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Join the ranks of thousands of manufacturers who entrust us with their product safety and brand reputation. Send your inquiry to HelloUK@tentamus.com and experience unmatched quality assurance.

Southern Microbiological Services - A Tentamus Company has been providing a comprehensive UKAS-accredited testing service for the food, drink and related industries since 1987. In 2024, we added UKAS Cosmetics and Personal Care testing service to our testing collection.

We offer microbiological and chemical testing, tailored research, on-site troubleshooting and training.

Why choose us?

  • UKAS accredited to ISO 17025
  • RSA approved laboratory
  • Testing 365 days a year
  • Out-of-hours support
  • Dedicated client managers
  • Personalised booking in the system
  • High-quality, prompt and tailored reporting
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Your industry
our expertise

  • Microbiology Testing

    Our retail and manufacturing clients have diverse requirements, so our philosophy is to provide you with your own personalised laboratory service, tailored to your specific needs.

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  • Chemistry Testing

    SMS works in partnership with other accredited Tentamus Group laboratories, to provide a full range of chemistry tests. Quality, reliability and personal attention, allow us to truly be a one-stop-shop for your food and environmental testing needs.

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  • Consultancy

    SMS don’t simply sell a range of tests; we aim to understand and contribute to your business. Whether you are a small local business, or a multi-national, operating out of multiple sites, we can offer tailored trouble shooting and consultancy services to suit your requirements.

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We would like to keep you informed!

In our news section, we provide you with current trends, industry updates and news from our Tentamus laboratories.

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