Aprofood offers a wide range of independent laboratory testing and inspection services to analyze regulatory compliance and quality of fish and seafood. We provide comprehensive product solutions to help minimize risks across the entire supply chain, giving you peace of mind.
Why Test Fish and Seafood?
Currently, fish and seafood have become one of the most traded food commodities. These products are often already dead or slaughtered on fishing vessels, and even when refrigerated, they remain highly perishable. Additionally, farmed fish and seafood are particularly vulnerable to biological contamination, antibiotic and other veterinary drug residues, as well as intentional adulteration. Fatty fish species (e.g., salmon and mackerel) and filter-feeding shellfish (such as shrimp and mussels) require special attention in seafood testing due to their higher bioaccumulation potential for various contaminants. In summary, quality control is paramount in the seafood industry, serving as a critical factor in ensuring food safety, protecting consumer health, and facilitating international trade.
Our Service
Aprofood specializes in advanced testing services for fish and seafood. Leveraging cutting-edge analytical techniques and methods compliant with international food safety standards, we support the detection of key risk factors that impact product quality. Our solutions are designed to mitigate risks at every stage, from raw material sourcing to final product distribution.
Categories We Can Test
- Freshwater fish and saltwater fish (salmon, tilapia, cod, carp)
- Shellfish (oysters, mussels, clams, scallops, squid, octopus)
- Crustaceans (shrimp, prawns, lobster, crab)
- Mollusks (squid, octopus, cuttlefish)
- Smoked and cured seafood (smoked salmon, salted fish, dried shrimp)
- Processed seafood products (seafood mixes, sushi ingredients, canned fish)
- Deep-sea fish (tuna, swordfish)
- Frozen seafood (individually packaged shrimp, frozen fish fillets, whole frozen seafood)
- Dried and fermented seafood (fish sauce, dried anchovies, seafood salted plums)
- Specialty seafood products (sea urchin, jellyfish, algae products)
Test Items
Heavy metals (cadmium, mercury and lead), dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), dioxins & furans, mineral oil components, antibiotic and other veterinary drug residues, ethoxyquin and other pesticide residues, mycotoxins, microplastics.
Microbial detection of indicator microorganisms (E. coli, total plate count, aerobic and anaerobic bioburden) and pathogens including Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococci, Shigella.
Accurate identification of allergen proteins (such as tropomyosin, arginine kinase) in common allergenic aquatic products like shrimp, crab, shellfish, and cross-contamination allergens that may occur during processing.
Quality Parameters
Precise determination of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN) to evaluate protein decomposition degree and freshness, detection of histamine content to monitor biogenic amine risks during improper storage or processing of fish.
High-throughput sequencing, isotope analysis, DNA analysis for fish and seafood species identification, revealing illegal substitution (such as low-value fish posing as high-value species) and adulteration behaviors.
Aprofood is dedicated to providing customized food testing solutions. With years of comprehensive expertise in analytical testing, our team delivers fast and accurate results. To learn more about our fish and seafood testing services or to request a quote for other food testing solutions, please contact us today for technical consultation and tailored testing plans.
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