Microchem Lab Services (Pty) Ltd is an independent, SANAS accredited testing laboratory. We are an authoritative provider of a comprehensive range of chemical and microbiological analyses and related services to the food and non-food industries.
Our laboratory is equipped with the latest technology and operates under stringent quality standards, ensuring accurate and reliable results. Our staff are highly skilled and knowledgeable and provide a fast, friendly and efficient service.
Lab Service
Our objective is to provide a comprehensive range of analyses for the food related industries under one roof. We continuously add new methods and tests as the market evolves and new client needs are identified.
Consulting
Our specialists provide consultation on the assessments and advise on environmental hygiene management programmes, interpretation of analytical results and advice on nutritional analyses, as well as assistance with pathogen management in production facilities.
Analyses
Microchem offers a comprehensive range of chemical, nutritional, elemental, vitamin, pesticide MRL, routine food microbiological, food pathogen analyses.
For more information about our range of analyses follow the link below.
Listeria species and Listeria monocytogenes – Key Point Summary
What is Listeria monocytogenes? Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium found widespread in the environment. It is commonly present in sites within the manufacturing en
Listeria: Niches and Control Strategies
The significance of the foodborne disease listeriosis is well known as it accounts for 0.02% of all foodborne illness and 28% of deaths resulting from foodborne illness. The curre
Listeria monocytogenes – South African Outbreak
In recent months the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has received reports of a distinct increase in the number of Listeria monocytogenes pathological isolations