What we do – SQM Laboratory Solutions

What we do

Microbiology Testing

Chemistry Testing

Consulting

Auditing

Training & Staff Development

Microbiological Testing

Our onsite SANAS accredited laboratory is fully equipped with state-of-the-art pieces of machinery to handle all your microbiological, food safety and food quality testing thus giving you peace of mind and guaranteed quality results within the shortest possible time.

Food

Total Plate Count
Total Coliforms
E.coli
Salmonella
S.aureus
B.cereus
Yeast and Moulds
Enterobacteriaceae
Listeria spp
Clostridium spp
Lactobacillus

Water

Total Plate Count
Total Coliforms
E.coli
Fecal Coliforms

Swabs

Total Plate Count
Total Coliforms
E.coli
Salmonella
S.aureus
Listeria spp

Chemistry Testing

SQM Laboratory Solutions’ chemistry laboratory (non-accredited) is equipped with high-tech instruments to consistently provide the best analytical and testing services. Analysis include the determination of the physical and chemical characteristics of test samples and the identification and determination of target components in a variety of matrices.

Chemistry Matrices

Determination of Conductivity
Determination of pH
Determination of Chloride Content
Turbidity
Colour
Total Dissolved Solids

Consulting

With extensive expertise in ISO/IEC 17025, SQM Laboratory is your ideal partner to guide your organisation in its journey to establishing a sound Laboratory Management System both from a Quality and Technical view. We are equipped to provide customized solutions which are broadly housed under the following categories:

Laboratory start-up cost analysis, designing of the lab
Compilation of Quality manual, standard operating procedures and supporting documents in accordance with ISO 17025
Maintenance of existing laboratory management system
Root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions on non-conforming products
Method development and validation

Auditing

The success of any system is underpinned by an effective audit function and as SQM, we have mastered the art of evaluating systems to ensure they are compliant to the dictates of ISO/IEC 17025.

Auditing

Internal auditing of both technical and management requirements according to ISO/ILEC 17025
GAP analysis audit on new or existing system in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025

Training and Staff Development

Leading companies of the world have placed staff development at the top of their agenda as it is the only sustainable way of guaranteeing the delivery of a seamless superior service. We offer tailor made training solutions to help address our clients’ unique pain points through modern training techniques and methods.

Method validation and measurement uncertainty
Basic Laboratory Techniques
Internal auditing
Root Cause Analysis
Quality Management System implementation in line with ISO 17025

About SQM

SQM Laboratory Solutions (Pty) Ltd is an independent SANAS accredited testing laboratory and specialist consultant that offers distinct services which ensure effective implementation and maintenance of both management and technical systems in line with ISO/IEC 17025.