Agq Labs USA

Name

Agq Labs USA

Legal name

Labs & Technological Services AGQ SL

Website

https://agqlabs.us.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pesticide Residue & Agrochemical Screening Services (Soil/Plant/Water) (AFACAKAF), Regulatory Compliance Testing (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALADAA), Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis & Food Defense/Fraud Programs (AFALAAAO)

Keywords

• Food safety testing
• Analytical chemistry laboratory
• Agronomy services
• Pesticide residue analysis
• Nutritional labeling testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxnard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food Safety Testing Services: Laboratory testing services for pesticide residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, glyphosate, PFAS, and other contaminants in food products. Pricing based on specific test types and sample volumes. Revenue generated per sample analyzed with potential for volume discounts.
2. Agricultural/ Agronomy Testing: Soil testing, irrigation water analysis, plant tissue analysis, saturated paste analysis, root reserves testing, bacterial water testing, fruit quality assessment, and cell wall calcium testing. Supports optimization of agricultural operations.
3. Nutritional Testing Services: Comprehensive nutritional content analysis for FDA nutritional labeling compliance. Tests include calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and sugars. Services sports nutrition, baby food, functional foods, and meal delivery sectors.
4. FDA Detention Management: Comprehensive sampling, testing, and regulatory submission services to help businesses respond to FDA import detentions. Includes sampling coordination, laboratory analysis, FDA package preparation via ITACS, and regulatory compliance support.
5. Crop Nutritional Monitoring Consulting: Patented monitoring system with expert agronomist interpretation for fertigation optimization and crop management. Includes soil solution analysis, irrigation water testing, and ongoing nutritional monitoring throughout production cycles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AGQ Labs USA is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited analytical chemistry laboratory that provides testing services for the food and agricultural industries from its Oxnard, California facility. Core services include food safety contaminant testing (pesticide residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, PFAS, glyphosate, allergens, microplastics), nutritional content analysis for FDA labeling compliance, agricultural testing (soil, irrigation water, plant tissue), the patented Crop Nutritional Monitoring system, and FDA detention management for importers. Testing is supported by the proprietary BeSafer online data platform for sample tracking and result access.

Product overview

AGQ Labs USA offers a comprehensive portfolio of analytical testing services organized around three core divisions: Food Safety Testing, Agronomy Services, and FDA Detention Management. The Food Safety division provides extensive contaminant testing including pesticide residues (via LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS), heavy metals, mycotoxins, PFAS, microplastics, allergens, and nutritional analysis. The Agronomy division delivers crop optimization through its patented Crop Nutritional Monitoring system, agricultural testing (soil, water, plant tissue), and specialized services like GIS-NDVI mapping. The FDA Detention Management service assists importers with compliance testing and regulatory submission. All services are supported by the proprietary BeSafer online platform for real-time sample tracking and data access. The company operates ISO 17025 accredited laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BeSafer: Online platform for data consultation and processing for clients to view sample status and access reports.

Products and services

• Food Safety Testing Comprehensive analytical testing services ensuring the safety and quality of food products through detection of contaminants, pesticide residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, PFAS, microplastics, glyphosate, chlorates, perchlorates, quaternary ammonium, nitrofurans, inorganic arsenic, histamine, antibiotics, dithiocarbamates, allergens, and packaging analysis. Designed for food manufacturers, processors, and brand owners needing regulatory compliance for FDA, USDA, EPA, and international standards including California Prop 65.
• Nutritional Testing Laboratory analysis of nutritional content in food and beverage products, providing accurate data for nutritional labeling compliance with FDA requirements. Tests cover calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and sugars, serving sports nutrition, baby and infant food, functional foods and beverages, and meal delivery companies needing accurate nutritional facts panels and serving size calculations.
• Agricultural Testing Agronomic analytical testing services including soil testing, irrigation water analysis, plant tissue testing, saturated paste analysis, root reserves testing, bacterial water testing, fruit quality assessment, and cell wall calcium testing. Supports optimization of agricultural operations for farmers, growers, and agricultural companies needing analytical testing and agronomic consulting for crop optimization, sustainability, and yield improvement.
• Crop Nutritional Monitoring Patented system for monitoring soil-plant-water interactions throughout the production cycle using suction probes and laboratory analysis to optimize fertilization and irrigation. Includes expert agronomist interpretation, soil solution analysis, irrigation water testing, and ongoing nutritional monitoring to optimize fertigation and crop management, with established reference curves for the main crops globally.
• Crop Evaluation Specialized agricultural advisory service providing comprehensive crop evaluation studies with personalized recommendations for nutritional, water, and comprehensive crop management strategies. Service has aided growers across more than 1 million hectares worldwide, supporting some of the largest producers, exporters, and multinational companies in citrus, olive groves, avocados, berries, nuts, table grapes, stone fruit, and vegetables.
• FDA Detention Management Expert regulatory compliance services helping importers respond to FDA detentions through comprehensive sampling coordination, laboratory analysis with capability to test 550+ active compounds, and FDA package preparation via ITACS to accelerate removal from the FDA Red List. Includes dedicated FDA Account Manager support, supply chain partnerships, and pricing models tailored to regulatory compliance needs.
• Prop 65 Testing California Proposition 65 compliance testing services for food products, including heavy metal testing, pesticide testing, and exposure assessments for products sold into the California market.
• Glyphosate Testing Accredited LC-MS/MS analysis for detection of glyphosate, glufosinate, and AMPA residues in food products with limit of quantification of 0.01 mg/kg for regulatory compliance.
• BeSafer Platform Online platform for data consultation and processing that lets customers access real-time sample status, view analytical results, and manage testing data through a web browser or mobile application, with direct linkage to AGQ Labs USA's testing workflow.

