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Advancing Food Safety Through Scientific Excellence at IAFP

From our legacy in microbiology to our global leadership in Chemistry, Consulting, and Auditing—Mérieux NutriSciences is your partner for total food safety and quality protection. Visit us at IAFP to discuss your food safety challenges with our experts. 

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Actionable Insights for Your Most Complex Food Safety Challenges


As a proud IAFP Sustaining Member, Mérieux NutriSciences doesn’t just attend the annual meeting; we contribute to the collective knowledge of the food safety community. We are here to bridge the gap between complex laboratory data and actionable in-plant solutions. Whether you are navigating emerging chemical contaminants or refining your environmental monitoring program, our experts are on-site to discuss the data driving the future of food safety. 

Methodological Rigor

Validated testing protocols across Microbiology and Chemistry that meet the highest international standards (ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation).

Technical Advocacy

Our experts actively contribute to IAFP committees and Professional Development Groups (PDGs), helping shape the future industry standards.

Regulatory Intelligence

Translating FSMA 204, GFSI Requirements, and global export chemistry limits into actionable operational reality.

Integrated Food Safety Services: Microbiology, Chemistry, and Consulting

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Microbiology & Pathogen Environmental Monitoring Program

Move beyond compliance with data-driven EMPs. We provide specialized detection for Salmonella, Listeria, and indicator organisms, supported by expert interpretation.

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High-Sensitivity Analytical Chemistry

 Quantifying risk where it’s hardest to find. Specialized testing for allergens, pesticides, and heavy metals using state-of-the-art LC-MS/MS and GC-MS instrumentation.
 
 
 
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Technical Consulting & Food Safety Culture

Our consultants serve as an extension of your QA team, offering process validation, shelf-life studies, and strategies to strengthen your organizational safety culture.
 
 
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Accredited Auditing & Certification

Reliable third-party verification and GFSI-level auditing (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000) to ensure supply chain transparency and brand protection.

 

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Meet the Leadership Team

Sherry Barsamian 

Senior Vice President, Operations 

Sabahnur Demirci

Vice President, Expert Partners

Dr. Emilio Esteban

Chief Scientific Officer

Ali Parvanehvar 

Division Vice President, Research Services  

Tracie Sheehan

Vice President, Technical Services

Cole Tautges

Vice President, Operations

Food Safety and Quality Resources

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Your pain? We understand. This is why we do what we do, and can provide you with an experience like no other.