# IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group

> A family-owned laboratory and consulting group founded in 2001, IEH helps food producers, suppliers and retailers assess safety, authenticity and regulatory compliance. Its network of more than 100 locations combines microbiology, analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring software, training and specialist advice on production processes and recalls.

- **Founded:** 2001
- **Headquarters:** Lake Forest Park, United States
- **Founders:** Dalia Alfi (Co-founder), Mansour Samadpour (Co-founder; microbiologist)
- **Products:** Food microbiology testing, Analytical chemistry and authenticity testing, MicroMap, Process Control Testing, Molecular epidemiology
- **Notable:** Built a network of more than 100 locations worldwide., Published validation work on a multiplex PCR Listeria detection system in the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, announced April 2025., Nautilus Environmental announced CALA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for two aquatic toxicity methods in September 2026.

## Products & services

- **Food microbiology testing** — Testing for pathogens, microbial indicators, toxins and spoilage organisms; advertised turnaround is 1-5 days, depending on testing.
- **Analytical chemistry and authenticity testing** — Ingredient and species identification, stable isotope analysis, pesticide residues, nutritional analysis, allergens and trace contaminants.
- **MicroMap** — Environmental monitoring software combining facility maps, sample scheduling, lab-result integration, alerts and reporting.
- **Process Control Testing** — Assesses broad microbial groups and produces a proprietary Process Control Index; statistical process control charts are provided without additional charge to PCT users.
- **Molecular epidemiology** — Whole genome sequencing and other typing methods to investigate contamination sources, supplier links and outbreak relationships.
- **Food safety consulting** — Process validation, sanitation, environmental monitoring, allergen control, recall support and regulatory advice.
- **IEH Academy** — Food safety eLearning, courses and webinars.
- **Honey testing services** — Authenticity, quality, physicochemical and compliance testing announced in April 2026.
- **Juice testing services** — Quality, microbiology, composition, authenticity, contaminants, shelf-life and process authority services announced in August 2026.
- **QSorter through QualySense** — AI-powered bean-by-bean inspection of agricultural products; IEH announced the acquisition of its maker in January 2026.

## Achievements

- Built a network of more than 100 locations worldwide.
- Published validation work on a multiplex PCR Listeria detection system in the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, announced April 2025.
- Nautilus Environmental announced CALA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for two aquatic toxicity methods in September 2026.
- Co-founder Mansour Samadpour is featured in the Netflix documentary Poisoned, according to IEH’s media page.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 5, IEH welcomed former FDA Assistant Commissioner for Import Operations Dan Solis as Vice President of Technical Services.
- **2026-09** — Nautilus Environmental announced accreditation for Ceramium tenuicorne growth inhibition and rainbow trout gill cell line acute toxicity testing.
- **2026-08** — IEH announced expanded juice testing services and the acquisition of mercury-instrumentation manufacturer Tekran.
- **2026-04** — IEH announced expanded honey testing capabilities.
- **2026-01** — IEH announced acquisition of Swiss agricultural inspection company QualySense.

## Links

- Website: https://www.iehinc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ieh-inc-/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IEHinc

---

Profile page: https://yespress.io/ieh-laboratories-and-consulting-group
Published by YesPress — https://yespress.io
Last updated: 2026-10-06