Food & Product Testing

Protecting consumers and meeting compliance standards.

Our microbiological testing identifies harmful pathogens and spoilage organisms to safeguard your brand's reputation and ensure full regulatory compliance.

SMT LABS provide an extensive range of methodologies, such as:

Typical Enumeration Tests

  • Total Plate Count

  • Coliforms

  • Escherichia coli

  • Enterobacteriaceae

  • Mesophilic Lactic Acid Bacteria

  • Faecal Coliforms (Unaccredited)

Pathogens

  • Salmonella species

  • Listeria monocytogenes (Detection & Enumeration)

  • Listeria species (Detection & Enumeration)

  • Staphylococcus aureus

  • Escherichia coli O157

  • Campylobacter species (Detection & Enumeration)

  • Bacillus cereus

  • Shigella species Detection (Cape Town only)

  • Cronobacter species Detection (Cape Town only)

  • Vibrio species Detection (Cape Town only)

Quality & Spoilage

  • Yeast and Mould

  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  • Pseudomonas species

  • Alicyclobacillus species (Detection & Enumeration, Cape Town only)

Why Choose SMT LABS?

Industry-Leading Speed

Results in as little as 3 days for positive release, consistently beating average turnaround times.

Trusted Accreditation

SANAS and DoA approved, ensuring full compliance.

True Partnership

Nation-wide footprint with personal, expert support whenever you need it.

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Fast, accredited testing tailored to your needs.

Tell us what you need tested and our team will guide you to the right methods. From food safety to water and environmental monitoring, we’ll provide a clear, competitive quote and outline the turnaround time.