PRODUCT TESTING

Garrett Laboratories is a full-service laboratory offering a comprehensive regimen of analytical and biological testing for the food, dairy, water, beverage and personal care industries. Our goal is to work with each of our clients to provide a personal safety program that meets the highest standards and requirements for each governing agency.

Garrett Laboratories’ testing services are professional, accurate and efficient. We are known for the personalized service we provide to our customers, our quick turnaround times and complete confidentiality of all test results…results that will only be shared with the designated personnel at each business we service. We will assist you in shipping your samples to us, or provide sample pick up service as required.

Do you have your own
internal testing facility?

We provide quality control checks on in-house laboratories to confirm results and provide peace of mind for busy quality control teams. We can also train your staff on specific lab tests and equipment in your facility.

FOOD

In a world where food plays a central role in our daily lives, ensuring the safety and quality of what we consume has never been more critical. Every item on our plates must meet stringent food safety and quality standards to protect our health and well-being. From farm to table, protocols are in place to monitor, test, and verify that ingredients are not only safe but also of the highest quality.

    • AEROBIC PLATE COUNT

    • AFLATOXIN TESTING

    • E. COLI

    • E. COLI 0157:H7

    • STAPH AUREUS

    • YEAST/MOLD

    • LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES

    • ENTEROBACTERIACEAE

    • SALMONELLA

    • WATER ACTIVITY

    • PH

    • WATER PHASE SALT

    • ALMOND

    • CASHEW/PISTACHIO

    • EGG

    • GLUTEN (WHEAT)

    • MACADAMIA

    • MILK

    • PEANUT

    • PECAN

    • SOY

    • STORE THE PRODUCT IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT FOR A SET PERIOD, THEN TEST IT TO ENSURE IT MEETS CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS.

    • AMBIENT OR REFRIGERATED AT CONSISTENTLY SET TEMPERATURES TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PRESERVATION AND QUALITY OF THE STORED ITEMS.

    • CONVERT YOUR RECIPE/FORMULA INTO AN FDA APPROVED NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

    • GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

      • FAT

      • FIBER

      • MOISTURE

      • PROTEIN

Dairy

Dairy products require a series of tests to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards. Testing of finished product, raw milk, eggs, yogurt, cheese and ice cream play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and safety of dairy products throughout the supply chain…from dairy farms to processing plants, we provide comprehensive and consistent customer care.

    • COLIFORMS

    • SPC

    • PATHOGENS

    • FAT PERCENTAGE (BABCOCK METHOD)

    • SOLIDS PERCENTAGE

    • SHELF-LIFE EVALUATIONS

      • FRESH

      • FIVE-DAY HOLD AT 45 DEGREES

    • EMPTY CONTAINERS/BAGS RINSE, SWAB COUNTS PER FDA 2400 SERIES

    • STANDARD PLATE COUNT

    • COLIFORMS

    • SOMATIC CELL COUNT (SCC)

    • ANTIBIOTICS (DELVO)

    • LAB PASTEURIZATION

    • PRELIMINARY INCUBATION (P.I.)

    • FAT PERCENTAGE (BABCOCK METHOD)

    • PROTEINS

    • SOLIDS PERCENTAGE

    • STANDARD PLATE COUNT

    • COLIFORMS/E. COLI

    • STAPH AUREUS

    • ENTEROBACTERIACEAE

    • SALMONELLA

    • YEAST/MOLD

    • FAT PERCENTAGE (BABCOCK METHOD)

PERSONAL CARE

Our comprehensive testing services for perfumes, soaps, lotions, cosmetics, and packaging materials ensure that your products meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy. Utilizing advanced methodologies and technology, we rigorously evaluate each component, identifying potential allergens, stability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

    • AEROBIC PLATE COUNT

    • YEAST/MOLD

    • USP SECTION 61