North America Food Safety Testing Market by Contaminants, Technology, Food Types & Geography - Trends & Forecast to 2018

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'North American Food Safety Testing Market by Contaminants (Pathogen, GMO, Toxin, Pesticide), Technology (Traditional & Rapid), Food Types (Meat & Poultry, Dairy, Fruit & Vegetable, Processed Food) & Geography -Trends & Forecast to 2018'.

Food safety testing refers to the testing of food products to ensure the absence of contaminants that are responsible for food-borne illness, toxicity or poisoning. Food safety testing is essential to prevent consumption of contaminated food. Contamination of food can occur as a result of exposure to contaminated equipments or raw materials, contaminated water, improper handling, and inefficient treatment. In North America, food safety regulatory bodies such as FDA, CFIA, GFSI and USDA have been implementing food safety regulations to manufacture safe food using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems. The regulations specify testing of food materials and food manufacturing processes at every stage, to prevent food contamination and outbreaks of food-borne poisoning. Implementation of these food safety regulations has been driving the food safety testing market.

This report describes the North American food safety testing market in terms of contaminants such as pathogens, toxins, pesticides, genetically modified organisms and other contaminants such as food allergens and chemical residues in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Safety testing of food products such as meat & poultry products, dairy products, processed foods, fruits & vegetables, and other foods such as cereals and food additives, using technologies such as traditional & rapid testing methods, has been described in the report. The study also specifies the food safety contaminant testing market based on pathogen subtypes, in various food types, and geographies.

The North American food safety testing market is projected to grow from $3,707.7 million in 2012 to $5,640.1 million by 2018. In 2012, the U.S. dominated the food safety testing market largely due to the rigorous implementation of food safety regulations such as a zero tolerance policy for listeria contamination. The regulatory bodies in North America have been strictly supervising the implementation of HACCP systems by food manufacturers. The food safety concern among consumers has also been increasing due to the media influence. The market has been driven by the testing of food material during every stage of food production and processing.

This report provides full analysis of the key players in North American food safety testing industry, major technologies employed to detect contaminants and food products tested, with a clear insight and commentary on the developments and trends. With the huge opportunity in the market, the existing laboratories are experiencing a significant boom. Major growth in the food safety testing market is anticipated to come from U.S. and Canada. The market growth has also been attributed to the new product/services launch for food safety testing. The report provides detailed analysis of the current phase of the industry and the competitive strategies adopted by the major players in the food safety testing industry.

Scope of the Report
A. Contaminants
- Pathogens
-- Salmonella
-- E.coli
-- Listeria
-- Campylobacter
-- Other pathogens
- GMOs
- Pesticides
- Toxins
- Others (food allergens, chemical residues, etc.)
B. Technology
- Traditional methods
- Rapid testing methods
- Convenience-based
- PCR-based
- Immunoassay-based
- Other rapid methods
C. Food Types
- Meat and poultry products
- Dairy products
- Processed foods
- Fruit and vegetable
- Others (cereals, raw food materials etc.)
D. Geography
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction
1.1 Key Take-Aways
1.2 Report Description
1.3 Stakeholders
1.4 Research Methodology

2 Executive Summary

3 Premium Insights

4 Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Burning Issues
4.3 Winning Imperatives
4.4 Impact Analysis
4.5 Drivers
4.6 Restraint
4.7 Opportunities
4.8 Porter's Five Forces Model

5 Food Safety Testing Market, By Contaminants
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Pathogens
5.3 Pesticides
5.4 GMOS
5.5 Toxins
5.6 Other Contaminants

6 Food Safety Testing Market, By Technologies
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Traditional Technology
6.3 Rapid Technology

7 Food Safety Testing Market, By Food Types
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Meat & Poultry Products
7.3 Dairy Products
7.4 Processed Foods
7.5 Fruit & Vegetable
7.6 Other Food Products

8 Food Safety Testing Market, By Country
8.1 Introduction
8.2 U.S.
8.3 Canada
8.4 Mexico

9 Regulations

10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Introduction
10.2 New Products/Services Launch - Most Preferred Strategic Approach
10.3 Key Market Strategies
10.4 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2011 - 2013
10.5 Agreements, Partnerships & Collaborations, 2010 - 2013
10.6 New Service Launches/Developments, 2009 - 2013
10.7 Investments & Expansions, 2009 - 2013

11 Company Profiles (Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, And Developments)

Companies Mentioned