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We offer microbiological and physical/chemical testing services.
What is Food Inspection?
Food testing is an examination of raw materials and products to determine how contaminated they are with bacteria.
Bacteria and viruses are the main causes of food poisoning, which unfortunately are invisible to the human eye.
Even if you think you keep your food clean on a regular basis, it may be contaminated by bacteria or viruses before you know it.
Quantifying and understanding the bacteria on utensils and hand hygiene after cleaning will improve sanitation and prevent food poisoning.
Food Inspection Cases
Marushin accepts food inspection requests from customers in Kyushu and throughout Japan.
We found no problems with the inspection items and were able to sell the product with confidence.
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checklistGeneral viable bacteria / coliforms / Staphylococcus aureus
The product is safely manufactured without any problems in the inspection items.
checklistGeneral viable bacteria / coliform group / water activity value
Quick response response with no problems
checklistGeneral viable bacteria / coliforms / Staphylococcus aureus
Features of Marushin's Food Inspection
We offer food testing services including microbiological and physical/chemical testing as well as environmental investigations. Our services are characterized by three main features
1. short lead time by rapid method
2. less expensive than major laboratories
Inspection method according to food sanitation inspection guidelines
With the increasing safety and reliability of food, we support our customers' more advanced quality control by measuring objective and scientific values to determine food standards, evaluate quality and safety, and prevent food poisoning through our food inspection services.
We measure water activity (AW), moisture content, sugar content (BRI X), pH, and other physical and chemical test values that are also important for quality control, setting expiration dates, and new product development.
We support businesses by conducting wipe inspections of facilities, equipment, cooking equipment, and employees in order to prevent health hazards caused by food poisoning, manage facility sanitation, and raise employee awareness.
Inspection Flow
The inspection request form will be sent to your sales representative or by e-mail.
Please fill out the inspection request form and fax it or give it to our sales representative.
Also, please use this page to make a request on our website.Inspection Application Form
After receiving your application for inspection, our representative will send you an estimate of the inspection cost.
After confirming the contents, please transfer the fees indicated in the quotation to the bank account specified by us.
In principle, we will send you a preliminary report of the test results and the original report after confirming your payment of the test fee.
Samples can be prepared by the customer and sent directly to us.
(Shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer.)
For customers in Kurume or near Kurume, please contact our sales staff.
Specimens should be packaged and sent in the storage conditions described in the test request form.
You may send us your specimen prior to the payment of the test fee.
Testing will be performed on the day specimens arrive.
In addition, if specimens arrive on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, there may be a delay in conducting the test and a delay in reporting.
Please understand that we are not responsible for any loss or damage to your property.
Preliminary test results will be sent to you by your preferred method (fax or e-mail) on the test request form as soon as the results are ready.
In principle, we will send you a preliminary report of the test results and the original report after confirming your payment of the test fee.
The original will be sent by basic mailing.
*Existing customers may be asked to bring the original documents by a sales representative.
*Please call or visit our website to request a wipe inspection.
Food Inspection Items
ISO 17025 is a global standard for determining the reliability of measurement and calibration results, and is internationally accepted through a multilateral mutual certification arrangement.
We respond to our customers with reliable quality through reliability-based testing services.
The most important reason why we conduct bacteria inspections is that our objective is to improve the problems of our customers, and we respond to them as part of our helpful activities.
Our food testing (bacteria testing) is not based on the conventional culture method, but on a rapid method, which allows us to shorten the lead time from several days to several weeks.
The following two methods of specimen collection for food testing are supported.
(1) Courier service available (nationwide)
(2) Direct collection by our employees (limited to Fukuoka and Saga prefectures)
Please call us for more information. We will guide you through the collection process.
Usually about 200g is required, but some test items may require more than 200g. Please check before making a request.
In Japan, the Food Sanitation Law was established for the purpose of "preventing the occurrence of sanitary hazards resulting from eating and drinking and protecting the health of the people by taking necessary regulations and other measures from the standpoint of public health to ensure food safety. In brief, the Food Sanitation Law prohibits the sale, manufacture, preparation, or display of food contaminated with toxic substances or pathogenic microorganisms that are hazardous to human health.
However, there are many aspects that cannot be determined without food testing to see if they are harmful to human health. Also, because some standards are strictly set,
(1) Is the food contaminated with microorganisms?
(2) Are there any pesticide residues, toxic or radiological substances in the food?
(iii) Do imported foods made under different standards from those in Japan conform to Japanese standards?
and other inspections that are required for each type of food. Other food inspections may also be conducted to determine the cause of "complaints about purchased food" or "suspected food poisoning" when they occur. In addition, analysis enables accurate labeling of the content of "ingredients that should be labeled" and "ingredients that can be labeled on a voluntary basis" to comply with the mandatory labeling of nutritional content. Conducting food inspections leads to risk management and ensures "food safety and security.
For more information about Marushin's food inspection services, please contactthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)for more information.
