Jan 14th, 2026
3 mins
Three independent, UK based, family-run laboratories have come together to offer you even better service and expertise. Starting January 1st, 2026 Food Test Labs in Doncaster, PIQ Labs in Crickhowell and Microsearch Labs in Hebden Bridge will be operating under a new name: ifplabs UK.
What Does This Mean for You?
- Same Trusted Service—Even More Expertise: Our team brings decades of experience in food and drink testing.
- Quality You Can Rely On: We’re committed to accuracy, innovation, and outstanding customer care.
- Convenient Nationwide Collection: With over 30 refrigerated vehicles, we can collect samples from almost anywhere in the UK.
Danny Franklin, Commercial Director of ifplabs UK said.
We are thrilled to start 2026 operating under ifplabs UK. PIQ, Food Test and Microsearch have provided industry leading analysis and technical support to the food industry for many years. I am confident that unifying these companies for 2026 will allow our customers to have better access to our services and will provide us with more scope and opportunity to reach and support more FBO’s within the UK and beyond.
Want to Learn More? E-mail uk.sales@ifp-labs.com for further information – we’re here to answer your questions and offer our support.
