Key services

• Fatty acid profile analysis including saturated, unsaturated and trans fats
• Oxidation stability tests 
• Contaminant screening for mineral oils, plasticisers, heavy metals and dioxins
• Residue analysis for pesticides and process contaminants 
• Authenticity and origin verification using isotopic and advanced analytical methods
• Nutritional labelling compliance for fat content and related parameters
• Sensory analysis

Additional services

• Shelf-life studies and stability testing under various storage conditions
• Support during product development including formulation optimisation
• Consultancy on sustainability and certification schemes, including Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and organic certification
• International sample logistics and harmonised testing for global operations

Key product categories

Our range of services includes comprehensive analysis and expert advice across a wide variety of oils:

• Seed oils, including sunflower oil, sesame oil, linseed oil, hemp oil, pumpkin seed oil, and grapeseed oil
• Nut oils, including hazelnut oil, peanut oil, macadamia oil, walnut oil, almond oil, and pistachio oil
• Fruit pulp oils, including coconut oil, palm oil, and avocado oil
• Animal oils, including fish oil

Legal bases and guidelines

• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104 (marketing standards for olive oil)
• Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2105 (conformity checks of marketing standards for olive oil and methods of analysis of the characteristics of olive oil)
• Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council (indications for traditional specialities)
• Codex Alimentarius for edible fats and oils