Laboratory Testing of LEGUMES
Objective of Laboratory Testing
The purpose of laboratory testing is to monitor the safety and quality parameters of nuts (including walnuts, almonds, pistachios and others) in accordance with applicable EAEU technical regulations. Such testing is essential for import and export operations, as well as for domestic circulation.
Key Test Parameters
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
• Energy Value• Determination of Lead (Pb) Content• Determination of Organochlorine Pesticides, Including γ-Hexachlorocyclohexane (γ-HCH), α-Hexachlorocyclohexane (α-HCH), Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (DDD), and Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)• Determination of Cadmium (Cd) Content• Determination of Chromium (Cr) Content• Determination of Arsenic (As) Content• Determination of Tin (Sn) Content• Determination of Mercury (Hg) Content• Determination of Aflatoxin B1 ContentAnd Other Relevant Parameters
MICROBIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS
• Determination of the total count of Mesophilic Aerobic and Facultative Anaerobic Microorganisms• Determination of Yeasts and Molds• Determination of Coliform Bacteria• Determination of Escherichia coli (E. coli)• Determination of Staphylococcus aureus• Determination of Sulfite-Reducing Clostridia• Determination of Bacillus cereus• Detection of Salmonella spp.• Detection of Listeria monocytogenesAnd Other microbiologica Parameters
Provision of Test Results
Based on the test results, the laboratory issues an official test report.
Declaration Process
The test report issued by “FDA Laboratory” LLC is an official document that enables the organization of the product declaration process.
“FDA Laboratory” LLC cooperates with the Product Certification Body of “Certification and Quality” LLC, which, within the scope of its accreditation, issues EAC or AST (Technical Regulation of Armenia) Declarations of Conformity.
For further details regarding the certification process, please call +374 96 35 00 01.