Consulting · Process authority · Laboratory testing
Food safety consulting backed by laboratory testing.
We help food and beverage businesses write food safety plans, evaluate processes, investigate contamination, and establish shelf life. Our consulting work is supported by Vanguard Laboratory’s microbiology and analytical testing.
Review the formula, process, testing, and labeling before launch.
Review your programs, records, and facility practices.
Connect laboratory findings with what is happening in production.
Consulting and testing
What do you need help with?
Select a service to learn more. We also help with audits, sanitation, environmental monitoring, investigations, labeling, and product development.
HACCP & Food Safety Consulting
HACCP plans, preventive controls, procedures, training, and records for your operation.
Process Authority & Thermal Processing
Process authority letters, thermal processing reviews, and validation support.
Food Microbiology & Analytical Testing
Pathogens, indicators, spoilage organisms, and analytical testing through Vanguard.
Microbial Challenge Studies
Evaluate microbial growth, survival, or reduction in your formulation and process.
Shelf Life & Stability Studies
Track microbial, chemical, and quality changes during storage.
About Food Safety & Defense
Part of Vanguard Laboratory.
Food safety consulting and laboratory testing, based in Olympia, Washington. Our team includes chemists, microbiologists, food scientists, and process authority expertise.
