As food safety regulations become increasingly stringent, the need for accurate detection of emerging contaminants such as cereulide has never been greater.
Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus. Once formed, it can remain in food and infant nutrition products even after processing, cooking, or reheating.
This hidden toxin can survive processing and evade conventional bacterial testing, posing a serious risk to infant and food safety while increasing the potential for recalls, regulatory scrutiny and damage to brand reputation.
Several food recall incidents across global markets have brought increased attention to cereulide contamination and its potential food safety implications. These events underscore the importance of sensitive analytical testing and accredited laboratory methods to detect risks that may not be identified through conventional bacterial testing alone.
Why choose us?
To address this challenge, we utilize advanced tandem quadrupole LC-MS/MS technology for highly sensitive and reliable cereulide detection. This high-resolution analytical platform enables precise quantification at very low concentrations, supporting robust food safety investigations and quality assurance programs.
As an ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 18465 accredited laboratory, we deliver reliable cereulide testing backed by internationally recognized standards.
We use advanced LC-MS/MS and RT-PCR technology to provide:
- Accurate cereulide detection and quantification
- Ultra-trace level analysis in complex food matrices
- Reliable, accredited results for food safety decisions
- Support for quality assurance, investigations and regulatory compliance
Our cereulide testing workflow includes controlled sample receipt, matrix-specific extraction and cleanup, advanced LC-MS/MS analysis, and rigorous quality assurance review before accredited reporting. This comprehensive approach delivers accurate, defensible results that help food manufacturers strengthen compliance, protect consumers and maintain confidence in their products and brands.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
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