RL Food Testing Laboratory

Undeclared allergens are the leading cause of food recalls in the U.S., and the risk doesn't only come from what's in your recipe. Shared equipment and facilities can introduce trace amounts of allergens that never appear on your ingredient list. Testing is the only way to know what's actually in your product.
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Every value on a Nutrition Facts label must be based on data.
If you've changed an ingredient, switched a supplier, or updated your process since your last test, your label may no longer be accurate. Lab testing is how you know for sure.

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Do you know your product's shelf life?

RL Food Testing Laboratory specializes in shelf-life testing for food, beverages, pet food, and supplements. Every panel includes organoleptic testing, pH, water activity, yeast, mold, and full microbiology reports—at every stage of testing, not just at the end.

Real-time and accelerated options starting at $1,390. BBB A+ rated. Open 7 days a week.
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Plant-based foods often require more allergen testing than conventional products — not less.
One formula can contain soy, pea protein, wheat, coconut, and sesame all at once. And "vegan" or "dairy-free" on the label doesn't replace proper FDA allergen disclosure.
We put together a quick breakdown of what compliance actually looks like in this space 👇
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Allergen Testing Requirements for Plant-Based Foods Understand FDA allergen testing and labeling requirements for plant-based foods, including key differences and testing needed for accurate labels.

Protein intake recommendations for active adults and aging populations are trending 50–100% above traditional guidelines and that demand is showing up across everyday retail, quick-service menus, and e-commerce, not just sports nutrition.

This can translate to tighter ingredient supply, longer lead times, and pricing pressure that isn't behaving the way it used to.

Learn what's driving the shift and what to consider in your sourcing and formulation strategy: https://ow.ly/Hbj850YYvTV

Understanding Rising Protein Targets: Implications for Ingredient Sourcing and Supply Chain Planning Higher protein demand is tightening supply and raising costs for food and supplement manufacturers. Learn what it means for 2026 sourcing.

Does your product have a best-by date backed by data?

RL Food Testing Laboratory provides shelf-life testing for food, beverages, pet food, and supplements — with detailed microbiology reports at every test point. Real-time and accelerated options starting at $1,390.

BBB A+ rated. 20+ years of experience. Open 7 days a week.

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Not sure which shelf-life testing option fits your product?
Here's a quick look at what we offer—and what's included in every panel.

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Pet food testing plays a critical role in product safety, quality, and compliance.

We support pet food and treat manufacturers with testing services that cover nutrition, safety, shelf-life, and heavy metals, helping ensure products meet regulatory expectations and consumer trust.

From guaranteed analysis and AAFCO labeling support to food safety panels and shelf-life testing, our lab provides reliable data you can build on.

Learn about all our Pet Food Testing services: https://www.rlfoodtestinglaboratory.com/pet-food-testing

Starting shelf-life testing too early can lead to delays, re-testing, and results that no longer apply if your product changes.

Before beginning a study, make sure a few key things are finalized:
• Product formulation
• Packaging
• Storage conditions
• Target shelf-life

Our latest article shares a practical checklist to help brands determine if they’re ready for shelf-life testing and explains the difference between baseline testing strategies.

Read the full article: https://www.rlfoodtestinglaboratory.com/is-your-product-ready-for-shelf-life-testing

Shelf Life Testing Checklist for Food Brands Before Product Launch Before starting shelf life testing, confirm your formulation, packaging, and storage conditions are finalized with this practical checklist.

Fermented foods don’t behave like conventional products. Because these products continue to evolve over time, testing isn’t just about a single result. Safety, shelf life, packaging, and labeling all depend on understanding how fermentation behaves after production.

This article breaks down what makes fermented food testing different and how data supports confident decisions across safety, packaging, and labeling: https://ow.ly/tg3O50YbeLi

Understanding the Unique Food Testing Needs of Fermented Products Learn how food testing supports fermented food safety, shelf-life validation, packaging performance, and accurate labeling for evolving products.