Region Food Laboratory

Region Food Laboratory is an ISO 17025 accredited food microbiological testing and research lab located in Highland, Indiana. Established in 1990, the laboratory specializes in providing independent microbiological research, testing, and consulting services tailored to the food industry. Their services include routine food microbiological testing, allergen testing, shelf life and challenge studies, and on-site consulting for HACCP and sanitation issues. Accredited since 2010, the lab maintains the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). Region Food Laboratory serves small and midsize food companies, offering sample pick-up services in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and Northwest Indiana, as well as mail-in options. Their capabilities include aerobic plate count, coliform count, E. coli testing, salmonella detection, allergen testing, pH and moisture analysis, and more. The lab also provides environmental verification, sanitation audits, and validation studies. They are a trusted partner for food safety and quality assurance in the food industry.