Currently, most countries have their own food additives standards and regulations, consequently this lead inconvenience during international trading. In addition, some countries may utilize this as their TBT.

In order to help client to trade successfully, SGS Food provides following testing and consulting services (either food additives themselves or food additives in food)

· Emulsifiers & Thickening Agents: Carrageenan, Xanthan, Gelatin and Agar etc.
· Dietary Supplements: Taurine, Vitamins etc.
· Preservatives: Boric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Propionate etc.
· Non-Nutritional Sweetener: Acesulfame Potassium, Aspartame, Sucralose, Sodium Saccharin and Xylitol etc.
· Glycerol Monostearate, Span 60 etc.
· Colorants: Lutein & Carmine, Red 2G etc.
· Others: Sodium Glutamate, Formaldehyde, Hydrochloric Acid Clenbuterol, Polyphosphates, Sudan Red etc.

Testing Method
· FCC IV & FCC V
· JECFA
· CP2005, BP2002, EP5, USP27, USP30, JP14
· GB, QB, NY, SC, HG

Food lab's Qualification
CANS (ISO 17025) & CMA accredited lab

Benefits of Choosing SGS
· Prestigious institute, international network
· High efficiency, normally can issue report within 5 working days
· Can do test according to client method