Launched in 2019, i2 FAST (Food Analysis & Safety Testing) is a scientifically founded and led food testing laboratory to provide pesticides, microbiology, contaminants and nutritional , mycotoxin and allergen testing for the food and allied industries.
Scientifically Led. Scientifically Built.
Through many years of experience working with senior managers from within the food analysis sector our founder scientists have established an enviable reputation for knowledge, testing and service delivery in key areas of food testing.
Commercially aware and respected within the food testing industry, our scientists offer balanced advice on testing routes to implement the most effective and relevant testing programs.
Located in Hemel Hempstead, UK; and Ruda Slaska, Poland; the layout of the laboratories and their functionality have been designed using innovative thinking for effective and efficient sample processing to exacting standards, incorporating a comfortable and aesthetic working environment.
Hosting the most advanced testing technologies, i2 FAST becomes a key player for providing analytical services to the food testing industry in UK and Poland.
Microbiology
i2 FAST provides a comprehensive testing service which includes:
A wide range of food spoilage organisms
Key pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria and E.coli O157
Full shelf life management
Pesticides
A unique pesticide screen with over 600 actives has been developed and validated for various food types in accordance to the SANTE guidelines. To ensure customer confidence, the screen complies with both UK and EU surveillance programmes.
Nutrition
We offer extensive nutritional analysis and testing to ensure customers are compliant with food labelling legislation.
Allergens
Through the granting of accreditation, and work already undertaken via our flexible scope, we are able to immediately offer the following on Foods, Swabs and Rinse Waters.
Gluten (R5 Mendez) – UKAS
Casein – UKAS (FS)
Beta Lactoglobulin – UKAS (FS)
Egg – UKAS (FS)
Mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by moulds during either the growth and/or storage of approximately 25% of the worlds food crops
At i2 FAST we can offer mycotoxin testing services to include:
Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 (and total)
Ochratoxin A
FFA%
PV meq/kg
Moisture % in nuts and seeds
Moisture % in dried fruit and high sugar products
With UKAS accredited tests for a range of products and in accordance with the internationally recognised standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Mycotoxin Laboratory naturally compliments the group of services offered at i2 FAST.
For additional information visit the i2 FAST website; www.i2FAST.com
