Testiranje hrane, proizvoda za zdravlje i ljepotu

Don’t gamble with food safety

The globalisation of food chains and suppliers has made the supply chains a lot more complex and increased the dangers of localised contaminants spreading rapidly around the globe. Safety, quality and logistics issues of food, health and beauty products are now becoming even more difficult to manage. 

TÜV SÜD’s team of experts conduct testing services according to standards such as:

  • US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • European standards - BS, EN, LFGB
  • International standards - ISO
  • Local and regional standards e.g. Beef labelling in Germany
  • TÜV SÜD and customer’s in-house standards

Our services at a glance

Type

Services

Biological testing

Our highly skilled experts coupled with our cutting-edge testing equipment worldwide can conduct comprehensive biological evaluation services. This is especially crucial with bacterial strains in pathogens constantly evolving and posing ubiquitous risks to the health of your consumers and your reputation. 

We offer the following biological testing services:

  • DNA specification analysis
  • Contaminants determination
  • Toxin checks
  • Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) testing
  • Microbiological evaluations
  • Herbal preparations and dietary supplement evaluations
  • Customised studies and testing protocols for particular industry applications
  • Shelf life studies
  • Water analysis
  • Private label support
  • Radioactive contaminant analysis
  • And more…

Chemical testing

Regulations strictly limit the amount of these substances that may be used during manufacturing and subsequently released when the product is used. These regulations vary from market to market. To help you operate within the regulated limits, TÜV SÜD offers chemical testing services for:

  • Free and releasable formaldehyde
  • Banned amines (Azo dyes)
  • Allergic disperse dyes and carcinogenic dyes
  • Chlorinated organic carriers
  • Chlorinated phenols (PCP, TCP and TeCP)
  • O-Phenyl phenol (OPP)
  • Extractable, leachable (EN71) and total heavy metals content
  • Lead and cadmium in plastics and PVC
  • Chromium VI
  • Nickel release
  • Phthalates
  • Identification of PVC
  • Organo tin compounds
  • AlkylPhenols and its ethoxylates (AP and APEO)
  • Pesticides
  • Emission of volatiles
  • Poly Aromatic Hydro Carbons (PAH)
  • Di-Methylfumarate (DMF)
  • REACH (SVHC)
  • Vitamins and Minerals, Antibiotics Residues, Nutritional Analysis, Food Additives, Aflatoxins
  • And more…

Your benefits at a glance

  • World class expertise - TÜV SÜD has a base of international and local experts who are familiar with regulations in all key markets worldwide
  • Risk-minimisation - Our experts work with you along the entire product development lifecycle and support you from the onset of your project with technical expertise. By ensuring your products and processes comply with international standards, we reduce the risk of your food, health and beauty products being recalled and other scandals that will seriously damage your brand
  • By partnering TÜV SÜD, you are working with one of the leading global independent assessment bodies with a sterling track record in adding value to our clients’ products and services
  • TÜV SÜD mark of approval is recognised as a symbol of quality and safety worldwide. This facilitates your access to global food markets and increases your profitability