAB TESTING?
Lab Testing is an objective evaluation of your pepper and spice products against international testing protocols and standards. Testing determines whether products are safe and meet consumer expectations and is a factor for evaluating the quality of goods throughout the supply chain.
OUR APPROACH
At BVAQ, we provides customized testing service with an emphasis on analyzing food safety risks for various types of pepper and spices. Additionally, we support quality management, brand policies, and compliance with food regulations in your target markets. Starting from understanding the needs of businesses, BVAQ Vietnam provides testing services throughout the supply chain for pepper and spices. Our team of experienced analytical experts and state-of-the-art equipment ensures quality assessment.
OUR SERVICES
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL TEST
- Physical testing: Sensory, color, taste, foreign matter, density,...
- Heavy metal: Pb, As, Cd, Hg, Zn, Fe, Cu, Ni…and minerals (Na, K, Ca,…)
- Quality control: Moisture, piperine, volatile oil, Acid insoluble Ash, peroxide value, FFA, nutrition facts
- Food allergens (SO2, peanut, cashew nut, almond, other tree nut protein, …)
- Contaminant residues: Benzo (a) pyrene, PAHs, PFAS, Phthalates, …
AGRICULTURAL PESICIDE RESIDUE
- Pesticide screening (1000+ compounds)
- Fosetyl, Fosetyl – Aluminum, Phosphonic acid
- Fumigation residues: Hydrogen Phosphide (PH3), Bromide (Br-), Methyl Bromide
MYCOTOXIN AND PATHOGEN
- Mycotoxin: Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, Ochratoxin A
- Pathogen: Salmonella, E.coli O157, Listeria, Coliforms, Yeast and Mold,…
VALIDATION
- The kill-validation on heat treatment equipments such as steam sterilizer, dryer, blanching, ...
SHELF LIFE TESTING
- Our lab offers shelf-life testing of food products to help manufacturers comply with statutory or commercial requirements by verifying that products display the appropriate “use by” and/or “best before” date(s).
TESTING BENEFITS
- Assist businesses in complying with current food regulations.
- Help customers effectively manage the quality of Pepper and spices.
- Help your company be proactive in purchasing suitable raw materials for your production plan and create great advantages for your company.
- Reduce the risks for your company of product recalls and open many opportunities to conquer the domestic market as well as export markets.
WHY CHOOSE BVAQ TESTING SERVICES?
- Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments to comply with food safety regulations in various markets.
- BVAQ's laboratory is accredited for ISO 17025 Lab Testing (covered accreditation scope available on demand).
- Offer an accurate testing process and the shortest turnaround time to help reduce testing time to optimize time for raw material procurement or export goods.
- BVAQ Vietnam offers Customer support in comprehensive and structured ways KAM/BD with solid support from the Customer Service Specialist Technical Support, BVAQ has a pool of experienced technical specialists to support customer needs in the testing scope to cater to customer needs and expectations.
- One Quality Management System (QMS), lab information management system (LIM’s)
- Originating from a strategic joint venture between Bureau Veritas – a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) with more than 190 years and Assure Quality – a New Zealand’s premier food assurance business, BVAQ Vietnam can sustain our competitive advantage and elevate market positioning as a pioneer in food laboratory testing.