The vision of SMT LABS is to be a top-performing company in microbiological testing in South Africa, providing excellent customer service, constantly improving our performance and aiding the food industry in South Africa to produce quality products.
SMT LABS was established in August 2013 in Bloemfontein and opened a second branch in Johannesburg in 2019, SMT LABS further expanded by opening a veterinary laboratory in Centurion in 2021.
Food testing is a critical component of an effective food safety management system.
This can be a complicated process – what to test, when to test and how to sample are just some of the questions we aim to help you answer. That is why you need SMT LABS as your partner. Together we’ll ensure that quality food is provided for all South Africans. We contribute to this shared goal by testing food products accurately and go the extra mile for you, our valued client.
Here’s why SMT LABS is the preferred South African laboratory:
- We are the only laboratories in SA accredited for Total Plate Count (TPC) on contact paddles.
- We are SANAS accredited, DALLRD approved and a Woolworths approved laboratory.
- We are one of only a few labs accredited in SA for testing Salmonella spp. on the following matrices: Animal Feed, Boot Swabs, Rectum Swabs and Fluff.
- We are one of only a few labs accredited in SA for testing Listeria monocytogenes in water.
- We are one of only a few labs in SA accredited for testing Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the following matrices: Swabs, Water and Food.
- We are one of only a few labs in SA accredited for Campylobacter spp. Detection and Enumeration.
- SMT LABS BFN not only offers microbiological testing, but can also assist with testing the cleaning efficacy of your disinfectants.
By incorporating the latest technologies and testing methods, we have the fastest turn-around time in South Africa. Our staff are renowned for their integrity and accuracy and we service the whole of South Africa.