Testing, Inspection and Compliance Across Food, Health and Environmental Sectors
Phenna Group's Food and Life Sciences Division delivers specialist testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) services across the food, environmental, pharmaceutical and med tech sectors.
Supporting product safety, regulatory compliance, and public health, our companies provide the scientific expertise, technical assurance, and data required to protect consumers, maintain quality standards, and support operational excellence.
Operating globally, we support clients across the full lifecycle of products and environments, from research and development through to production, compliance and ongoing monitoring.
Our Food and Life Sciences Services
We provide a comprehensive and integrated range of services through our specialist laboratories, consultants and inspection teams, supporting highly regulated sectors with a focus on quality, safety and compliance.
Air Quality, Emissions and Environmental Intelligence
- Ambient and continuous air quality monitoring
- Emissions measurement and regulatory compliance (CEMS)
- Air dispersion modelling and predictive forecasting
- Noise, vibration and meteorological monitoring
- Real-time environmental data platforms and dashboards
Analytical and Laboratory Testing Services
- Chemical, microbiological and physicochemical testing
- Raw material, in-process and finished product testing
- Stability studies, shelf-life testing and validation
- Batch certification and quality control testing
- Method development, validation and transfer
Digital Monitoring, Data Platforms and Smart Compliance
- Monitoring as a Service (MaaS) solutions
- Real-time environmental data and compliance dashboards
- Automated alerts and reporting systems
- Integration with industrial and regulatory systems
- Smart decision-support tools and analytics
Environmental Risk, Property and Workplace Safety
- Environmental due diligence and risk assessments
- Indoor air quality, hazardous materials and asbestos surveys
- Workplace health and safety compliance (WHS)
- Occupational hygiene and incident investigation
- Environmental and safety management systems
Environmental Testing and Monitoring
- Air, water, soil and waste testing and analysis
- Environmental chemistry and microbiological testing
- Legionella, water quality and contamination monitoring
- Waste classification and regulatory compliance testing
- Baseline environmental studies and reporting
Food and Feed Testing, Inspection and Analysis
- Multi-residue pesticide analysis (accredited)
- Dioxins and persistent organic pollutants testing
- MOSH/MOAH and food contaminant analysis
- 3-MCPD and process contaminant testing
- Microbiological testing across food and feed products
Inspection, Audit and Compliance Services
- Food safety inspections and supplier audits
- HACCP, GMP and hygiene compliance certification
- Technical sampling and product verification
- Regulatory inspections across food and production environments
- Independent audit and compliance support
Microbiological and Food Safety Testing
- Pathogen detection and microbial analysis
- Environmental and process hygiene monitoring
- Microbiological challenge testing and validation
- Food safety testing aligned to regulatory standards
- Shelf-life and contamination risk assessment
Pharmaceutical, MedTech and Health Product Testing
- GMP-compliant pharmaceutical testing
- Dissolution, endotoxin and stability testing
- Extractables and leachables (E&L) studies
- Nitrosamine, residual solvent and impurity analysis
- Testing for supplements, nutraceuticals and medical products
Public Health, Veterinary and Regulatory Services
- Veterinary inspection and certification services
- Public health, food safety and animal welfare compliance
- Import/export certification for products of animal origin
- Disease surveillance and statutory inspection services
- Support for government, local authorities and food producers
Toxicology and Human Health Testing
- Drug and alcohol testing (laboratory and field-based)
- Hair, blood and biological sample analysis
- Workplace, legal and forensic toxicology services
- Expert witness reporting and evidence support
- Nationwide sample collection and testing services
Training, Certification and Workforce Development
- CPD and OFQUAL-accredited training programmes
- Food safety, health & safety and compliance training
- Technical and regulatory training across sectors
- End-point assessment and awarding organisation services
- Workforce capability development and certification
- QA, QC, and Transversal Skills training
Delivered Through Specialist TICC Expertise
Our Food and Life Sciences Division brings together a network of specialist laboratories, consultants and inspection teams, each with deep expertise in regulated and science-led sectors.
From ensuring the safety of food and pharmaceutical products to supporting environmental compliance and public health, our teams combine scientific rigour with practical delivery to provide reliable, high-quality outcomes.
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In the UK and Ireland, our companies include
Cansford Laboratories has established its position as a fast, reliable, and innovative leader in high quality drug, alcohol, and steroid testing, offering a UK-wide testing service for individuals and organisations in family law, social care, criminal law, education, and the workplace.
Founded in 1994, CLS is the highest accredited contract laboratory in Ireland. They provide onsite sampling, testing, and a laboratory workforce consisting of colleagues who have been trained in CLS's own labs in QC and QA. CLS partners with companies in the MedTech, Pharmaceutical, Clinical, Environmental, and Food & Beverage sectors.
Essential Food Hygiene delivers a comprehensive suite of accredited online CPD courses widely recognised and trusted by Environmental Health Officers, regulators, licensing authorities, and employers across the UK.
