Hampshire Scientific Services
Hampshire Scientific Service helps Hampshire County Council maximise the wellbeing of its residents
We provide the forensic science behind Trading Standards and Environmental Health that enables them to identify faulty, dangerous and misleading products.
We work with colleagues throughout the County Council to ensure that schools, residential homes, Council properties, and our environment is safe and healthy.
Hampshire Scientific Service provides a scientific advisory and analytical service accredited to the high quality standards required by UK Government.
Food Safety
We have a team of specialist scientists and technologists who statutorily monitor and advise on the quality of foods in compliance with regulations and standards.
The laboratory analyses foods, drinks, and ingredients for composition, quality, spoilage, additives and contaminants.
Our services are wide ranging and include:- Nutritional analysis
- Compositional analysis
- Trace contaminants
- Chemical additives analysis
- Food labelling checks
Microbiology
Our experienced team of microbiologists provide a comprehensive sampling, analysis and auditing service for food and water microbiology.
- Pathogen testing
- Food Hygiene assessment and auditing
- Food spoilage testing
- Assessment of drinking water to potable standards
- Monitoring of swimming pools, spas and hydrotherapy pools to hygiene standards
- Monitoring of water systems
Environmental Safety
We provide the scientific expertise to undertake sampling and analysis of environmental safety including:- Landfill monitoring - Analysis of landfill leachate and gas
- Ventilation systems - Testing of local exhaust ventilation units and fume cupboards
Asbestos
Our experts have many years' experience in monitoring and overseeing the safe removal of asbestos-based materials.
Consumer Safety
We have considerable experience in the chemical, microbiological and physical testing of consumer products.
The types of products routinely tested include toys, children’s clothes, candles and cosmetics.
Our experts test consumer products in accordance with the relevant safety regulations.
