Services
Laboratory testing, consulting and training for the food industry and related sectors.
Testing by product category
- Meat and meat products testing Sensory, physico-chemical, microbiological and contaminant testing of raw meat, meat preparations and meat products, including RENAR-accredited tests. 50 RENAR-accredited tests
- Milk and dairy products testing Composition, microbiology and contaminant testing for raw milk, dairy products, by-products and plant-based alternatives, across the whole production chain. 49 RENAR-accredited tests
- Cereals and cereal products testing Testing for grain, meal, flour, bread, pasta and bakery products: technological quality, composition, microbiology, mycotoxins, pesticides and metals. 48 RENAR-accredited tests
- Fruit and vegetable testing Pesticide residues, contaminants, microbiology, additives and nutrition values for fresh, frozen and processed fruit and vegetables. 49 RENAR-accredited tests
- Eggs and egg products testing Quality, freshness, composition, microbiology and residue testing for shell eggs and egg products (liquid, frozen and dried). 37 RENAR-accredited tests
- Sweets, chocolate and honey testing Testing for sugar, confectionery, chocolate and cocoa products, bakery confectionery and honey: composition, quality parameters, contaminants and microbiology. 56 RENAR-accredited tests
- Fish and seafood testing Freshness, composition, histamine, contaminant and microbiological testing for fish, seafood and fish products (frozen, smoked, marinated, canned). 43 RENAR-accredited tests
- Infant and baby food testing Contaminant, residue, microbiological and nutritional testing for infant formula, cereals, purées and other foods intended for infants and young children. 39 RENAR-accredited tests
- Oils and fats testing Testing for vegetable oils, animal fats, margarines and spreads: fatty acid profile, oxidation indices, contaminants and authenticity. 35 RENAR-accredited tests
- Pet food testing Composition, oxidation, contaminant and microbiological testing for dry, wet and canned pet food and its raw materials. 21 RENAR-accredited tests
- Spices and seasonings testing Testing for spices, dried herbs, seasoning blends and salt: quality, contaminants, unauthorised dyes, mycotoxins, irradiation and microbiology. 43 RENAR-accredited tests
- Nuts and dried fruit testing Testing for walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, pistachios and dried fruit: mycotoxins, pesticide residues, metals, sulphur dioxide, quality and microbiology. 39 RENAR-accredited tests
- Tea and herbal infusion testing Testing for tea (black, green, white) and herbal infusions: pesticide residues, contaminants, quality parameters and microbiology. 41 RENAR-accredited tests
- Tobacco and tobacco products testing Physico-chemical and contaminant testing of raw and processed tobacco for growers, processors and importers. no accredited tests
- Seed testing Testing for oilseeds and edible seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, flax, chia, sesame, poppy): moisture, fat, contaminants and microbiology. 42 RENAR-accredited tests
Types of analysis
- Physico-chemical analysis Physico-chemical testing of food, beverages, water and feed: composition, acidity, sugars, additives (preservatives, sweeteners) and quality indicators. 63 RENAR-accredited tests
- Microbiological testing Microbiological testing of food, feed, water and surface hygiene samples using ISO methods, assessed against the criteria of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005. 20 RENAR-accredited tests
- Nutritional analysis Energy value and nutrients for the nutrition declaration under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011: fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein, salt and fibre. 11 RENAR-accredited tests
- Sensory analysis Organoleptic examination of food and beverages: appearance, colour, odour, taste, texture, foreign matter and infestation, against the product standard or specification. no accredited tests
- Allergen testing Detection of food allergens and gluten to verify labelling and the control of cross-contact, using immunoenzymatic (ELISA) methods. no accredited tests
- Pesticide residues Pesticide residue testing in food of plant and animal origin and in feed, using GC and LC multi-residue methods (QuEChERS), against the MRLs of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. 2 RENAR-accredited tests
- Mycotoxins Mycotoxin testing (aflatoxins, aflatoxin M1, ochratoxin A, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, T-2/HT-2 toxins, patulin) in cereals, agricultural raw materials, food and feed. 3 RENAR-accredited tests
- Metals and trace elements Testing of heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic) and other elements in food, beverages and water by atomic absorption (FAAS, GFAAS, HGAAS, CVAAS) and atomic fluorescence spectrometry. 18 RENAR-accredited tests