Eville & Jones is the leading provider of veterinary, compliance and public health solutions to the food industry. With a UK wide team of nearly 1,000 professionals, they deliver audit, verification, inspection and compliance services in the fields of animal health, public health, food safety and animal welfare.
Zeta Analytical’s core focus is on the provision of support for organisations in the pharmaceutical industry, offering solutions for their finished products that require further batch certification, as well as testing for finished product stability testing, raw materials, unlicensed medicines, veterinary medicines and nutritional veterinary products.
Established as an accredited Awarding Organisation and Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation, VetSkill has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality vocational qualifications and assessments for learners and apprentices across a growing number of sectors. VetSkill is known for its robust standards, sector expertise, and commitment to developing skilled, confident professionals.
In Australia and the Americas, our companies include
CEIMIC is a specialist life sciences testing business with a laboratory network in the Americas, across 7 Latin American countries, Dominican Republic and USA. Their range of services span environmental, air quality, food and pharma end markets where they focus on sanitary control and the quality of food in all its processes, in order to ensure its safety, protecting the health of consumers.
GRUPO FS have over 20 years of experience in delivering technical consulting, inspection and testing services in the food, health, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. Accredited by INACAL as an ISO/IEC 17020 & 17025 business, GRUPO FS’ strength is the technical, personalised and comprehensive service that it offers through its various business units.
Prensa Pty has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused consulting solutions in the Health, Safety & Environmental risk management market. Their expertise and proactive approach have established them as trusted partners to clients in both the public and private sectors.
SERPRAM is one of Chile's leading environmental monitoring organisations. Founded in 1996 by researchers and specialists from the Technological Research Institute of Chile (INTEC Chile), SERPRAM has become a national benchmark for technical expertise in air quality, emissions monitoring, and environmental diagnostics.
In EMEA, our companies include
QTI Services is a fast-growing testing laboratory operating in the Netherlands and Ukraine, serving clients across the food, feed, and renewables sectors. QTI specialises in food and feed safety analysis, providing a comprehensive range of analyses
Built Environment
The Built Environment Division provides TICC expertise that covers buildings and building products.
Certification & Compliance
The Certification and Compliance Division provides TICC expertise that covers people, process, and products.
Infrastructure
The Infrastructure Division provides TICC expertise to roads, pavements, groundworks, and utilities sectors.
Industrials
The Industrials Division provides TICC expertise to marine, offshore, petrochemicals, renewables, fabrications, industrial, aerospace, and metals & minerals sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TICC in food and life sciences?
TICC services in the food and life sciences sector ensure that food, pharmaceutical and environmental products meet strict safety, quality and regulatory requirements through testing, inspection, and certification.
Why is testing critical for food safety?
Food safety testing identifies harmful pathogens, contaminants, and quality issues, helping protect consumers, maintain compliance, and safeguard brand reputation.
What is microbiological testing?
Microbiological testing detects bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in food, water, and environmental samples to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
Phenna Group companies that offer microbiological testing include:
What is shelf-life testing?
Shelf-life testing determines how long a product remains safe and effective under specific conditions, helping manufacturers set accurate expiry dates.
What is GMP testing?
A Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit ensures that products are consistently produced and controlled in accordance with the quality standards required for pharmaceutical and healthcare products.
What is contaminated land assessment, and why is it important?
Contaminated land assessment involves identifying and evaluating the presence of hazardous substances in soil, groundwater, and the surrounding environment. These assessments are critical for understanding environmental risks, supporting regulatory compliance, and informing safe redevelopment or land-use decisions. They typically include site investigations, sampling, and laboratory analysis to determine the nature and extent of contamination.
Phenna Group companies that offer support in contaminated environments include:
- CLS (UK)
- CTS (UK)
- Mason Evans (UK)
- Silkstone Environmental (UK)
- CEIMIC (Americas)
- Prensa (AU)
What is environmental remediation, and how does it work?
Environmental remediation is the process of managing, removing, or containing contaminants in soil, water, or other environmental media to protect human health and the environment. This can involve a range of approaches, including excavation, treatment, containment, or in-situ solutions, depending on site conditions and regulatory requirements. Effective remediation ensures that land and water can be safely reused and that environmental risks are properly controlled.
How do you support regulatory compliance?
We provide accredited testing, inspection and audit services aligned to global standards, helping clients meet regulatory requirements and maintain certification.
Are your laboratories accredited?
Yes, our laboratories operate in accordance with recognised accreditation standards, providing reliable, defensible data to support compliance and decision-making.
How do you support projects in hazardous or contaminated environments?
We provide specialist testing, monitoring, and advisory services to support projects in complex or hazardous environments, including contaminated water and land, as well as industrial sites. Our services help identify risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe project delivery, from initial investigation through to environmental remediation and ongoing environmental monitoring.
Phenna Group companies that offer support in hazardous or contaminated environments include CLS (UK), Mason Evans (UK), CEIMIC (Americas), and Prensa (AU).