Laboratory Testing of Wine
Objective of Laboratory Testing
Wine testing is conducted to confirm the product’s compliance with the quality and safety requirements established within the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
In addition, for the purpose of exporting wine to the European Union, a specific testing is performed for the issuance of the VI-1 certificate, which constitutes a mandatory accompanying document for entry into the EU
market.
Key Test Parameters
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
• Calculation of Energy Value• Determination of Free and Total Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Mass Concentration• Determination of Lead (Pb) Content• Determination of Cadmium (Cd) Content• Determination of Mercury (Hg) Content• Determination of Arsenic (As) Content• Determination of Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) Content• Determination of Alcoholic Strength (% v/v)• Determination of Acidity• Determination of Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) Content• Determination of Organic Acid Content, Including Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, and Other Organic Acids• Determination of Titratable Acidity• Determination of Total Extract and Reduced Extract Content• Determination of Volatile Compound Content• Determination of Sugar Content, Including Glucose, Fructose, and Sucrose• Determination of Ochratoxin A Content• Determination of Relative Density• Determination of pHOther Relevant Parameters
MICROBIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS
• Enumeration of Molds and YeastsAnd Other microbiological Parameters
Provision of Test Results
Upon completion of laboratory testing, a Test Report is issued and for export to the European Union, a VI-1 Certificate is additionally provided.
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.