Our Services
Comprehensive Laboratory Testing for Food Safety & Public Health
The National Food Laboratory provides a wide range of analytical testing services to support food safety, public health protection, and regulatory compliance in Zambia. Our services are available to government agencies, food manufacturers, importers, exporters, and the general public.
Food Testing Services
Comprehensive analysis of food products to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with Zambian and international food standards.
Microbiological Testing
- Total Viable Count
- Coliforms & E. coli
- Salmonella Detection
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Yeasts & Molds
Chemical Analysis
- Nutritional Composition
- Food Additives
- Pesticide Residues
- Heavy Metals
- Aflatoxins & Mycotoxins
- Preservatives
Quality Parameters
- pH & Acidity
- Moisture Content
- Ash Content
- Protein Analysis
- Fat Content
- Fiber Analysis
Specialty Testing
- Allergen Detection
- Adulteration Testing
- Authenticity Verification
- Shelf Life Studies
- Packaging Migration
- GMO Screening
Water Testing Services
Analysis of drinking water, borehole water, and environmental water samples to ensure compliance with ZABS and WHO water quality guidelines.
Microbiological
- Total Coliforms
- Faecal Coliforms
- E. coli
- Heterotrophic Plate Count
- Enterococci
Physical-Chemical
- pH & Conductivity
- Turbidity
- Total Dissolved Solids
- Hardness
- Chloride & Fluoride
Contaminants
- Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg)
- Nitrates & Nitrites
- Iron & Manganese
- Pesticide Residues
- Organic Pollutants
Standards
- ZABS ZS 190 (Drinking Water)
- WHO Guidelines
- SADC Water Standards
- ISO 17025 Methods
Testing Domains
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Food Safety Testing
Food safety and quality testing including microbiological analysis, chemical contaminants, pesticide residues, nutritional content, allergens, and regulatory compliance testing.
Water Quality Testing
Water quality testing for drinking water, wastewater, surface water, groundwater, and recreational water. Covers microbiological, chemical, and physical parameters per WHO, EPA, and local standards.
Environmental Testing
Environmental monitoring and testing including soil analysis, air quality, surface contamination, and pollution assessment. Supports environmental compliance and remediation projects.
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