Laboratory Testing of Tea and Coffee
Objective of Laboratory Testing
Comprehensive testing of tea and coffee is conducted to ensure compliance with the requirements established by the EAEU.
The testing results are essential for product certification, submission within import and export procedures, and for ensuring the lawful circulation of products on the domestic market.
Key Test Parameters
Within the scope of laboratory testing of tea and coffee, both physicochemical and microbiological parameters are assessed.
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
• Determination of Caffeine (C₈H₁₀N₄O₂) Content• Determination of Lead (Pb) Content• Determination of Cadmium (Cd) Content• Determination of Mercury (Hg) Content• Determination of Arsenic (As) Content• Determination of DDT and Its Metabolites• Determination of Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) (α-, β-, γ-Isomers)• 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 (coliforms)• Determination of Sulfite-Reducing clostridia• Determination of Bacillus cereus• Determination of Salmonella spp.
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.