SUPPLIERS
TO WATCH
MILKTESTNZ:
WHEN PUTTING
IT TO THE TEST
MATTERS
When visitors enter the premises
of MilkTestNZ they get hit with the
impression straight away: this is a
world-leading laboratory.
Inside its facilities you will find
highly automated processes
and advanced technology,
including a range of microbiology,
composition, analytical and
specialty tests that are carried out
in the laboratory.
The operational set-up of
the laboratory allows for fast
throughput and analysis of up to
25,000 samples per day. A range
of milk types are tested including
cow, goat, sheep, buffalo and deer
milk.
FT600
58 ANNUAL DIRECTORY 2020
“MilkTestNZ is a New Zealand
Accredited Laboratory adhering
to 17025 standards and also
holds accreditation as a
Reference Material Producer.
MilkTestNZ’s accreditation is
assessed and upheld by the
national accreditation body,
International Accreditation New
Zealand (IANZ). MilkTestNZ is
also an MPI approved laboratory
and is recognised by MPI under
the Animal Products Recognised
Laboratory Programme (RLP).”
In addition to the standard milk
tests required for farmer payment
and milk quality purposes,
MilkTestNZ has expanded its
testing scope to include milk
products and residue testing.
The company has established
itself as an independent laboratory
providing high quality results
with a rapid turnaround time.
Customers now have access to
a large number of tests including
DDE, antibiotic identification, fatty
acids and M bovis.
MilkTestNZ says that it
understands the importance for
customers to have a cost-effective
testing service that delivers rapid
results.
“The in-house technical expertise
and investment in innovation and
operational efficiencies allows us
to meet the ever changing needs
of our customers.”