Food Safety Testing & Analysis

Food testing laboratories conduct microbiological, nutritional, and chemical testing for food safety, labeling, and compliance.

With food safety regulations strict and testing mandated, labs generate revenue of $250,000-$850,000 with 50-70% margins.

The business requires food microbiology lab, analytical equipment, FDA and USDA compliance, food science staff, and accreditations.

Services include microbiological testing (pathogens, shelf life), nutritional analysis for labels, allergen testing, chemical residue testing (pesticides), water quality for food facilities, and HACCP and food safety consulting.

Revenue through per-sample testing fees.

Success factors include food microbiology and chemistry expertise, FDA compliant laboratory facility, accredited testing methods, understanding food regulations and labeling, and serving food manufacturers and restaurants.

Marketing focuses on food manufacturers, restaurants, farms, and food entrepreneurs.

With food safety critical and testing mandatory in 2025, food testing offers analytical opportunities serving food industry with regulatory compliance and equipment as barriers.