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Retail

We combine product-specific analyses, label checks, marketability assessments, consulting on food law and microbiological testing into an integrated approach that covers all the requirements of the food retail sector throughout the entire supply chain.

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Services for Safe, Marketable Products in the Food Retail Sector

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We support the food retail sector with DIN EN ISO 17025 accredited and state-of-the-art analyses throughout the entire supply chain, from raw materials to the end product. Using modern chemical, physical and microbiological testing methods, we deliver rapid, reproducible results and enable well-founded quality and safety assessments for various product groups.

Our cross-sector expertise allows for a risk-based, matrix-specific selection of analyses, guided by real exposure pathways and product-specific requirements.

Comprehensive Testing Approach
in the Retail Sector

We efficiently ensure fast and reliable analysis results, tailored testing strategies, product safety, regulatory compliance and market acceptance, enabling informed decisions in quality and risk management.

Product-Specific Analyses and Risk-Based Approach

We select analyses based on product-specific risks and exposure pathways. In doing so, we specifically test for contaminants, MOxH, elements and residues. In this way we provide you with robust data on the quality and safety of your products.

 

Declaration Checks Based on the Original Packaging and Layouts

We verify labelling through analytical verification of ingredients and nutritional values. Discrepancies between the declaration and laboratory results are presented transparently. This supports accurate consumer information and reduces the risk of complains with legal requirements. 

Marketability Certificates

We conduct a comprehensive assessment of products marketability based on analytical results. In doing so, we consider composition, contaminants, and labelling. That allows us to provide a well-founded assessment of compliance with legal requirements.  

Consulting on Food Law

We assist you in evaluating analytical results within a regulatory context. In the event of complaints or crises, we provide a basis for making decisions. This facilitates risk-based measures, right through to the efficient management of product recalls.

Sterility Testing

We carry out microbiological tests to verify sterility. In doing so, relevant parameters for sensitive products are systematically assessed. This helps to minimise microbial risks and ensure product quality.

 

Test Matrices Along the Supply Chain

We test a wide variety of product matrices using customised analytical strategies to ensure quality, safety, and marketability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from retail quality, compliance and own‑brand teams.

We operate in accordance with the quality and compliance guidelines established by retailers, as well as in line with retail industry standards. Our requirements are based on retailer-specific standards, market-related regulations and escalation procedures.

Crisis events at retail level require rapid escalation, clear decision‑making and coordinated action across suppliers, logistics partners and internal quality structures. Responsibility focuses on defining scope, initiating withdrawals or buy‑back actions and ensuring traceable documentation of decisions.

Yes. We support alignment with both EU and UK market requirements, taking into account differing legal frameworks and retailer‑specific specifications. This is particularly relevant for suppliers producing for multiple retail markets from the same production site.

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