New Year Goods Safety Testing Services
As the Spring Festival approaches, shopping malls and markets are about to embrace a shopping spree for New Year goods. A dazzling array of gift boxes, including meat products, eggs, milk, nuts, snacks, aquatic products, condiments, fruits, alcohol, and tea, will be available. However, as a consumer, have you ever doubted the quality of these products during your purchase? How can we dispel consumers’ concerns, enhance brand competitiveness and credibility? And how can products stand out from the vast selection and become the ones consumers are willing to buy and deem worthy of purchasing?
As a technical method that can directly present and analyze the content of nutrients and harmful substances, testing can be widely applied in the food production and sales process. With the endorsement of authoritative reports, consumers can directly perceive the quality and advantages of products, thereby boosting their competitiveness and credibility.
Shandong Baier Testing Corp., Ltd. as a professional testing and certification institution, relies on the nationally recognized CNAS, CMA, and CATL qualifications. It has the comprehensive testing technical capability to provide food manufacturers with one-stop testing services covering the entire process from raw materials to finished products.
Baier will successively launch New Year Goods Safety Testing Theme Services, offering high-quality and convenient testing services to customers.
As a professional third-party testing organization, drawing on years of Spring Festival testing cases, Baier Testing has identified the three categories of New Year goods that are most prone to quality issues. We analyze the key safety indicators from a testing perspective to help you avoid risks accurately!
I. Key Focus! Safety Testing Essentials for 3 High-Frequency Categories of New Year Goods
1. Cured Meats/Cooked Foods: Guard Against Excessive Additives and Microbial Contamination
Cured chicken, bacon, and marinated duck are indispensable "signature dishes" on the Spring Festival dinner table. However, the safety risks of such foods mainly lie in three aspects, which are also the core testing items of Baier Testing:
- Compliance of Additives: Focus on testing nitrites (excessive intake is harmful to health) and preservatives (e.g., potassium sorbate). Regular products must comply with GB 2760 National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Food Additives.
- Microbial Limit Compliance: Test total bacterial count, coliforms, Salmonella, etc. Bulk cured meats are prone to bacterial growth if stored improperly, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Sensory and Physicochemical Indicators: Check for peculiar odors, mold, and excessive moisture content (which affects the shelf life).
Baier’s Tips: Prioritize products with intact packaging and clear labels when purchasing. Reject "three-no" cured meats without production dates, shelf life, or manufacturers’ information.
2. Nuts/Roasted Seeds: Avoid Rancidity and Mycotoxins
Nuts and roasted seeds are must-have treats for receiving guests during the Spring Festival, but moisture absorption and mold are common problems. baier Testing reminds you to focus on two key safety points:
- Lipid Rancidity Testing: A "rancid taste" is an obvious sign of lipid oxidation, which may be accompanied by excessive acid value and peroxide value. Long-term consumption can cause nausea, diarrhea, and other discomforts. This is also a mandatory testing item for nut products at baier Testing.
- Mycotoxin Testing: Nuts such as peanuts and pistachios are prone to aflatoxin contamination, a highly carcinogenic substance. Regular manufacturers will avoid this risk through professional testing.
Baier’s Tips: Try to buy and consume bulk nuts immediately. If you detect a rancid smell or mold spots after purchase, discard them directly and do not eat them.
3. Imported/Gift Box Products: Verify Quarantine Certificates and Label Compliance
Imported snacks and imported fruit gift boxes have become a top choice for many shoppers due to their appealing appearance and unique taste. baier Testing reminds you to carefully check two key pieces of information:
- Completeness of Quarantine Certificates: Imported foods must undergo customs quarantine. Products from regular channels should be able to provide the Inspection and Quarantine Certificate of Entry Commodities. Avoid purchasing "parallel-imported goods".
- Standardization of Chinese Labels: Labels must clearly indicate product name, country/region of origin, importer information, production date, shelf life, ingredient list, etc. Be cautious when buying products without Chinese labels.
II. Simple Home Self-Inspection Tips for Rapid Safety Risk Screening
In addition to relying on professional testing institutions, you can also preliminarily judge the safety of New Year goods through simple methods during daily purchases. Baier Testing has compiled this Home Self-Inspection Guide that anyone can follow:
1. Check the Packaging: Inspect if the packaging is intact, without damage, leakage, or swelling (especially vacuum-packed cured meats and canned foods). Ensure that the label information is complete.
2. Smell the Odor: Reject cured meats, nuts, cooked foods, etc., immediately if you detect peculiar, sour, or rancid smells.
3. Observe the Appearance: Overly bright-colored cured meats may contain excessive pigments. Avoid buying nuts with mold spots or fruits and vegetables showing signs of decay.
4. Verify the Purchase Channel: Prioritize large shopping malls and regular e-commerce platforms. Keep purchase receipts for future rights protection if needed.
III. Concerned About New Year Goods Safety? Baier Testing Offers Professional Protection
If you have doubts about the safety of purchased New Year goods, or if enterprises need compliance testing for New Year goods, baier Testing can provide comprehensive professional testing services:
- For Individuals/Families: Offer single-item or combined testing services such as food microbiology, additives, and mycotoxins to accurately assess the safety of New Year goods.
- For Enterprises/Businesses: Cover testing services for all categories of New Year goods (cured meats, nuts, snacks, fruits and vegetables, etc.), helping products launch on the market in compliance with regulations and safeguarding brand reputation.
Baier Testing has professional testing laboratories and an experienced technical team. We issue trusted testing reports in strict accordance with national standards, ensuring that every piece of New Year goods passes the test and every consumption experience is worry-free.
About Baier Testing
Baier Testing, located in Shandong Province, a major agri-food production region of China, is a third-party testing and certification body with strong expertise in agri-food and environmental sectors. Covering 34 major food categories, Baier provides testing services for agri-food and food-related products, and system certification services against key international standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, HACCP and ISO22000. The solutions span all stages from production and distribution to catering. With efficient, comprehensive, and precise service, Baier is committed to safeguarding food safety from farm to table.