Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia Food Safety Testing Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia Food Safety Testing Market Market Analysis and Size

Food manufacturing, retail, and the hospitality industries all have serious concerns about food safety and quality. Productivity is influenced by food quality and sanitation. Both deliberate and accidental adulteration has advanced in recent years, and testing laboratories can assist in the detection of adulterants. Testing for adulterants, pathogens, pesticide residues, microbial contaminants, non-permitted additives, colors, among other things, and antibiotics in food is the most crucial task of food safety testing laboratories. Food producers and manufacturers cannot guarantee the absence of, among other things, pesticides, antibiotics, heavy metals, and naturally occurring toxins without conducting food testing. Consequently, it is crucial to ensure food safety.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the food safety testing market, valued at USD 29,693.35 million in 2022, will reach USD 55,368.75 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation      

Market Definition

Food safety testing refers to the process of analyzing food products to ensure they are safe for consumption. It involves laboratory techniques to detect contaminants, pathogens, and chemical residues that may harm human health. The tests are conducted at different stages of food production and on various samples, including ingredients, finished products, and food contact surfaces. The objectives are to identify hazards, verify compliance, assess control measures, monitor overall safety, and inform consumers. Methods include microbiological, chemical, allergen, DNA-based testing, and sensory evaluation. Food safety testing is essential for preventing illnesses, maintaining quality, and ensuring public health and consumer confidence in the food industry.

Food Safety Testing Market Dynamics

Drivers

• The alarming rise in food-borne illness cases demands urgent attention

The food safety testing market is driven by the rising number of foodborne illness cases worldwide. Consuming contaminated or spoiled food containing microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses, as well as contaminants such as mycotoxins, heavy metals, and chemicals, is the main cause of these illnesses. The increasing demand for food testing kits, equipment, and systems is a direct result of the growing cases. One of the main reasons for the prevalence of foodborne diseases in the food industry is the lack of awareness and knowledge among the workforce, including food handlers and manufacturers, regarding modern technologies, good manufacturing practices (GMP), hazard analysis, critical control point (HACCP) systems, and quality control.

• Growing consumer awareness sparks increased focus on food safety

The rise in consumer awareness regarding food safety has led to a significant increase in the industry's focus on ensuring safe and high-quality food products. Consumers today are more informed about the potential risks associated with foodborne illnesses and the importance of consuming safe and hygienic food. This heightened awareness has prompted a shift in consumer preferences towards brands and establishments that prioritize food safety measures. As a result, businesses are placing a greater emphasis on implementing stringent food safety protocols, conducting regular testing and inspections, and adopting technologies to monitor and ensure the safety of their products. This increased focus on food safety is not only beneficial for consumer health but also essential for building trust and maintaining a brand reputation in a competitive market.

Opportunities

• Food industry collaboration creates a market opportunity

Collaboration within the food industry, involving food producers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies, plays a vital role in establishing industry-wide standards and best practices for food safety. By working together, these stakeholders can share knowledge, exchange data, and develop unified approaches to ensure the safety and quality of food products. This collaboration opens opportunities for companies involved in food safety testing to form partnerships, contribute their expertise, and support the development of robust testing methods and protocols. Through collective efforts, industry collaboration strengthens the overall food safety ecosystem, fosters innovation, and enhances consumer confidence in the safety of the food supply chain and thus creating lucrative opportunities to grow.

• Emerging markets create market opportunities

Emerging markets present substantial market opportunities for food safety testing. As these markets experience rapid population growth, urbanization, and increased consumer awareness, the demand for safe and quality food products rises. Governments and regulatory bodies in emerging markets are placing greater emphasis on ensuring food safety standards to protect public health. This has led to a growing requirement for comprehensive and reliable food safety testing methods and technologies. Companies specializing in food safety testing can leverage these opportunities by providing innovative solutions, such as rapid and accurate testing kits, advanced laboratory equipment, and expert consulting services. The expansion of food safety testing in emerging markets not only safeguards consumer health but also drives market growth and fosters consumer trust in food products.

