What consulting and training services does Tentamus offer?

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Tentamus provides two connected service lines beyond laboratory analysis: consulting and training. The consulting side covers Food Fraud, Labeling, Quality Management, Hygiene & HACCP, Start-up Consulting, and Sample Collection & Logistics. The training side covers Hygiene Training, Infection Protection, and Sensory Training. These services are aimed at companies that need to meet food safety, labeling, and quality compliance requirements, or that are setting up operations and need external expertise.

Consulting services

Tentamus lists the following consulting areas on its site:

  • Food Fraud – advisory support related to food authenticity and fraud risks.
  • Labeling – consulting on product labeling matters.
  • Quality Management – support for quality management systems and processes.
  • Hygiene & HACCP – consulting on hygiene and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) requirements.
  • Start-up Consulting – advisory for new businesses.
  • Sample Collection & Logistics – support for collecting and transporting samples.

The site describes this as "Individual consulting & fast response time," meaning the consulting is tailored rather than standardized. The exact scope of each consulting engagement is not detailed on the page, so specific deliverables would need to be confirmed directly with Tentamus.

Training services

The training offerings listed are:

  • Hygiene Training
  • Infection Protection
  • Sensory Training

The site describes these as "Training & consulting in the fields of hygiene and HACCP." This suggests the training programs are closely tied to the hygiene and HACCP consulting work, which makes sense for companies that need staff trained to the same standards they are being advised on.

How consulting and training connect to the wider service offering

Tentamus positions itself as a "Global Partner for Analysis, Safety & Consultancy." The consulting and training services sit alongside its laboratory analysis services, which include:

  • Chemical Analyses
  • Residue Analysis
  • Microbiological Testing
  • Molecular Biological Analysis
  • Sensory Testing
  • Mechanical Testing

This means a company could use Tentamus for testing, then use the consulting and training services to address issues found in testing or to prepare for compliance. For example, a food business that needs to implement a HACCP plan could combine Hygiene & HACCP consulting with Hygiene Training for staff, and use microbiological testing to verify the plan is working.

Who these services are for

Based on the listed services, the consulting and training offerings are relevant to:

  • Food and product companies that need to meet hygiene, HACCP, and labeling requirements.
  • Start-ups that need guidance on quality and safety from the beginning.
  • Companies dealing with food fraud or authenticity concerns.
  • Businesses that need staff trained in hygiene, infection protection, or sensory evaluation.
  • Operations that need support with sample collection and logistics as part of a testing program.

What to confirm before engaging

The website does not list pricing, training schedules, or specific consulting deliverables. If you are considering these services, you would need to contact Tentamus directly to confirm:

  • The specific scope and format of each consulting service.
  • Whether training is delivered on-site, remotely, or at a Tentamus location.
  • Availability in your country or region.
  • Any prerequisites or minimum requirements.

Tentamus operates across 23 countries with 90 locations and 3,500 employees, so local service availability may vary by region.