Solution: Agro-food product analysis laboratory

In the food industry, physicochemical and microbiological analyses are absolutely necessary for checking raw materials, finished products and, respectively, for compliance with self-control programs.

TÜV AUSTRIA performs the complete set of analyses to determine the degree of contamination of agri-food products applicable in:

• Food industry, for example: producers, processors, distributors;
• Institutions: schools, hospitals, kindergartens, care centers;
• HoReCa: hotels, restaurants, catering.

Within our laboratory, we offer the full set of analyses necessary for the food industry:

• Determination of the degree of physico-chemical and microbiological contamination: acrylamide, pathogenic bacteria (Salmonella, E. Coli, Listeria), heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Hg, As), nitrites, nitrates, pesticides, drug residues (antibiotics).
• Determination of quality through physicochemical analysis: fat, protein, salt, moisture, dry matter.
• Determining the degree of freshness: hydrogen sulfide reaction, Nessler and Kreiss reaction.
• Determination of nutritional values
• Validation of the expiration date

for the following product categories:

• Of non-animal origin: fresh produce (vegetables/fruits), cereals, nuts, seeds, beverages (mineral waters, carbonated soft drinks, beer, wines).
• Of animal origin: dairy products, meat products, fish and seafood, eggs and egg products, honey and bee products.
• Drinks (mineral water, soft drinks).