Food Production Industry Alcohol and Drug Testing

Alcohol and drug testing solutions for food manufacturers, processing plants, cold storage facilities and safety-critical production teams.

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  • Food safety focused

    Testing supports safer teams, cleaner processes and stronger quality control.

  • Standards aligned equipment

    Breathalysers and drug test kits support relevant Australian Standards.

  • Fast shift screening

    Testing options help reduce delays at busy factory entry points.

  • Local service support

    Australian support helps teams manage equipment and calibration needs.

Certified alcohol breathalyser and drug testing technologies you can trust.

  • 25+ years

    Industry experience

  • 100+

    Locations across Australia

  • 24 to 48 hrs

    Typical result turnaround

  • 15,000+

    Organisations supported

Safer production. Stronger quality control.

Andatech helps food production businesses manage workplace risk through on-site testing, workplace equipment, policy support, training, cloud records and calibration services.

Food production sites rely on consistent people, processes and checks. Teams often work near packaging lines, forklifts, cutting equipment, ovens, chemical cleaning areas, cold rooms and loading docks. Alcohol or drug impairment can increase safety risk and affect product handling.

A clear testing program helps food manufacturers protect workers, maintain hygiene standards and reduce avoidable production disruption. Andatech helps food production teams connect testing equipment, policy, training, reporting and calibration into one practical program.

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Drug and alcohol testing services for food production operators

  • On-Site Testing Services

    Trained collectors can attend your site for pre-shift, random or post-incident testing.

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  • Rapid Drug Testing

    Oral fluid and urine kits support fast screening with minimal disruption.

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  • Policy Development

    Policy support helps define testing triggers, worker communication and result steps.

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  • Andalink Cloud Software

    Cloud records help safety teams review alcohol testing data across sites.

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  • Calibration Plans

    Scheduled servicing helps keep breathalysers accurate and documented.

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  • Alcohol and Drug Testing Training

    Training helps supervisors and collectors follow clear testing procedures.

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Food production risks that need a clear testing program

  • Factory machinery risk

    Processing teams work near forklifts, blades, conveyors, packaging lines and industrial ovens.

  • Product quality risk

    Impairment can increase handling errors, cleaning mistakes and batch control issues.

  • Shift change pressure

    Busy entry periods need fast checks that keep production schedules moving.

  • Seasonal workforce needs

    Casual, agency and seasonal teams need clear testing rules from day one.

  • Multi-site visibility

    Larger operators need records across plants, packing areas and cold storage hubs.

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Automated factory entry and shift screening

High-volume production sites need fast and consistent screening. Wall-mounted breathalysers such as the Andatech Soberlive FRX can support pre-shift alcohol testing at entry points.

Facial recognition helps verify users. Digital records help safety teams review activity across shifts and locations.

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Service locations shown on the map:Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, .

Nationwide coverage for food production facilities

Andatech supports food production businesses across Australia through equipment supply, on-site testing, training, software and calibration.

  • Service in capital cities and regional centres
  • Mobile and on-site testing services
  • Support for single sites and multi-site plants
  • Programs for production, packing and cold storage teams
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Testing Methods

  • Breath Testing

    Fast alcohol screening for pre-shift checks and incident response.

  • Saliva Testing

    Oral fluid testing supports recent-use drug screening.

  • Urine Testing

    Urine testing supports scheduled and return-to-work programs.

  • Laboratory Confirmation

    Confirmation pathways help teams manage non-negative results.

What We Test For

Food production testing programs may screen for a wide range of substances.

  • Amphetamines
  • Cannabis THC
  • Cocaine
  • Opiates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Methamphetamine
  • MDMA
  • Alcohol

Laboratory Drug and Alcohol Screen

For complex or confirmatory testing, laboratory pathways can support stronger result certainty.

  • NATA-accredited laboratory pathways
  • Chain of custody support
  • Confirmatory analysis
  • Records for safety and quality needs

Solutions for food production workplaces

Andalink data management system

Andalink Cloud Software

Andalink for multi-shift facilities

Andalink Cloud Software helps food production teams manage alcohol testing records across facilities.

Real-time alerts
Receive notifications when a positive alcohol result occurs.

Audit records
Keep digital records for WHS and quality review needs.

Device tracking
Track device activity and calibration needs from one platform.

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Why Andatech

  • Australian food industry support

    Local teams help food production buyers select equipment, services and service plans.

  • Standards aligned solutions

    Andatech supplies workplace testing equipment that supports relevant Australian Standards.

  • Program support

    Andatech can assist with policy, training, testing, records and calibration.

  • Responsive service

    Support for calibration, equipment supply and ongoing program needs.

Food production teams that work with Andatech

Trusted by food production teams

Andatech makes compliance simple. Their team is professional, responsive and understands the needs of our industry.
Michael T.Operations Manager, National Logistics Company
The rapid turnaround and accurate results help us keep our drivers safe and our business moving.
Sarah L.Safety & Compliance Manager, Transport Operator
Reliable testing, clear reporting and outstanding support - Andatech is a trusted partner.
David R.Fleet Manager, Regional Transport Group

How It Works

  1. Assess Needs

    We review your sites, shifts, teams and compliance requirements.

  2. Recommend Solutions

    We recommend the right mix of testing, equipment and reporting tools.

  3. Implement and Train

    We help your team roll out procedures and train staff.

  4. Provide Ongoing Support

    We support calibration, records, product supply and program review.

Request a Food Processing Site Quote

Let Andatech help your food production business protect workers, maintain hygiene standards and reduce production disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What food production sites does Andatech support?

Andatech supports food processors, beverage manufacturers, packaging teams, cold storage sites and distribution facilities.

Which testing methods suit food production teams?

Food production teams commonly use breath alcohol testing, oral fluid testing and urine testing.

Can Andatech support shift entry screening?

Yes. Andatech can support pre-shift alcohol testing through portable and wall-mounted breathalysers.

Can Andatech help with policy support?

Yes. Andatech can help review testing triggers, result steps, worker communication and records.

Can Andatech train our staff?

Yes. Andatech provides alcohol and drug testing training for supervisors and internal collectors.

Do breathalysers need calibration?

Yes. Calibration Plans help teams manage scheduled servicing and device records.

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