Quantifiable outcome

• Advised over 1 million hectares of agricultural land worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record.

• American Society of AgronomyOthersProfessional organization for agronomists. AGQ Labs participates as member supporting sustainability and innovation in agriculture. Partnership aligns with AGQ Labs mission for excellence in agricultural chemistry and plant nutrition.
• American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)OthersTrade association representing frozen food manufacturers. AGQ Labs provides testing services for member companies ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.
• California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA)OthersProfessional association for pest control professionals in California. AGQ Labs supports members with pesticide residue testing and MRL compliance services.
• Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC)OthersInternational association of analytical science professionals. AGQ Labs aligns with AOAC standardized methods including AOAC 2007.01 for pesticide residue testing.
• Oxnard Chamber of CommerceOthersLocal business chamber supporting Oxnard area businesses. AGQ Labs participates as member serving the local agricultural and food processing community.
• Crop Science Society of AmericaOthersProfessional society for crop science researchers. AGQ Labs engages with members to advance agricultural science and sustainable crop production practices.
• Soil Science Society of AmericaOthersProfessional organization dedicated to advancing soil science. Supports AGQ Labs soil testing and agronomy services with scientific expertise.
• Western GrowersOthersTrade association for fresh produce growers in the western United States. AGQ Labs provides food safety testing and crop nutritional monitoring for member companies.
• International Fresh Produce AssociationOthersGlobal trade association for fresh produce and floral industries. AGQ Labs supports members with comprehensive food safety and quality testing services.
• Tea Association of the USAOthersTrade association for tea industry in the United States. AGQ Labs provides specialized testing services for tea products including pesticide residue and heavy metal analysis.
• Ventura County Food Safety AssociationOthersLocal food safety organization in Ventura County. AGQ Labs actively participates supporting food safety best practices in the regional food industry.
• California League of Food ProducersOthersTrade association for California food processors. AGQ Labs provides analytical testing services to member companies for regulatory compliance.
• Ventura County Farm DayOthersAgricultural education event connecting consumers with local farms. AGQ Labs supports agricultural education in Ventura County.
• Farm Bureau of Ventura CountyOthersAgricultural advocacy organization representing farmers and ranchers in Ventura County. AGQ Labs participates supporting local agricultural community.
• The Olive Oil SourceOthersResource organization for olive oil industry. AGQ Labs provides specialized agronomic and quality testing services for olive sector including soil, irrigation water, and tissue testing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ALS Limited: Public testing services group with dedicated food and environmental testing operations using ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS workflows. Direct competitor for residue, heavy metal and agronomy-related analytical testing.
• Certified Laboratories: Mid-sized North American food and nutraceutical testing laboratory offering microbiological, chemical and shelf-life testing. Comparable scale and customer base to AGQ's US food testing operations.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global market leader in food, feed and environmental testing operating accredited laboratories across the US and worldwide. Most direct comparable to AGQ's pesticide residue, heavy metal and mycotoxin food safety testing portfolio.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Food testing specialist (formerly Silliker) focused on microbiological, chemical and nutritional analyses for food manufacturers. Closely matches AGQ's food safety and nutritional testing value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Major TIC provider offering food testing, agricultural services and minerals analysis. Overlaps with AGQ's food safety and mining/agronomy client mix via a global lab network.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection and certification company with broad food and agricultural testing capabilities. Overlaps with AGQ's food safety and agronomy offerings as part of a much wider TIC portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC incumbent with agri-food and commodity testing services including pesticide residue, contaminant and nutritional testing. Comparable to AGQ at the category level but scaled across a broader service portfolio.

Emerging players

• FoodChain ID: Food safety, authenticity and non-GMO testing provider for the food industry. Comparable on residue, contaminant and compliance testing for food manufacturers and importers.
• Pace Analytical: US-based analytical services network providing environmental, food and life sciences testing using LC-MS/MS and ICP-MS instrumentation. Competes with AGQ for environmental contaminant and specialty testing work in North America.

Regional players

• AsureQuality: Government-linked food and primary industries testing organization serving New Zealand and Australia with similar food/agronomy testing capabilities. Comparable service mix but operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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