Shelf Life Testing Services for Food Safety and Quality
At Community Environmental Laboratories, we offer comprehensive shelf life testing services to ensure your food products remain safe, fresh, and compliant throughout their intended lifespan. Our real-time studies evaluate key parameters such as aerobic plate count, Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, yeast & mold, S. aureus, and other food pathogens, providing you with actionable data to determine shelf life, meet regulatory standards, and maintain consumer trust.
What is Shelf Life Testing?
Shelf life testing assesses how long a food product can be stored before it deteriorates in quality or becomes unsafe to consume. Our real-time studies simulate actual storage conditions to monitor microbial growth, spoilage organisms, and pathogen presence over time. By testing for aerobic plate count, Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, yeast & mold, S. aureus, and other pathogens, we help you establish accurate expiration dates and ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and international food safety regulations.
Why Choose Our Shelf Life Testing Services?
Real-Time Shelf Life Studies
We conduct real-time testing under controlled conditions, mimicking your product’s storage environment to provide precise shelf life data based on actual microbial and quality changes.
Pathogen Testing
Our tests cover critical parameters including aerobic plate count, Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, yeast & mold, S. aureus, and other foodborne pathogens, ensuring your product is safe from contamination.
ISO 17025-Accredited Laboratory
Our accredited lab delivers reliable, regulatory-compliant results, giving you confidence in your shelf life claims and supporting audits or inspections.
Customized Testing Plans
We tailor our shelf life studies to your specific product—whether it’s fresh produce, packaged goods, or ready-to-eat meals—accounting for packaging, storage conditions, and target markets.
Expert Food Scientists
Our team of certified microbiologists and food safety specialists brings extensive experience to every study, ensuring accurate analysis and practical recommendations.
Fast and Reliable Results
We provide timely data at key intervals during real-time studies, helping you make informed decisions about product formulation, packaging, and distribution timelines.
Ensuring Food Safety and Market Success
Accurate shelf life testing is essential for protecting your brand and meeting consumer expectations. Our detailed reports on microbial stability and pathogen absence help you optimize product quality, reduce waste, and comply with food safety standards like HACCP, SQF, and BRCGS requirements. Whether you’re launching a new product or validating an existing one, our services give you the insights needed to succeed in a competitive market.
Our Key Strengths
Real-Time Expertise: Our real-time studies provide the most accurate shelf life data, reflecting true product performance.
Broad Pathogen Coverage: Testing for aerobic plate count, Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, yeast & mold, S. aureus, and more ensures comprehensive safety.
Regulatory Compliance: Accredited results support your compliance with FDA, USDA, and global food safety standards.
Client-Focused Approach: We design testing protocols to meet your unique product needs and business goals.
"Extend your product’s success with Community Environmental Laboratories’ shelf life testing services. Our real-time studies for aerobic plate count, Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, yeast & mold, S. aureus, and other pathogens ensure your food stays safe and high-quality from production to consumption. Contact us today to start your shelf life study and protect your brand."