Empowering Pharma, Food & Sustainability Teams to Meet Global Standards

Food Testing

Food testing services cover raw materials, processed products, packaging, and food supplements. EN ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories provide chemical, microbiological, molecular, and sensory analyses to verify quality, safety, and compliance with regulations. Additional services include inspection, certification, environmental sampling, and specialised training.

Food Testing

Capabilities

  • Assessments, appraisals, layout checks, and translations for over 40 countries
  • Issuance of documents such as health certificates upon request
  • Review of labels and designs in line with food legislation
  • Verification of claims according to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 (Health Claims) and provisions of the Food Code
  • Advisory services on food law, from correct labelling to advertising claims, including conceptual support

Laboratory Analysis

Laboratory testing is performed using accredited methods to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance of results. Analytical capabilities include:

  • Chemical analyses – from antioxidants to zinc, including full nutritional analysis
  • Microbiology – quality and hygiene indicators, pathogen detection
  • Microscopy – detection of impurities/foreign bodies, unwanted residues, ingredient verification
  • Migration and use testing for non-food articles
  • Sensory analyses – simple description or evaluative scale by a trained sensory panel
  • Molecular biology – detection of allergens, GMOs, animal species, etc.
  • Residue analyses – pesticides, veterinary drugs, PAHs, mycotoxins, contaminants

Certification

Certification services are provided in cooperation with recognised partners, covering international, national, and private standards. Available audits and certifications include:

  • IFS Food, IFS Logistics, IFS Broker, IFS Wholesale/Cash & Carry
  • Organic certification (AT-BIO-901) and private standards (e.g., Prüf Nach!)
  • IFS Progress Programme
  • HACCP, GMP audits, business and supplier audits
  • AMA Quality Seal, AMA Organic Seal, quality and origin assurance system (QHS), Transparent Origin
  • ISO 22000, ISO 9001
  • Sustainability standards: MSC, ASC, RSPO, UTZ
  • V-Label (international quality label for vegetarian products)
    Individually tailored certification programmes can be developed on request.

Inspection & Sampling

Inspection services cover hygiene, business operations, and product sampling across various sectors. Activities include:

  • Tailored business inspections
  • Hygiene and kitchen inspections
  • Inspections of collective catering facilities
  • Hygiene checks
  • On-site environmental sampling (e.g., swab samples, water samples, airborne bacterial count)
  • Agricultural sampling from containers (drums, sacks, big bags, IBC containers), silos, trucks, and shipping containers

Training & Technology Transfer

Specialised training is provided through the LVA Academy at Conscio’s Austrian site, offering practical courses on key topics in food processing, safety, and regulatory compliance. Programmes are delivered by experts from government bodies, industry associations, universities, food regulators, and experienced auditors. The Academy is certified to ISO 21001:2018, ensuring consistently high-quality knowledge transfer.

Focus areas include:

  • Food law (e.g., labelling, health claims, origin)
  • Production standards (e.g., IFS, BRC)
  • Hygiene, HACCP, and microbiology
  • Special topics such as food defence, food fraud, FCM, and sensory analysis


On-site training is also available, tailored to company-specific needs, enabling targeted internal capacity building and qualification of in-house trainers.

Participation in a broad technology network further connects clients with specialised expertise in product and process development, fostering innovation through collaboration.

Our Services

Let’s Get in Touch

If you have questions about Conscio Group or our range of services, or need
guidance on which solution best fits your needs, feel free to contact us.

Expertise Across
Multiple Industries

We support various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and consumer goods, with tailored analysis and consulting.

Cosmetics

We offer testing and regulatory support to ensure the safety and compliance of cosmetic products.

Pharmaceuticals

We offer testing and regulatory support to ensure the safety and compliance of cosmetic products.

Food Supplements

We offer testing and regulatory support to ensure the safety and compliance of cosmetic products.

How can we support your organization?

Our team is here to help you meet safety and compliance goals across food, cosmetics, pharma, and more. Contact us today to get started.