Dublin, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Rapid Food Safety Testing Market by Target Tested, Food Tested, Technology, End User, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global market for rapid food safety testing is estimated to be valued at USD 19.66 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 31.22 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.7%
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall rapid food safety testing and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The rising demand for convenience and packaged food products is a major driver of the rapid food safety testing market. Packaged foods, such as ready-to-eat meals, frozen products, dairy, meat, and snacks, undergo extensive processing and longer supply chains, increasing the risk of contamination by pathogens, allergens, or chemical residues.
Consumers are highly conscious of food safety, pushing manufacturers to adopt rapid testing methods like PCR, ELISA, and chromatography to ensure product safety before reaching shelves. For example, Nestle and PepsiCo rely on rapid microbial and allergen testing to meet strict global food safety standards. Similarly, Tyson Foods uses rapid pathogen detection for meat products, ensuring compliance and consumer trust. This demand boosts the adoption of rapid testing technologies worldwide.
Immunoassay-based testing segment is expected to hold the third-largest share by technology of the rapid food safety testing market.
Immunoassay-based testing is a rapid food safety testing method that uses antigen-antibody reactions to detect contaminants, pathogens, toxins, or allergens in food. Its main types include Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Lateral Flow Assay (LFA), and Radioimmunoassay (RIA). In the rapid food safety testing market, it enables quick, cost-effective, and highly sensitive detection. It is widely applied to dairy, meat, seafood, grains, nuts, and processed foods. Immunoassays target pathogens like Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, allergens (peanuts, gluten, soy), toxins, and mycotoxins. Their versatility and speed make them critical for ensuring compliance with safety standards and protecting consumer health.
The meat, poultry & seafood segment holds a significant share in the food tested segment of the rapid food safety testing market.
Meat, poultry, and seafood are animal-derived food products consumed globally for their high protein and nutrient content. Meat includes beef, pork, and lamb; poultry covers chicken, turkey, and duck; seafoods comprise fish, shellfish, and crustaceans. These foods are highly perishable and prone to contamination by pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli), toxins, and allergens.
Rapid food safety testing technologies such as PCR-based testing, immunoassays (ELISA, LFA), chromatography, spectrometry, and convenience-based tests are widely used in meat, poultry & seafood testing. With rising global demand for protein-rich diets and processed meat products, consumption is increasing, creating significant opportunities for rapid food safety testing to ensure safety, compliance, and consumer protection.
Asia Pacific holds the third-largest share in the global rapid food safety testing market.
The Asia Pacific rapid food safety testing market is expanding rapidly, driven by growing concerns over foodborne illnesses, rising consumption of packaged and processed foods, and stricter regulatory standards. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and Australia are witnessing increasing demand for advanced testing methods like PCR, immunoassays, and chromatography to ensure food safety.
The growing middle-class population and urbanization further boost demand for safe and high-quality food. A recent development occurred in 2025 when SGS launched its new next-generation rapid microbiological testing platform in Singapore, enhancing detection speed and accuracy. Key regulatory bodies include Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (India), National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) (China), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) (Japan), and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) (Australia-New Zealand), ensuring compliance, safety, and consumer protection.
The report provides insights into the following pointers:
- Service Launch/Innovation: Detailed insights on research & development activities and service launches in the rapid food safety testing market.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyzes the rapid food safety testing market across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the rapid food safety testing market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, product offerings, brand/product comparison, and product footprints of leading players
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 290 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 | $19.66 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 | $31.22 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 9.7% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Market Overview
Macroeconomic Indicators
- Global Economic Outlook: Rising Foodborne Disease Cases Drive Market
- Global Economic Outlook: Rising Trade Opportunities
Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Growing Emphasis on Food Quality and Protecting Brand Reputation
- Introduction of Stringent Food Safety Regulations and Standards
- Rise in Food Recalls
- Increase in Demand for Convenience and Packaged Food Products
Restraints
- Maintenance and Calibration Costs of Food Testing Labs
- Inadequate Cleaning and Disinfection Between Tests Increase Cross-Contamination Risks
- Lack of Coordination Between Market Stakeholders and Improper Enforcement of Regulatory Laws and Supporting Infrastructure
Opportunities
- Integration of AI and ML for Predictive Food Safety Analytics
- Government-Funded Programs to Modernize Food Safety Infrastructure
- Increasing Focus on Importance of Food Safety
Challenges
- High Costs Associated with Procurement of Food Safety Testing Equipment
- Rapid Tests Frequently Experience Delays in Availability for Newly Identified Pathogens
Case Study Analysis
- AI-Enabled Food Plants to Conduct Rapid, Real-Time Contaminant Testing Directly On-Site
- Taag Xpert Assistant, a Web-based AI-Driven Platform, Reduces Contamination Detection Time
- Impact on Rapid Food Safety Testing Market
- Adjacent Ecosystems Working on Generative AI
- Driving Trust Through Speed and Accuracy: Sgs's Journey to Cii Food Safety Recognition
- Eurofins Elevates Fruit Safety: Rapid and Reliable Patulin Testing
Industry Trends
Value Chain Analysis
- Research & Development
- Sourcing
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Consultation & Advisory Service
- Collaboration & Networking
- End-users
Technology Analysis
Key Technologies
- Pcr
- Immunoassay
Complementary Technologies
- Sample Preparation
- Data Processing and Analytics
Adjacent Technologies
- Food Processing Automation & Control
Company Profiles
- Eurofins Scientific
- SGS Societe Generale de Surveillance SA.
- ALS
- Intertek Group PLC
- Merieux Nutrisciences Corporation
- TUV SUD
- Asurequality
- Tentamus
- Alfa Chemistry
- TUV Nord Group
- Microbac Laboratories
- Hill Labs
- Foodchain ID
- Romer Labs Division Holding
- AGQ Labs
- Certified Group
- Symbio Labs
- Agrolab
- OMIC USA Inc.
- Fare Labs
- Campden BRI
- Mitra S.K. Private Limited
- Element Materials Technology
- Amlab Services Pte. Ltd.
- Cotecna
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