Global Food Safety Testing Market (by Contaminants, Pathogens, Type of Food Tested, Technology/Method, Region), Impact of COVID-19, Company Profiles, Major Acquisitions and Recent Developments – Forecast to 2028

Global Food Safety Testing Market (by Contaminants, Pathogens, Type of Food Tested, Technology/Method, Region), Impact of COVID-19, Company Profiles, Major Acquisitions and Recent Developments – Forecast to 2028

The global food safety testing market is predicted to surpass US$ 32 Billion by 2028. Food contamination now-a-days is quickly becoming a worldwide issue, that is raising the concern for adequate food safety testing methods and procedures. Food-related queries and complaints are continuously rising with time, which reflects a growing concern of government authorities and consumers. Food safety is threatened by microbial pathogens, viruses, toxins, genetically modified organism content, pesticides, food allergens and others. The practice of food safety testing has gained considerable significance over the past few years in view of growing incidences of food-borne illnesses and poisoning caused by contaminated food products. Companies engaged in the manufacturing and distributions of food products are mandated by respective regional and international regulatory agencies to implement food safety testing and certification. Growth in developed regions, such as North America and Western Europe, and stringent regulations on the quality of food exports in developing countries are projected to be the key drivers for the growth of this market.

Impact of COVID-19 on Global Food Safety Testing Market

The COVID–19 outbreak has become a global stress test. As the number of people infected with the virus continues to rise around the world, uncertainties about global economic growth increases. The COVID–19 disease has infected over 567.3 million people worldwide. Globally the death toll has reached 6,387,222 according to the latest statistics from the Worldometers (as of July 17, 2022). The number is still growing, and the duration of the pandemic is still difficult to predict. The reactions to the COVID–19 pandemic and its effects on societies and economies around the world cannot be understated. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the globe are demanding safer food for consumption as a precautionary measure. COVID-19 has caused disruptions to the food supply chains around the world and raised concerns about food security. Food safety testing market has experienced a notable uptick since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, as food security and sustainability have been recognized as key areas of focus.

Food Safety Testing Market by Contaminant -

Among the contaminants of food, testing for pathogens dominated, with Salmonella accounting for the largest share in the food safety testing market. Many food product recalls by FDA have been recently registered in the U.S. and other countries, especially due to Salmonella contamination. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) is the second leading contaminant in the food safety testing market. GMO testing segment is primarily driven by rising awareness among consumers regarding the presence of harmful GMOs in edible products. While Toxins and the Pesticides are the third and fourth leading contaminants in the food safety testing market.

Food Safety Testing Market by Pathogen -

Salmonella testing dominated the global market for food pathogen testing owing to the large number of foodborne outbreaks due to Salmonella in foods such as meat & poultry, dairy, processed food, and fruits & vegetables. E-coli testing is the 2nd leading segment of the food pathogen testing market, driven by rising awareness regarding hygiene; government regulations regarding water & food management; and increasing prevalence of water-borne diseases, such as diarrhea and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Listeria food testing and Campylobacter is the third and fourth leading market for food pathogen testing.

Food Safety Testing Market by Food Type

- The global food safety testing market is dominated by Meat, poultry, & seafood followed by Processed food products as maximum number of illnesses have been associated with these applications globally. These two segments together accounted for around 60% share of the total food safety testing market in 2021. Dairy and dairy products is the third leading application of food safety testing market being followed by fruits and vegetables.

Food Safety Testing Market by Region -

Geographically, North America dominated the food safety testing market and this trend is projected to continue through 2028, driven by factors such as well-established food and beverage industry; increased globalization of food trade; advancements in technology; increasing food safety & food quality standards; rising demand for convenience and packaged food products; increased incidence of chemical contamination outbreaks during food processing; and increased GMO testing due to rising import of soy, corn, and canola. Western Europe is the second leading region for food safety testing market. Japan captured third highest share of the global food safety testing market in 2021 being followed by China. The Asia-Pacific market is driven by stringent food safety regulations and the trend of globalization in food supply trade.

Food Safety Testing Market by Method / Technology -

Immunodiagnostics accounted for largest share of the food safety testing market, driven by the advancement of testing technologies and the increase in demand for advanced and rapid technology systems. Traditional microbiology market share is declining year on year owing to the time consuming and labor-intensive factors associated with the traditional methods. Molecular diagnostics represent a highly effective tool in the detection and quantification of food safety threats associated with practically any nucleic acid content with intact sequences. Molecular diagnostics have the potential to revolutionize quality testing in food production. Due to the health and safety risks posed by chemical, microbiological and environmental contaminants, analytical methods are increasingly becoming a centerpiece of food safety programs.

iGATE RESEARCH report titled “Global Food Safety Testing Market (by Contaminants, Pathogens, Type of Food Tested, Technology/Method, Region), Impact of COVID-19, Company Profiles, Major Acquisitions and Recent Developments – Forecast to 2028” provides a comprehensive assessment of the fast-evolving, high-growth global food safety testing market.



This 254 Page report with 57 Figures and 11 Tables has been analyzed from 12 viewpoints:

1. Global - Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast (2010 - 2028)

2. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Food Safety Testing Market

3. Global - Food Safety Testing Market Share and Forecast (2010 - 2028)

4. Global Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast - By Contaminant (2010 - 2028)

5. Global Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast - By Pathogen (2010 - 2028)

6. Global Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast - By Food Type (2015 - 2028)

7. Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast - Regional Analysis (2013 - 2028)

8. Global Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast - By Method / Technology (2012 - 2028)

9. Global Food Safety Testing Market - Major Acquisitions (2004 - 2022)

10. Global Food Safety Testing Market – Recent Developments

11. Global Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast - Key Players Analysis

12. Global Food Safety Testing Market - Growth Drivers and Challenges


By Contaminants - Global Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast

1. Pathogens

2. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

3. Toxins

4. Pesticides

5. Other (Food Allergens and Chemical Residues)


By Pathogens - Global Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast

1. Salmonella

2. E-Coli

3. Listeria

4. Campylobacter

5. Others

By Food Type - Global Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast

1. Meat and Poultry

2. Dairy and Dairy Products

3. Processed Food

4. Fruits and Vegetables

5. Others (Cereals, Grains and Sauce)


By Region - Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast

1. North America

2. Central and South America

3. Western Europe

4. Eastern Europe

5. Japan

6. China

7. Rest of Asia Pacific

8. Middle East and Africa


By Method / Technology - Global Food Safety Testing Market and Forecast

1. Traditional Microbiology

2. Immunodiagnostics

3. Molecular Diagnostics

4. Analytical Chemistry


Global Food Safety Testing Market – Company Profiles

1. Agilent Technologies

2. bioMerieux SA

3. DuPont

4. 3M

5. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

6. Bio-Rad

7. SGS SA

8. Eurofins

9. Intertek

10. Bureau Veritas

11. Neogen Corporation


Data Sources

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Research Methodologies

Primary Research Methodologies: Questionnaires, Surveys, Interviews with Individuals, Small Groups, Telephonic Interview, etc.

Secondary Research Methodologies: Printable and Non-printable sources, Newspaper, Magazine and Journal Content, Government and NGO Statistics, white Papers, Information on the Web, Information from Agencies Such as Industry Bodies, Companies Annual Report, Government Agencies, Libraries and Local Councils and a large number of Paid Databases.