The regulations of various countries usually set the highest standards for the quality control of infant food. Aprofood's infant food testing service includes analyzing the safety and nutritional content of the products, ensuring that infant products meet regulatory and developmental requirements.
Why Test Baby Food?
Given the special nutritional needs of infants and their susceptibility to food contamination and spoilage-related hazards, the quality and safety of infant food are the focus of supervision by global parents and public health authorities. Infant formula milk and infant food must comply with strict regulations set by official regulatory agencies to ensure that their supply chain and finished products do not contain harmful chemicals and pathogens. California AB 899 requires infant food manufacturers to conduct monthly tests for lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury on the finished products. Manufacturers must publicly disclose these test results on their websites, and usually include QR codes linking to the data on the labels.
Our Service
Aprofood is dedicated to ensuring the absolute safety and nutritional value of infant food. Relying on advanced international testing technologies and strict quality management systems, we guarantee that each batch of infant food complies with the regulations of major global markets, providing consumers with a reliable basis for choosing infant food.
Categories We Can Test
- Formulated Milk Powders: For infant formula milk powder for children aged 0-36 months (including milk-based, soy-based, and hydrolyzed protein formulas), as well as special medical-purpose formula milk powder (such as for premature infants, lactose intolerance, and allergic individuals).
- Ready-to-Eat Baby Food: Ready-to-eat complementary foods for infants over 6 months old, such as rice flour, biscuits, rice puree, fruit puree, vegetable puree, meat puree, and canned baby snacks, etc.
- Frozen Baby Food: Frozen meat, frozen vegetables and other short-shelf-life frozen products.
Test Items
Testing of the eight core nutrients (calories, protein, carbohydrates, fats, sugars, saturated fats, fiber, and sodium).
Protein Quality
Determination of protein quality in formula milk using methods such as Kjeldahl nitrogen analysis and nitrogen isotope ratio analysis.
Essential Fatty Acids
Detection of essential fatty acids (e.g., DHA and ARA) crucial for brain development and vision using gas chromatography (GC) or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Verification of proper fortification levels of minerals (e.g., iron, calcium) and vitamins (e.g., A, D, E).
Lactose Content
Enzymatic determination of lactose to ensure compliance with regulatory limits and safety for lactose-intolerant infants.
HMOs
Testing for HMOs in fortified infant formula, supporting label claims for infant nutrition products.
Detection of spoilage microorganisms, pathogens (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria), and their toxins.
Testing for residues in plastic-coated caps, plastic packaging, or bottles, including plasticizers (phthalates), epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO), and bisphenol A (BPA).
DAccelerated stability testing to determine optimal storage conditions and establish the safe duration for maintaining quality and nutritional integrity.
Identification and quantification of allergenic components to provide accurate allergen declarations and meet food safety requirements.
Precise qualitative and quantitative detection of exogenous GMO elements (e.g., CaMV 35S promoter, NOS terminator, and sequences specific to common GMO crops).
Enzyme Activity Analysis
Assessment of enzyme activity (e.g., lipase, protease, lactase) to evaluate freshness, quality, and spoilage risks in infant foods.
Testing for pesticide residues, heavy metals, nitrates, and mycotoxins.
Aprofood is committed to delivering the most comprehensive food testing services. Whether your products require nutritional analysis, microbiological testing, or potential contaminant analysis, we can provide customized testing solutions to ensure reliable results that meet your specific needs. If you'd like to learn more about our comprehensive food testing services, please contact us today for further details.
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