SANAS Accredited Tests

Welcome to PJ Labs‘ comprehensive list of SANAS accredited tests. As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, we take pride in offering a diverse range of precise and reliable testing services in Cape Town. Our easy-to-navigate list ensures you can quickly find the specific test you need, while our timeline highlights our continuous growth and commitment to expanding our accredited services. With each addition, we strengthen our dedication to delivering accurate results and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Since 2018

Analysis

  • Free Fatty Acid (FFA)
  • Acid Value
  • Peroxide Value (PV)
  • Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
  • pH (Water)
  • Histamine
  • Protein / Nitrogen

Since 2021

Analysis

  • Patulin
  • Total Titratable Acidity
  • Water Activity
  • Salt (NaCl)

Since 2022

Analysis

  • Fat (Soxhlet)
  • pH (solids & chemicals)

Since 2024

Analysis

  • Ash
  • Moisture
  • Sand / Acid Insoluble Ash

Since 2026

Analysis

  • Anisidine Value
  • Moisture (Dean & Stark)

Planned for 2027

Analysis

  • Capsaicin
  • Hapargoside
  • Sorbic Acid
  • Benzoic Acid
  • Caffeine
  • Totox Value

Sanas Tests

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    Chilli and spice analysis at an ISO/IEC 17025 SANAS accredited laboratory – testing for food safety, authenticity, and quality assurance.
    Close-up of laboratory analysis of chillies and spices at Peter Johnson Laboratories, an ISO/IEC 17025 SANAS accredited facility in Cape Town. The image showcases precision testing equipment used for food safety, authenticity verification, and quality control in the spice industry.
    Patulin testing for food quality and safety – analysis of fruit pulp, fruit juice, and fruit juice concentrate at a SANAS accredited laboratory.
    Water activity testing for processed meats, dairy, baked goods, spices, nuts, and packaged food products at a SANAS accredited laboratory.
    Salt testing using SANAS accredited and internationally recognized AOCS test methods – purity assay (ex chloride), acid insoluble ash, and sulphate (SO4) analysis with a 5-7 working day turnaround.
    Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) testing for litchis, raisins, fruit juice, and spices at a SANAS accredited laboratory – ensuring food safety and compliance.
    Plant testing using pharmacopeia methods on plant materials, including Harpaoside analysis (Zeyheri and Procumbens) with a 5-7 working day turnaround at a SANAS accredited laboratory.
    Water testing for irrigation, boreholes, and construction using SANAS accredited APH methods at a certified laboratory.