The global dairy testing market is estimated at USD 7.42 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 11.05 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2030. The global dairy testing market is growing substantially. This growth is attributed to various factors such as the growing demand for safe, high-quality dairy products from consumers. As awareness about food safety and health issues increases among consumers. This raises the need for the dairy testing services in the market. Governments and international bodies also impose stricter regulatory standards, which compel dairy producers to follow safety and quality guidelines. The growing consumption of dairy products, especially in emerging markets with expanding populations, fuels the demand for testing services.
Dairy Testing Market Drivers: An increase in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses is driving the dairy testing market growth.
Dairy testing market growth is majorly driven by an increase in foodborne illnesses. The spread of foodborne pathogens like Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli with increasing frequency is the key reason why both consumers and regulatory bodies are placing greater emphasis on ensuring that dairy products are safe to consume. Because of this, dairy producers now are bound to adopt more strict testing regulations which are to be used to detect any pathogens, contaminants, or adulterants in their products. The testing not only is crucial for regulatory compliance but also is a key factor in avoiding costly recalls due to safety-related issues, legal conflicts with consumers, and the brand getting a negative impact on its image. It is not just consumers who are rapidly demanding safe, high-quality dairy products but also, they are also requesting the use of reliable and innovative testing technologies which have become increasingly essential. Meanwhile, there is a strong trend for stricter production guidelines and food safety laws, which also fuel the demand for advanced testing solutions needed in the dairy industry. Therefore, the steadily rising incidence of foodborne diseases is prompting the growth of the market.
Based on test type, the safety testing segment dominated the dairy testing market during the study period.
The safety testing segment is estimated to dominate the dairy testing market because of increasing concerns related to food safety, foodborne diseases, consumer awareness, and stricter regulatory requirements. Moreover, with a continuously increasing demand for dairy products, especially in regions like Asia Pacific, where dairy consumption is on the rise, ensuring the safety of products has never been as important as it is currently. There are various concerns about the contamination of dairy products with harmful pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, and chemical residues from antibiotics, pesticides, and heavy metals in milk and its by-products, such as cheese and milk powder. Increasingly health-conscious consumers increasingly expect dairy products to be safe, free from harmful contaminants, and of consistent quality.
Governments and regulatory agencies across the world are tightening the rules and regulations related to food safety, forcing dairy manufacturers to test their products with very high standards and quality assurance. In Europe, the United States, and even in emerging markets, safety standards are not only a necessity for consumer health but also a requirement to gain consumer confidence and open international markets.
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The rapid technology segment within the technology has a larger share and is growing at a higher CAGR in the dairy testing market during the forecast period.
Rapid technology will lead the dairy testing market, as consumers demand faster, more accurate, and cost-effective testing solutions. Traditional methods for dairy testing, though effective, take a large amount time and thus may delay product release and increase costs. However, the growth in the technological area, like real-time PCR, biosensors, and high throughput testing systems, is rapidly changing the industry in terms of quicker and more accurate detection of contaminants, pathogens, and quality indicators in dairy products. There is increased emphasis on improving the timeliness of production-to-market with the fast expansion of the global dairy industry, especially in a region like Asia Pacific, as dairy consumption increases rapidly. Rapid testing technologies allow fast decisions to be made, meaning issues in the production process can be found promptly with only safe, high-quality products reaching consumers.
Based on region, Europe holds a significant market share in the dairy testing market.
Europe holds a significant market share in the dairy testing market. This growth is attributed to the robust advanced technological infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and the high demand for dairy products that meet stringent safety and quality standards. Europe comprises some of the world’s most severe food safety regulations, such as those established by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Union, which require dairy producers to ensure their products are free from harmful contaminants, pathogens, and adulterants. This creates the demand for the dairy testing market in the region. Furthermore, Europe is home to various dairy testing service-providing companies including SGS Institut Fresenius Bureau Veritas Eurofins Scientific Intertek Group plc in countries such as Germany, France, and the UK.
The report profiles key players such as SGS Institut Fresenius (Germany), Bureau Veritas (France), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Intertek Group plc (UK), TÜV SÜD (Germany), TÜV NORD GROUP (Germany), ALS Limited (Australia), AsureQuality (New Zealand), Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation (US), Romer Labs Division Holding (Austria).
Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg)
Eurofins Scientific is one of the leaders in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing. It also provides testing services in discovery pharmacology, genomics, forensics, and advanced material sciences. The company operates more than 900 laboratories in total. Also, it offers a vast portfolio of around 200,000 analytical methods for evaluating the safety, purity, and authenticity, of the sample. It offers testing services through several divisions: agrosciences services, agro testing, assurance, biopharma services, clinical diagnostic, consumer product testing, cosmetic & personal care, electrical and electronics, environmental testing, food and feed testing, forensic services, genomic services, in vitro diagnostic solutions, maritime services, material and engineering, REACH services, and Eurofins technologies. Eurofins Scientific offers dairy testing services through its food & feed testing division. It has 193 food testing laboratories around the world.
Bureau Veritas (France)
Bureau Veritas is one of the global leaders in providing testing, certification services, and inspection, to answer the growing challenges of quality, environmental protection, safety, and social responsibility. It offers various digital solutions to reduce risks, improve performance, and promote sustainable development. Bureau Veritas operates globally in various industries including marine and offshore, oil & gas, power & utilities, and food.
The company operates through a network of 1,600 offices and laboratories in 140 countries in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. It has more than 400,000 clients all over the world. Some of its subsidiaries are BV Australia Pty Ltd. (Australia), BVCPS Germany (Germany), Bureau Veritas India (India), and Bureau Veritas North America Inc. (US).
Recent Developments of Dairy Testing Industry
In June 2024, at the Asia Summit on Global Health, SGS, in collaboration with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s PocNAT Limited and industry partners such as Maxim’s Group, Hotel ICON, and International Gourmets Food (DCH Group), introduced Gold-LAMP. This portable, ultra-fast nucleic acid testing system is designed for detecting pathogens in food and the environment.
In November 2023, SGS introduced PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing for pathogen detection in the food industry, offering a faster and more reliable alternative to traditional microbiological methods. PCR enables the rapid identification of specific DNA fragments, reducing turnaround times from 7–10 days to just 2–3 days.
April 2023, Intertek announced its acquisition of Controle Analítico, one of the prominent environmental analysis providers in Brazil, specializing in water testing. This acquisition enhances Intertek’s Food and Agri Total Quality Assurance (TQA) solutions and strengthens its presence in the environmental testing sector in Brazil. This move expands Intertek’s service offerings and supports its commitment to high-quality testing and assurance across various industries.
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