The institute's accredited test lab offers services for the following test areas.
Examination of harvested goods and raw materials
- Content and processing parameters for: Grain and milled grain products, Oil seeds, Greases and oils, Healing herbs and spices
- Residues and contaminants
Examination of foodstuffs
- Determination of the main food contents (water, minerals, protein, fat, carbohydrates) and their components (e.g. amino acids, fatty acids, cholesterol, sugar, dietary fibre) pursuant to official methods or standard procedures
- Determination of residues and contaminants (mycotoxins, PSM incl. growth regulators, acrylamide)
- Sensor examinations pursuant to DLG
- Micro biologic examinations
- Examination of filling volumes and packaging identification
- Examination of formulation for compliance with statutory provisions, policies of the Deutsche Lebensmittelbuch
- Assessment of marketability of foodstuffs
Fodder
- Fodder examination pursuant to the feed directive (Futtermittelverordnung)
Pharmaceuticals
- Examination of the raw material quality of plants and effective substances and of the shelf life of pharmaceuticals pursuant to the German Drug Law
Other main aspects include awarding test seal certifications for foodstuffs and consultation for foodstuff-relevant issues.
More links:
Test Lab and Analytics: Intropage
Test Lab and Analytics: Research Alignment