An ISO 17025 accredited, FDA LAAF-recognized food testing laboratory in Houston, TX — built on 30+ years of A&B Labs heritage and dedicated entirely to protecting food manufacturers, importers, and consumers.
A Premier Food Testing Lab Built on 30+ Years of Expertise
AGT Labs Food Testing is a premier ISO 17025 accredited food testing facility serving food manufacturers, importers, and distributors nationwide. We were launched as a specialized extension of A&B Labs to give the food & beverage industry a streamlined, expert-driven testing experience — without the long queues and generalist methods of large environmental labs.
Although AGT Labs is newly launched, our foundation is built on over three decades of laboratory expertise, advanced chromatography and spectroscopy instrumentation, and deep regulatory knowledge. Every method in our food testing portfolio is validated against FDA BAM, AOAC, APHA, and ISO/IEC 17025 protocols.
Headquartered in Houston, TX, our FDA LAAF-recognized facility serves clients across the country, offering rapid 24–48 hour turnaround on most standard parameters, personalized project coordination, and reports that hold up under FDA, FSMA, and Prop 65 scrutiny.
Protecting Brands, Consumers, and Public Health
Our mission is to deliver accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant food testing that protects public health, safeguards brand reputation, and helps food & beverage companies bring safe products to market faster.
We are committed to helping our clients meet strict federal and state food safety regulations — including FDA 21 CFR Part 101, FSMA, FALCPA allergen labeling, and California Proposition 65 — while upholding the highest levels of analytical quality, transparency, and customer service.
Our Food Testing Accreditations
AGT Labs Food Testing operates under three concurrent recognitions that make our results defensible for regulators, retailers, and litigation.
FDA LAAF Recognized
Officially recognized under the FDA Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program — required for certain regulatory testing including FDA import detention and food safety verification.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Accredited to the international standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories — ensuring globally recognized, defensible analytical results for both chemistry and microbiology.
AOAC Validated Methods
Testing performed using AOAC International official methods of analysis — the gold standard for food chemistry and microbiology adopted by regulators worldwide.
Our Commitment to Defensible Food Safety Data
AGT Labs aligns with FDA and international food safety standards, ensuring defensible and traceable analytical results on every sample we receive.
Providing scientifically sound data for FDA & FSMA compliance.
Delivering timely results — 24–48 hours on most standard food parameters.
Following AOAC, FDA BAM, and ISO 17025 validation and review protocols.
Maintaining full chain-of-custody documentation and traceability for every sample.
Food-Safety Methods & Regulatory Standards
Every method in our food testing portfolio is validated against the official protocols of the regulatory and scientific bodies governing food safety.
FDA BAM
Bacteriological Analytical Manual
AOAC
Official methods for food testing
APHA
Compendium for microbiological examination of foods
ISO/IEC 17025
Lab competence & calibration standard
21 CFR Part 101
FDA nutrition facts labeling rules
Our Food Testing Capabilities
AGT Labs Food Testing is structured around four core service areas — every analysis performed in-house by food chemists and microbiologists at our Houston facility.
Chemical Testing
Additives, preservatives, heavy metals, pesticide residues, Prop 65, and FDA nutritional labeling analysis.
Microbiological Testing
APC, Coliform, E. coli, Yeast & Mold, and broad-spectrum foodborne pathogen detection.
Pathogen Screening
Rapid Salmonella, Listeria spp., L. monocytogenes, STEC, Vibrio, S. aureus, and Campylobacter detection.
Shelf Life & Compliance
Stability studies, allergen & gluten-free verification, and FDA import detention (DWPE) testing.
Industries We Serve
AGT Labs Food Testing supports food & beverage operators across the supply chain — from raw ingredient suppliers to retail-ready manufacturers.
Why Food Brands Choose AGT Labs
We combine cutting-edge analytical technology with deep food-safety regulatory expertise to deliver results that protect your brand, your consumers, and your bottom line.
ISO 17025 Accredited
AGT Labs meets the highest international standards for technical competence and calibration, ensuring your results are globally recognized and FDA LAAF-recognized.
Rapid Turnaround
We understand that time is shelf-life. Get accurate analysis reports delivered within 24–48 hours for most standard food testing parameters.
Parts-Per-Billion Precision
State-of-the-art chromatography and spectroscopy equipment detects contaminants at the parts-per-billion level — the precision your compliance demands.