African Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC)

Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is Afreximbank's technical partner on the African Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC) project. Bureau Veritas will ensure that AQAC meets the ISO 17025 standard for testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring the credibility and reliability of the following services, among others: physical and chemical testing of Food and Agri, contaminants analysis, microbiological testing, water analysis, soil analysis, plant analysis, and organic substrate analysis.

Your challenges

To meet today's consumers' demands for safe and high-quality food products, you must demonstrate responsible practices, complete product traceability, and compliance with tough laws as a food industry professional.

AQAC Laboratory is an initiative of Afreximbank developed and created to ensure that Made in Africa products to be consumed within the continent meet the required safety/health standards and to enable export of African products to comply with export requirements (applicable standards and technical regulations) within international markets and thus increase the acceptability of Made in Africa´s products in the international market. This laboratory facility will be managed and operated by us to the standards that comply with all relevant National and International Import and Export regulations, policies and narratives that apply to our service scope.

African Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC) facility

The AQAC is located on a 5-hectare plot along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.

The site is 65km from Lagos, Nigeria’s main port city and commercial capital, and 75km from Ibadan, a major commercial and industrial hub in south-western Nigeria. It is at the center of a region known for export agriculture.

How we support

We offer a full range of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services to ensure that the AQAC meets the ISO 17025 standard for the safety and quality of your food products from farm to fork, including physical and chemical testing, contaminant analysis, microbiological testing, water analysis, soil analysis, plant analysis, and organic substrate analysis, among other services.

The AQAC solutions and services

AGRI-FOOD & COMMODITIES TESTING

Bureau Veritas’ services minimize risk for Agri-Commodities businesses, with stringent controls at every link in the supply chain

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Bureau Veritas offers a comprehensive “Farm-to-Fork” service helping to minimise risk throughout the entire supply chain. Our global network of state-of-the-art laboratories and qualified inspection staff is well placed to support you with you with a complete suite of product related services, providing unique risk management solutions and peace of mind.

We offer a wide range of services to help meet the needs and minimise risks of your business. Our proactive inspection services maximise control at every link in the supply chain and protects consumers by confirming that imported food and agricultural products meet agreed national and international standards.

Pesticides Residue Testing (MRL)

With health concerns related to the use of pesticides, safe levels known as Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs), have been established for countries across the globe. AQAC technical expertise and instrumentation can help ensure that regulatory requirements are met for over 600 different pesticides in feed and food products such as meat, dairy, fish, fruit and vegetables.

Residue Studies Laboratory Phase

To obtain authorization label for a plant protection product it is necessary to supply data about the residues on the crops and/or on the soil accumulation to verify that they are within the parameters allowed by regulatory authorities. The residue studies are managed according to the Good Laboratory Practices applied to the field phase application and sampling and to the Laboratory phase (analysis).

Aflatoxin Testing

GC Mas spectroscopy

LC Mass Spectroscopy

Commodities: Sesame Seed, Sorghum, Beans, Maize, Ginger, Soya beans etc
Agricultural Testing
- #agri-food testing
- #Agri Commodities
- #agriculture
FOOD PRODUCTS & WATER TESTING

The global food industry is facing growing demand for sustainable, safe, high-quality product. We help you meet these expectations, while mitigating risks and protecting your brand.

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FOOD PRODUCTS

Full Nutritional Label claim testing

Organoleptic, Visual, Odor and taste

Vitamins

Sugar Profiling

Fatty Acid Profiling

Cholesterol

Total Dietary Fiber

Titration, Acid Value,

Free Fatty Acids,

Peroxide Values

Dumas
   Automated Kjeldahl solution
   GC-FID
   HPLC/RID
   LCMSMS

WATER TESTING

Potable water Testing

Borehole water Testing

ICP(Heavy metals)

Ion Chromatography(Cations & Anions)

Other analysis offered (Soil, Sludge, waste water, Bottled water, process water etc).
Food - From Farm to Fork

Water Testing
- #Food Testing
- #Food Safety
- #Food & Water Testing
MICROBIOLOGY TESTING

Microbiological testing is performed in all types of food to detect the presence of harmful bacteria and other micro-organisms. Bureau Veritas' testing ensures your product are pathogen-free and safe for consumption.

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Total bacteria Count

Total Coliforms

Listeria monocytogenes

Salmonella Species

E.Coli

Enterobacteriaceae

S.aureus

Yeast & Mould

C.Perfringens
Microbiological Testing
- #microbiology testing
AGRI TESTING

We perform soil and input analyses to determine the quality of your plants, water, fertilizers, and phytosanitary products

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Water Analysis(Water for Irrigation)

Determine the quality of irrigation water and identify its nutrient composition to better control the fertigation.

Organic Substrate analysis

Be aware of chemical element composition to establish the necessary organic amendments.

Soil Analysis

Allow you to check the soil nutrient composition, considering its chemical elements and its potential to nourish plants.

Plant Analysis(Leaf, Roots, Fruits etc.,)

Determine the nutritional status of plants and detect nutrient deficiencies, which are
essential to choose the right fertilization plan, suitable for your needs.
Agri Testing
- #water Analysis
- #soil Analysis
- #plant Analysis