What’s New at Microchem? Microchem Lab can now offer Multi-residue pesticide analysis on Avocados as well as Phosphonic acid and Fosetyl – Al analysis as a target ana
Microchem has a team of Hygiene Inspectors that are able to assist with sampling and basic training at your facility to ensure that the key elements of food hygiene are adh
Food producers should increase their focus on maintaining product quality and safety amidst the current Coronavirus pandemic. One way of maintaining a strong immune system
Microchem Lab performs Nutritional Laboratory Testing, analysing a wide range of product types for the purpose of generating the nutritional labelling information and for t
As a result of the ever-evolving Covid-19 pandemic, the maintenance of hygienic conditions within food manufacturing facilities are essential in protecting both personnel h
The last few weeks has been unprecedented, with the developments around the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that is exponentially changing how we live and work and has a gr
On Sunday 15th March, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a National State of Disaster to enable the government to introduce measures to fight the spread of COVID-19 within
We find ourselves facing a challenge unparalleled in our history. I want to assure you that we are monitoring the ongoing developments related to COVID-19 (Novel Coronaviru
Microchem Lab Services (Pty) Ltd is offering a 10% discount on all Listeria monocytogenes testing until the end of February. Listeria monocytogenes is an opportunistic food
Dear Customer At Microchem Lab Services (Pty) Ltd, we are committed to providing quality services to our customers, and we are continually reviewing ways to improve our ser
Microchem Lab Services (Pty) Ltd is offering a 10% discount on all Salmonella testing until the end of February. Salmonella is one of the most frequently isolated pathogens
Dear Valued Client As 2019 draws to an end the Microchem Team would like to take the time to thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We would also like to
MICROCHEM’S PESTICIDE DIVISION NOW OFFERS AN EXTENDED SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION Microchem is now SANAS Accredited to perform Multi-Residue Pesticide Analysis on the following
Dear Customer Please find below our key point summary regarding our insights into 2,4-D during the 2018 citrus season. WHAT IS 2,4-D? 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid)
Listeria monocytogenes is an opportunistic foodborne pathogen that can survive within a wide range of conditions found within the food processing environment. Its most nota
Dear Valued Client As 2018 draws to an end the Microchem Team would like to take the time to thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We will be closed on
What is Listeria monocytogenes? Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium found widespread in the environment. It is commonly present in sites within the manufact
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. T
In recent months the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has received reports of a distinct increase in the number of Listeria monocytogenes pathological is
Dear Valued Client It is that time of the year again as 2017 comes to an end. The Microchem team would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and thank you for your va
At Microchem Lab Services (Pty) Ltd, we are committed to providing quality services to our customers, and we are continually reviewing ways to improve all of our service of
In first world countries, outbreaks of food-poisoning are reported and trended. Strict testing requirements are enforced to ensure consumer safety. Food products found to b
It is that time of the year again as 2016 comes to an end. The Microchem team would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and thank you for your valued support during
Microbiological Criteria There are three types of microbiological criteria applied to testing: Standards Guidelines Specifications Standards- A microbiological standard is
Definitions: Quantitative analysis Analysis where a microbial count is determined Qualitative analysis Analysis where the presense or absence of an organism is determined C
Microchem offers a “one stop” solution to meet your local and export requirements. Multi-residue pesticide analyses Ethephon analyses Dithiocarbamates analyses Heavy Metal
Microchem now offers pesticide residue analyses to South African fresh fruit export markets. We provide a high-quality, professional service, with quick result turnaround t
At Microchem Lab Services (Pty) Ltd, we are committed to providing quality services to our customers and we are continually reviewing ways to improve all of our service off
In response to developments in nutritional labelling requirements, Microchem has extended its scope of service to include the analysis of sugar alcohols (polyols), and has
Chemical analysis of extra virgin olive oil has proven to be fundamental indicators of sensory, quality, predictor of perishability, and authenticity of olive oils. Using t