- Antibiotic and veterinary drug residues Testing for antibiotic and other veterinary drug residues in meat, milk, eggs, honey and fish, to verify the maximum residue limits of Regulation (EU) No 37/2010. no accredited tests
- Dioxins and PCBs Testing of dioxins (PCDD/F) and polychlorinated biphenyls (dioxin-like and indicator PCBs) in food and feed, against the maximum levels of Regulation (EU) 2023/915. no accredited tests
- Organic contaminants Testing for organic contaminants that form during processing or enter food from the environment, with a focus on acrylamide in heat-treated products. 1 RENAR-accredited test
- GMO testing Qualitative PCR screening for genetically modified DNA in food (35S, NOS and FMV elements), supporting correct labelling and non-GMO claims. 1 RENAR-accredited test
- DNA testing PCR-based molecular biology tests: identifying the species of origin in food and screening for genetically modified material. 1 RENAR-accredited test
- Food fraud testing Tests that help detect economically motivated adulteration: dilution, ingredient substitution, added water or sugars, and short net quantity. 4 RENAR-accredited tests
- Authenticity testing We check whether a product matches what its label says: identity, composition and species of origin, supporting claims about origin. no accredited tests
- Melamine Testing for melamine in milk powder, protein ingredients and other foods, and checking migration from melamine articles intended for food contact. no accredited tests
- Food irradiation detection Tests to detect treatment with ionising radiation in spices, herbs, dried fruit, seafood and other products, supporting correct labelling. no accredited tests
- Label compliance review Reviewing food labels for compliance with Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, with advice on nutrition declarations, nutrition and health claims, origin and allergens. no accredited tests
- Packaging and migration testing Support for the compliance of food contact packaging: documentation review, migration testing protocols and microbiological checks on packaging materials. 2 RENAR-accredited tests
- Water testing Laboratory registered with the Romanian Ministry of Health for drinking water quality monitoring. Testing of drinking, table, mineral and spring water, private well water, process water and waste water: physico-chemical indicators, metals and microbiology. 22 RENAR-accredited tests
Industries and other materials
- Testing for retail and distribution Checking products on the shelf and across the supply chain: compliance testing, supplier control, hygiene tests and labelling support. no accredited tests
- Testing for food service and HoReCa Hygiene and food checks for restaurants, hotels, canteens and caterers: microbiological testing, sanitation swabs and water analysis. no accredited tests
- Testing for food import and export Testing of imported lots and lots destined for export: checking compliance with EU requirements or those of the destination country before release. no accredited tests
- Plastics in contact with food Analytical support for manufacturers and users of plastic packaging and articles intended to come into contact with food. no accredited tests
- Paper and board in contact with food Analytical support for paper and board packaging intended for food contact: documentation review, testing protocol and related analyses. no accredited tests
- Testing for cosmetic products Laboratory testing for cosmetic products and raw materials: microbiological tests and determination of certain metals, as input to the manufacturer's file. no accredited tests
- Testing for the pharmaceutical sector Supporting chemical and microbiological testing of plant- or food-derived raw materials and borderline products such as food supplements. no accredited tests
- Detergents and cleaning products in the food industry Verifying cleaning and disinfection in food facilities with sanitation tests, plus basic analyses of cleaning products. no accredited tests
- Construction materials for food facilities Support in choosing and checking materials used in food production areas: surface hygiene, water and indoor air. no accredited tests
Consulting and training
- Industrial consulting Consulting for food businesses: product development, process technology, food safety and HACCP, labelling and regulatory requirements. no accredited tests
- Training courses Courses for food industry and laboratory staff: food safety, good laboratory practice, labelling and regulatory requirements. no accredited tests
Only the tests listed in the annex to RENAR certificate LI 871 are accredited. On each service page every analysis is marked individually (RENAR accredited, partly accredited, not accredited or subcontracted); the accreditation status of every result is stated on the test report. Accreditation