MVTL is your trusted partner for accurate laboratory analysis and personalized customer service.
Our Testing Services
A Diverse Testing Laboratory for All of Your Testing Needs
At MVTL, we offer a full range of testing services. Our laboratories provide food ingredient and finished product, environmental, agriculture, animal nutrition, and energy testing.
If your needs go beyond our standard services, we’re ready to provide custom solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality results with fast, reliable service. Contact us today to learn how we can support your testing needs.
Who We Serve
In 1951, we started our laboratory operations in New Ulm, Minnesota, serving local creameries. Today, our local roots remain strong, and our knowledgeable team continues to deliver exceptional service. Centrally located, we serve customers here in the Midwest, across the US, and globally.
Our advanced laboratory technologies and technical expertise allow us to meet the diverse needs of our customers while maintaining the personal touch of a local business.
Some of the industries we serve include:
Food Processing
Municipalities & Government Agencies
Agricultural Operations
Pet Food & Livestock Feed Producers
Energy Producers & Mining Operations
Homeowners & Residential Customers
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Our Core Values Guide Every Step
At MVTL, we live our core values of quality work, customer-first service, respect, and accountability every day. Click the diamonds to learn more.
Delivering Trusted Data For Over 70 Years
For over 70 years, MVTL has consistently delivered high-quality data on time at competitive fees. Today, we continue our commitment to data quality through our comprehensive Quality Assurance Program. This program provides documented steps and procedures to ensure we consistently generate reliable and accurate data for our customers.
Our Quality Assurance Program Objectives
Timely, Reliable Reports
Our efficient laboratory testing process delivers reports on time
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
We follow clear, documented procedures and methods to deliver consistent, reproducible results
Quality Control Practices
We conduct internal and external performance evaluations, quality assurance audits, and participate in applicable certification programs
Active Certifications and Memberships
Our commitment to quality doesn’t stop there. We are active members of the laboratory testing community, and we stay informed on industry trends and evolving standards. You can trust us to stay up-to-date on new testing capabilities and regulatory requirements.
Certifications
- A2LA Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 – A2LA Certificate 2459.01
Biological accreditation for microbiological analysis in food, food ingredients, cosmetics, feed and feed ingredients.
- A2LA Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 – A2LA Certificate 2459.02
Chemical accreditation for chemical analysis in food, food ingredients, feed, and feed ingredients.
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) Elite Program
Certificate of proficiency for testing for Legionella.
- Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Soil testing certification.
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Soil testing certification, manure testing certification, and List 1 pesticides testing in water and soil.
- Minnesota Department of Health
Laboratory testing for Clean Water Program, Resource Conservation Recovery Program, Safe Drinking Water Program, and Underground Storage Tank Program.
New Ulm, MN (Laboratory ID # 027-015-125)
Bismarck, ND (Laboratory ID # 038-999-267)
- National Forage Testing Association
Forage testing certification program.
- North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
Drinking water, wastewater, and resource conservation and recovery analysis.
New Ulm, MN (Laboratory ID # R-040)
Bismarck, ND (Laboratory ID # ND-016)
- North Dakota State Department of Health – Microbiology Division
Microbiological wastewater and drinking water analyses.
Bismarck, ND (Laboratory ID # ND-016)
- South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Drinking water analysis.
Memberships
- AAI – Agribusiness Association of Iowa
- AAMP – American Association of Meat Processors
- ACIL – American Council of Independent Laboratories
- ACS – American Chemical Society
- AOAC – American Organization of Analytical Chemists
- AOCS – American Oil Chemist Society
- ASSP – Alliance of Site Specific Providers
- AWT – Association of Water Technologies
- CPM – Care Providers of MN
- CSWEF – Central States Division of Water Environment Federation
- IAFIS – International Association of Food Industry Suppliers
- IAFP – International Association for Food Protection
- IFT – International Food Technologists – Minnesota and Iowa Sections
- IICCA – Iowa Independent Crop Consultants Association
- IMPA – Iowa Meat Processors Association
- LeadingAge of MN
- MAMP – Minnesota Association of Meat Processors
- MN CCA – Minnesota Certified Crop Adviser
- MCPR – Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Association
- MEHA – Minnesota Environmental Health Association
- MGWA – Minnesota Ground Water Association
- MHCEA – Minnesota Healthcare Engineers Association
- MNICCA – Minnesota Independent Crop Consultant Association
- MWOA – Minnesota Wastewater Operator’s Association
- MWWA – Minnesota Water Well Association
- North Dakota – Lignite Energy Council – Long Term Care Association – Petroleum Council – Rural Water Systems Association – Safety Council – Solid Waste and Recycling Association – Well Drillers Association
- SDABA – South Dakota Agri-Business Association
- SQA – Society of Quality Assurance both National and Midwest Chapters
- TNI – The NELAC (National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference) Institute
- WLA – Wisconsin Laboratory Association
- WSSA – Weed Science Society of America
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