| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 11.80 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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Italy Food Safety Testing Market Analysis
The Italy Food Safety Testing Market is expected to register a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period.
The extensive food and stringent food safety regulations implemented by the European Union are expected to drive the Italy food safety testing market. Food safety has come under threat from the rising incidence of foodborne illnesses, incidences of adulteration, and toxicity, which has increased the demand for food safety testing in the country. This stems in part from a rash of prominent 'food scares' in Italy in December 2022, the Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute) issued a warning regarding the few batches of the Veroni Supergiant Mortadella product due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in it which killed one person and sickened more than 20 people. Also, according to World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people worldwide, or about 1 in 10, become unwell after eating contaminated food, and 420,000 people pass away each year.
Additionally, the market is being driven by an increase in consumer knowledge of food safety, conditions involving chemical contamination, and improvements in speedy inspection. The quality of products is also improving as a result of regulatory changes intended to reduce the number of people who contract foodborne illnesses like nausea, food poisoning, and diarrhea. The Food Standards Agency identifies two primary types of food fraud: selling potentially dangerous and unsuitable food goods at retail and purposeful mislabeling of food. For instance, in September 2022, the Food and Drug Administration issued warnings to businesses concerning import infractions and Listeria in fresh fruit facilities as part of its enforcement activities.
Italy Food Safety Testing Market Trends
Rising Importance of Food Safety Supporting Market Demand
One of the most widely traded commodities across the globe is food, which if uncontrolled can pose a serious risk to public safety. As a result of globalization, the supply chain needs to be closely watched to make sure imports/exports adhere to rules governing food safety and are unaltered. Also, the rise in food-borne diseases due to low food quality has raised the importance to have access to a safe, clean food supply is a necessity for humans. With food safety becoming an essential part of nutrition security, the food industry has also established a set of food safety testing procedures. According to Food and Feed Safety Alert, Italy (RASFF), the number of safety alerts was highest for fish and fish products in 2021 followed by nuts, fruits and vegetables, and others. Thus, the Instituto Superiore di Sanita, reports, to protect the public's health, it is crucial that chemical risks be mitigated throughout the food supply chain across the country. Hence, research needed to be carried out by manufacturers to identify, evaluate, and manage health issues associated with food consumption due to the presence of involuntary pollutants or compounds purposely put into the various food chains for different technical goals, including assessment of dietary exposure to pollutants and voluntarily added compounds, GMO foods among others.
Thus, the growing consumer interest in food quality has propelled high technological advancements, which are, thereby, driving the food safety testing market in the country. Enhanced surveillance and detection methods have contributed to the growth of the food safety testing scenario in the country. The regulatory bodies in the country such as the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed encourage testing practices during every stage of food production and processing. Additionally, under Europe's general food law, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, food imported to European markets should meet the same standards that the EU requires for food produced within Europe.
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Increase in Non-compliant Food Products to Fuel Market Demand
The rising competition among food manufacturers is leading to more food fraud cases particularly giving rise to tampering with food products, misleading statements, and faulty packaging. Food fraud is also done for financial gains, which directly threatens the health of consumers. Non-compliant food products threatening the health of consumers lead to food recalls. A food recall occurs when a food manufacturer or producer takes a product off the market which may cause illness to consumers. Government agencies may also require a food call which may happen for many reasons such as the discovery of foreign objects such as broken glass or metal, the discovery of organisms including parasites such as Cyclospora, and bacteria such as salmonella, and the discovery of a major allergen that does not appear on the product label.
The rise in the production of non-complaint food products by companies in the United States has been a major health concern leading to food recall alerts, as of 2021, 289 food safety alerts were recalled in Italy according to Minstero della Salute. Furthermore, the outbreaks of food illnesses despite routine monitoring are leading to augmented food recalls. Consumer complaints regarding undeclared ingredients and allergens in food products leading to adulteration and serious health hazards are encouraging the need for food safety testing for the products before and after they are packed.
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Italy Food Safety Testing Industry Overview
Italy's food safety testing market is fragmented with high growth potential. There is an increasing presence of key global players; however, the small-scale and private-label laboratories have posted a significant impact on the overall market growth. Merieux Nutrisciences, Bureau Veritas, and others witness a domineering presence in Italy. Active acquisitions of domestic players and the expansion of business units give the active players an added advantage in the market. Acquisition and merger followed by expansion are the major strategies adopted by the leading players in the country.
Italy Food Safety Testing Market Leaders
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Merieux NutriSciences
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Bureau Veritas
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ALS Limited
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Eurofins Scientific
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Intertek Group PLC
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Italy Food Safety Testing Market News
April 2023: MĆ©rieux NutriSciences, one of the global leaders in food safety, quality, and sustainability, acquired Blonk, a leading international food system sustainability company. According to the company, the acquisition will strengthen and accelerate its contribution to the sustainability of food systems.
September 2021: Eurofins Scientific expanded its two units Eurofins Product Testing Italy Srl and Eurofins Modulo Uno Srl at its new headquarters in Zola Predosa, Emilian Italy. According to the company, the expansion would allow the availability of larger and more suitable premises in a modern and more easily accessible structure, to continue to offer an even better service to its customers.
May 2021: Eurofins Scientific, Italy, expanded a test and certification center, a few kilometers from its ex laboratory already present at the headquarters in Turin,
Italy Food Safety Testing Industry Segmentation
Food safety testing is a scientific procedure that assesses food safety based on its microbiological, physical, or chemical composition.
The Italy food safety testing market is segmented by contaminant testing, technology, and application. By contaminant testing, the market is segmented into pathogen testing, pesticide and residue testing, mycotoxin testing, GMO testing, allergen testing, and other containment testing. By technology, the market is segmented into immunoassay-based, chromatography and spectrometry (which is further segmented into HPLC-based, LC-MS/MS-based, and other chromatography and spectrometry), and other technologies. Based on application, the market studied is segmented into animal feed and pet food, and food. The food segment is further sub-segmented into meat and poultry, dairy, fruits and vegetables, processed food (which is further segmented into baby food, bakery products, savory and sweet snacks, and dietary supplements), crops, and other foods. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been provided based on value (in USD million).
| Contaminant Type | Pathogen Testing | ||
| Mycotoxin Testing | |||
| Pesticide and Residue Testing | |||
| GMO Testing | |||
| Allergen Testing | |||
| Other Contaminants Testing | |||
| Technology | Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | ||
| Immunoassay-based | |||
| Chromatography and Spectrometry | HPLC Based | ||
| LC-MS/MS-Based | |||
| Other Chromatography and Spectrometry | |||
| Other Technologies | |||
| Application | Animal Feed and Pet Food | ||
| Food | Meat and Poultry | ||
| Dairy | |||
| Fruits and Vegetables | |||
| Processed Food | |||
| Baby Food | |||
| Bakery Products | |||
| Savory and Sweet Snacks | |||
| Dietary Supplements | |||
| Crops | |||
| Other Foods | |||
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Italy Food Safety Testing Market Research FAQs
What is the current Italy Food Safety Testing Market size?
The Italy Food Safety Testing Market is projected to register a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Italy Food Safety Testing Market?
Merieux NutriSciences, Bureau Veritas, ALS Limited, Eurofins Scientific and Intertek Group PLC are the major companies operating in the Italy Food Safety Testing Market.
What years does this Italy Food Safety Testing Market cover?
The report covers the Italy Food Safety Testing Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Italy Food Safety Testing Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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