LABORATORY TESTING
Quality Control
Laboratory Testing
PrerequisiteAlso: micro testing · pathogen testing · Aw test · pH test · compositional analysis
Analytical confirmation of compliance with specifications — pathogen, chemical, Aw, pH, allergen, mycotoxin, nutritional.
Typical Hazards
- BBiologicalFailure to detect pathogen in finished product
- CChemicalFailure to detect chemical contaminant
Typical Controls
- Validated analytical methods (AOAC, ISO, FDA BAM)
- Accredited / qualified lab
- Sampling plan with documented rationale
- Specification limits with corrective-action triggers
Regulatory Citations
5 cross-references across 3 documents