Food Safety Analysis
HPC Foods Laboratory provides microbiological testing for a wide range of food products, including quantitative microbial enumeration and pathogen detection.
Food Testing
Hawaii's first ISO 17025 accredited lab for Food MicrobiologyTrusted Laboratory Analysis
for Food, Water & Environment
Empowering Hawaii's food industry by providing accurate, fast, reliable, and affordable testing services.
What We Do
Our Core Services
Comprehensive microbiological testing services across food safety, water quality, and environmental monitoring. All under one ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory
Water Quality Testing
HPC Foods Laboratory provides testing services for potable and non-potable water, including drinking water, processing water, and wastewater.
Water Testing
Environmental Monitoring
HPC Foods Laboratory provides microbiological testing of environmental samples, including pathogen detection and quantitative microbial enumeration.
Environmental Testing
Additional Testing/Services
HPC Foods Laboratory provides additional specialized testing upon request, sample collection supplies and allergen test kits for purchase.
All ServicesBuilt on trust. Backed by science.
Hawaii's first accredited food microbiology lab — independent, impartial, and open every day.
10+
Years Experience
<24h
Turnaround Time
ISO 17025
ANAB Accredited
7 Days
Open Weekly
Why HPC Foods Laboratory
Our Difference
Quality Testing
For over a decade, HPC Foods Laboratory has provided reliable, high-quality testing services to Hawaii's food industry.
Operating as a fully independent facility, separate from HPC Foods processing, we are committed to accurate results, strict confidentiality, and complete impartiality to protect the integrity of our clients' products.
ISO 17025 Accreditation
At HPC Foods Laboratory, quality is our top priority. As Hawaii's first accredited food microbiology laboratory, we adhere to the globally recognized ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, ensuring rigorous quality control and assurance in every test we perform.
Fast Results
Most test results are available within 24 hours, allowing our clients to make timely decisions for their perishable products.
Submit samples before 4 PM today for next-day results.
By testing locally in Hawaii, customers avoid the need to ship samples to mainland accredited laboratories, reducing costs, minimizing logistical challenges, and significantly shortening test result turnaround times.
Customer Support
HPC Foods Laboratory is open seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with an online portal available anytime for inquiries, results, and communication.
The Laboratory offers flexible testing services, including adding new tests based on customer needs. Sampling materials such as bags, containers, and environmental swabs are also available for convenience.
Our Facility & Team
Inside Our Laboratory
A look inside our state-of-the-art facility in Honolulu — where our dedicated team delivers precise, ISO-accredited food safety testing every single day.
Sample Analysis
Precision Instruments
Precision Instruments
Lab Team
Sterile EnvironmentCurrent testing scope of accreditation.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited capabilities across food, water, wastewater, and environmental categories.
Food & Agriculture Testing
Cooked Foods, Ready-to-Eat Food Products, Dry Food Products, Raw Materials & Food Ingredients, Seafood & Raw Meat, Processed Foods
Microbiological
- Aerobic Plate Counts
- Total Coliform
- E. coli
- Yeast & Molds
Pathogen
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella spp.
- Top 7 STEC
- E. coli O157:H7
Chemistry(non-accredited)
- Total Solid
- Moisture Content
- pH
- Water Activity
Water Testing
Water used for Processing, Water for Ice Production, De-ionized / De-mineralized / Distilled Water, Bottled Water / Drinking Water, Pool Water, Treated Water, Boiler Water / Chiller Water, Agricultural Water, Untreated Wastewater, Treated Wastewater, Wastewater for Intermediate Tanks
Microbiological
- Total Coliform
- E. coli
- Heterotrophic Plate Counts (HPC)
Pathogen
- Salmonella
- E. coli O157:H7
Additional(pending)
- Legionella (Pending)
- Enterococci (Pending)
- Pseudomonas (Pending)
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Sponge Swabs, Quick Swabs for Food Contact Surfaces, Environmental Fluid Samples, Air Quality Samples
Microbiological
- Aerobic Plate Counts
- Yeast & Mold
Pathogen
- Salmonella
- Listeria spp.
Other Services
Additional testing & services.
We tailor our testing services to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Additional tests can be added based on customer demand, so if you have a specific requirement or would like more information about any of our services, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Sampling Materials
Sterile containers, bags, tongs, spoons for sample collection
Swabs & Sponge Sticks
Environmental sample collection
Allergen Test Kits
Fish, Soy, and more
Test Strips
Chlorine, pH, sanitizers
ATP Testing
ATP devices and test swabs
Need sampling materials?
Sponge swabs, sample bags, sterile containers, and consumables available at a reasonable price — no bulk purchase required.
Open 7 days a week.
Including holidays. Contact us in advance for testing outside regular business hours.
- Hours
- 7 AM – 4 PM · Every day including holidays
- Address
- 288 Libby St, 3rd Floor · Honolulu, HI 96819
- Phone
- (808) 599-9612
- [email protected]
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