Cotecna’s labs deliver precise spices testing services, helping businesses meet regulatory standards and customer expectations.
Spices are among the most traded commodities worldwide, valued for their cultural and culinary importance. Yet they face increasingly complex regulatory requirements and growing consumer demand for food safety and authenticity. Through our integrated network of laboratories, Cotecna provides comprehensive spice testing services, including pesticide residue analysis, illegal dyes, aflatoxins, alkaloids, ETO, allergens, heavy metals detection, microbiological screening, and authenticity verification.
At Cotecna, we are proud to strengthen spice authenticity and testing capabilities by bringing together the expertise of our specialized hubs: Geo-Chem Laboratories, Neotron, Cotecna Lab Netherlands (acting under the name NofaLab until January 1, 2027), Fitosoil, Shiva Analyticals, and Wimpey Laboratories. By uniting our strengths, we are positioning ourselves as a trusted partner for the global spices industry, ensuring safety, authenticity, and compliance across international markets.
By combining the capabilities of our laboratories, Cotecna delivers consistent quality and advanced analytical solutions tailored to the needs of growers, producers, processors, exporters, and importers. Our unified approach ensures that businesses can meet stringent international standards while protecting consumers and preserving the integrity of global spice trade.
We have also recently published our Spices Brochure, a detailed guide showcasing our full range of services for the sector. The brochure highlights innovative testing methods, compliance support, and certification programs designed to help stakeholders navigate regulatory challenges and build consumer trust.
“Our unified expertise across Geo-Chem, Neotron, Cotecna Lab Netherlands (acting under the name NofaLab until January 1, 2027), Fitosoil, Shiva Analyticals, and Wimpey Laboratories allows us to provide unparalleled support to the spices industry. With the launch of our Spices Brochure, we are reinforcing our commitment to quality, safety, and authenticity in every step of the supply chain.”
With our global footprint and specialized hubs, we are uniquely positioned to safeguard the future of the spices industry, ensuring that every product reaching consumers meets the highest standards of excellence.
For further information about our services or to obtain a free quotation, please contact us.
About Cotecna - Spices Testing
With over 50 years of global experience, Cotecna is a trusted partner in testing, inspection, and certification services across agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals.
In the spices sector, Cotecna supports clients across Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia by:
- Ensuring compliance with international food safety and quality standards
- Verifying product authenticity and origin
- Managing pesticide, contaminant, and residue risks
- Supporting sustainability and organic certification programmes
- Helping navigate evolving regulatory and market requirements
Through our global laboratory network, technical expertise, and deep regional knowledge, Cotecna helps spice producers, traders, and brands mitigate risk, protect their reputation, and build confidence in international markets.
About Fitosoil
Fitosoil is an ISO 17025-accredited private laboratory specialising in advanced analysis for the agri-food, environmental, industrial, and public health sectors. Our expert team and cutting-edge technology help our clients to comply with regulations, ensure safety, and improve their processes. As part of the Cotecna Group, a world leader in inspection, certification and analysis, we are committed to providing quality and reliable services. At Fitosoil, we provide accurate, customised analytical solutions tailored to each client's specific requirements.