Located in North City Business Park, Finglas, the Dublin service centre is the central hub for Eurofins Food Testing Ireland. It provides Irish clients with streamlined access to the full range of Eurofins’ global testing capabilities. This location specializes in coordinating sample logistics, customer service, and technical support across food, feed, environmental, and agricultural sectors.

Situated in Hoffman Park, Little Island, the Cork laboratory offers a wide array of food testing services, including microbiological and chemical analysis. This facility supports the agri-food industry in the south of Ireland, helping producers and processors meet regulatory and quality standards with fast turnaround times and expert consultation.

Located on Dufferin Road, the Belfast laboratory extends Eurofins’ reach into Northern Ireland. This site offers both food and water testing services, supporting a wide range of industries including food manufacturing, retail, and public health. It plays a vital role in ensuring product safety and environmental compliance across the region.

The Dungarvan Business Park site in County Waterford serves as a key testing facility for the southeast region. It provides comprehensive analytical services tailored to the needs of local food producers, with a focus on quality assurance, food safety, and compliance with Irish and EU regulations.

Key services

• Celery
• Crustaceans (shellfish)
• Egg
• Fish
• Gluten and cereals containing gluten
• Gluten from fermented products
• Lupin
• Milk or dairy (β-lactoglobulin and casein)
• Molluscs
• Mustard
• Peanut
• Sesame
• Soy
• Sulfur dioxide and sulfites
• Tree nuts

What we test for

• Meat Species Identification detects substitution or mislabelling of meat products using DNA-based methods.
• Fish Speciation confirms the correct labelling of fish species to prevent substitution or fraud.
• Honey Authenticity, verifies the purity and origin of honey, detecting adulteration with sugar syrups or other additives.
• Vegan and Vegetarian claims ensures compliance with plant-based labelling by detecting trace animal-derived ingredients.
• Grain and Cereal Testing includes authenticity checks for products like durum wheat pasta and rice.

Eurofins employs a wide range of cutting-edge analytical techniques, including:

• Isotopic Analysis
• Molecular Biology (e.g., PCR)
• Spectroscopy and Chromatography
• Classical Physical and Chemical Methods

These methods are supported by Eurofins’ global centres of excellence, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.

Why It Matters

• Protect consumers from fraudulent or unsafe products
• Support accurate labelling and regulatory compliance
• Preserve brand reputation and consumer trust