Undisputed Benchmark
Throughout North America, our chemistry and microbiology departments are accredited under ISO 17025. Recognized in more than 35 countries, this undisputed benchmark of excellence attests we have the quality systems and technical expertise to help you safeguard your brand. Whether your testing needs are chemical or microbiological, our commitment to quality and operational excellence is mirrored on both sides of the "analytical aisle."

Service Business
We never forget we are in a service business. To meet your routine and most complex needs, our strategically located and convenient labs are open 365 days a year. Whether devising an allergen testing program, implementing a statistical sampling plan for RTE products, or investigating a physical contaminant issue, we are available to serve you with professional services.

More Than Numbers
While some testing laboratories may be content to provide you with mere numbers on a page, our food science professionals can help you interpret your analytical results, establish testing specifications, and solve your problems. Employing state-of-the-art testing methodologies and advanced technologies, Silliker chemists and microbiologists provide you with unparalleled expertise to improve your productivity and profitability.

Real-Time Information
24/7/365 access to information is crucial in business today. Through Silliker-eSTAR.com, our secure test results website, you can access your confidential testing data at the plant or on the road. With Silliker-eSTAR.com, you can retrieve data through a variety of options and compare weeks or months of data from multiple lines, plants, or suppliers. This powerful data management allows you to track testing trends, resolve critical issues, and make informed decisions about your product.

Quality Champions
Since our 1967 inception by Dr. John H. Silliker, a preeminent food scientist, we have championed quality systems and results that are documentable, reproducible, and impermeable under intense scrutiny. Today, we hold an unparalleled position in analytical chemistry and microbiology with significant market shares in North America and key European countries.

Chemistry
Whether you need to reformulate your product, create a nutrition label, determine nutrient self-life, evaluate a supplier, or detect contaminants, reliable chemistry data is essential. By providing accurate and precise chemistry data, our professional chemists can help you make informed product quality and safety decisions. Our chemistry services include:

• Food Quality
• Food Nutrition
• Food Contaminants

Microbiology
Employing the most up-to-date and approved analytical methods, our highly trained and skilled microbiologists can help you choose the right methodologies, meet regulatory directives, safeguard consumers, and protect product integrity. Our microbiology services include:

• Qualitative - Pathogen Testing
• Quantitative - Indicator and Spoilage Testing

Tireless Commitment
At Silliker, two out of every 10 chemistry tests is a quality control test and 2.3% of our microbiology tests are QC tests. In annual, independent microbiology and chemistry proficiency trials both here and abroad, we consistently outperform program participants. We put our quality systems to the test so you have the utmost confidence in your analytical results. Through our dedication to continuous improvement, we work tirelessly to ensure our quality systems are second to none.