We are an authentic, multidisciplinary and connected team of experts, with medical, food science, dietetic, genetic, biochemistry, microbiology and commercial knowledge. Our synergy of skills allows us to offer a unique holistic approach to challenges our clients may experience in the analytical testing, nutritional, regulatory, advisory and educational domains.
Here you will find all the incredible projects and collaborations in which our team members participate.
In the food industry, ensuring the safety and quality of products is of utmost importance. Laboratory testing plays a crucial role in this process, as it allows manufacturers, regulators, retailers and consumers to make informed decisions about the food they produce, distribute and consume. Howev...
Established in 2005 in Australia and New Zealand, the Allergen Bureau is the most prominent industry body representing food allergen management. Its vision is a trusted food supply for allergen-sensitive consumers around the world. The Allergen Bureau is actively working towards this vision by l...
FACTS receives many inquiries about the ‘significant’ cereal group, also called ‘gluten-containing' cereals elsewhere in the world. We sympathetically refer to this as ‘Wheat vs Gluten confusion’. The goal of this four-part series is to help you go from confusion to clarity. In part 3, we...
FACTS receives many inquiries about the ‘significant’ cereal group, also called ‘gluten-containing’ cereals elsewhere in the world. We sympathetically refer to this as ‘Wheat vs Gluten confusion’. The goal of this four-part series is to help you go from confusion to clarity. In part 4 w...
In our pursuit to implement the most up-to-date technologies, FACTS has included the use of targeted proteomics by LC-MS/MS in our laboratory, as it offers significant benefits for food testing. In this article we discuss the concept of target analytes in food testing, and briefly explore targete...
Accurate, precise and transparent allergen results enable you to complete meaningful quantitative allergen risk assessments and assess the possible impact on allergic consumers, and can help you to track down the source of contamination. What are we changing? Going forward, FACTS will quantify its...
NEW: Watch the latest AOAC-SSA Webinar: Allergens in food: Regulatory landscape, allergen management and analytical challenges We are official sponsors of the latest AOAC-SSA Webinar featuring our lead Scientific Officer Dr Karim Dhanani as he and guest speakers touch on the Regulatory landscape...
The complexities that surround honey testing and the high risk of honey fraud demand a forward-thinking approach. FACTS strives to provide services that support SABIO’s mission to develop a sustainable and economically viable apicultural sector. How can we help you? FACTS is passionate about Sou...
The FACTS Targeted Proteomics (by LC-MS/MS) allergen-detection method has been optimised, validated and has now achieved SANAS accreditation. The FACTS laboratory team have worked diligently to optimise, validate and achieve SANAS accreditation for the Targeted Proteomics (by LC-MS/MS) testing ...