Restraints/Challenges

• Cost can limit the market growth

The expenses involved in acquiring the necessary equipment, setting up dedicated laboratory facilities, employing skilled personnel, and conducting regular testing processes can be substantial. The high initial investment and ongoing operational costs can create challenges, especially for smaller businesses or those operating in cost-sensitive markets. Limited financial resources may hinder their ability to adopt advanced testing technologies and maintain consistent testing practices, potentially impacting their competitiveness and ability to meet stringent food safety regulations. Finding cost-effective solutions and exploring partnerships or shared facilities may be crucial for overcoming this restraint and ensuring widespread access to reliable food safety testing.

• Capacity and turnaround time limits the market growth

As the demand for testing services increases, existing laboratory resources may become strained, resulting in longer turnaround times for test results. This delay can have significant implications, particularly for perishable food products where timely testing is crucial to ensure their safety and quality. Longer turnaround times may disrupt supply chains, leading to potential delays in product distribution and potential financial losses for businesses. Addressing this restraint requires investments in laboratory infrastructure, increased staffing, and process optimization to enhance testing capacity and minimize turnaround times, ensuring efficient and timely testing services.

This food safety testing market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the food safety testing market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an analyst brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

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Recent Developments

• In May, Biomerieux acquired Specific Diagnostics, a privately held company that has developed an antimicrobial susceptibility test. It helped the company to expand its leadership globally
• In April, FOSS announced the release of targeted adulteration models, allowing milk-testing facilities to program test instruments to screen raw milk samples for known sources of milk adulteration. The new models complement an existing un-targeted model that allows the detection of any abnormalities

Food Safety Testing Market Scope

The food safety testing market is segmented on the basis of type of test, site, technology, application, testing type, and target tested. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type of Tests

• Genetically Modified Organism Testing
• Allergen Testing
• Chemical & Nutritional Testing
• Chemical and toxins
• Residues & Contamination Test
• Microbiological Testing
• Food Safety Testing
• Food Authenticity Testing
• Food Shelf Life Testing

Site

• In-house/Internal Lab
• Outsourcing Facility

Technology

• Traditional
• Rapid
• Convenience Based
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Immunoassay
• Chromatography and Spectrometry

Application

• Animal Feed and Pet Food
• Meat
• Poultry
• Agar Culturing
• PCR  Based Assay
• Immunoassay Based
• Food
• Cereals and Grains
• Pulse
• Food and Vegetables
• Oilseed and Pulses
• Seafood
• Dairy Products
• Processed Food
• Nuts
• Beverages
• Bakery and Confectionary
• Infant food
• Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic
• Functional Food

Testing Type

• System
• Test Kits
• Consumables

Target tested

• Pathogens
• E-coli
• Salmonella
• Campylobacter
• Listeria
• Others
• Pesticides and Residue Testing
• GMOs
• Mycotoxin
• Allergens
• Residues and Containment
• Chemical and Nutritional
• Shelf Life
• Heavy metals
• Others

Competitive Landscape and Food Safety Testing Market Share Analysis

The food safety testing market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to food safety testing market.

Some of the major players operating in the food safety testing market are:

• Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg)
• Shimadzu Corporation (Japan)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.)
• PerkinElmer Inc. (U.S.)
• FOSS (Denamrk)
• ALS (U.S.)
• LexaGene (U.S.)
• ROKA BIO SCIENCE (U.S.)
• Biorex Food Diagnostics (BFD) (U.K.)
• Randox Laboratories Ltd.(U.K.)
• Omega Diagnostics Group PLC (U.K.)
• 3M (U.S.)
• Clear Labs, Inc. (U.S.)
• Invisible Sentinel (U.S.)
• Ring Biotechnology Co Ltd. (China)
• bioMérieux, Inc (U.S.)
• Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
• NEOGEN Corporation (U.S.)
• Spectro Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Noack Group (Austria)

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