HISTORY

The Foreign Trade Service (FTS) was established in the Port of New York in 1945 as an independent sampling, inspection, weighing and cargo supervision service. With the advent of containerized cargo, FTS expanded its service to every major port of entry into the USA. What FTS began as a quality control and grading laboratory for importers of dried fruits and nuts has expanded into a full range of analytical services for all types of imported foods.

The staff of FTS includes a team of food scientists, analytical chemists, microbiologists, stored product entomologists and expert investigators. FTS and our network of associated laboratories provide testing services that include food microbiology, analytical chemistry, sensory evaluation, grading, inspections for foreign matter and filth testing. Our staff includes a network of retired law enforcement officers. These highly skilled investigators are experts in forensic sampling and FDA detentions.