Cotecna unites global expertise to advance spices testing, ensuring trusted quality and safety for international markets.
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 Geo-Chem India
Geo-Chem India is one of the largest independent laboratories in India that offers comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification services across sectors such as food safety, consumer goods, and seafood quality. Recently, it expanded its capabilities with a new food testing laboratory in Unjha, Gujarat, further strengthening its service portfolio Geochem India brings deep local insight and international trust to clients.