Analytical Capabilities for Food and Beverage Quality
Product quality in the food and beverage sector depends on a precise understanding of chemical composition, microbial safety and the suitability of water used throughout production. LITOLAB applies accredited methods to verify product parameters, detect potential risks and support both routine quality control and problem-solving in production facilities.
Water and Beverage Analysis
We test process water and non-alcoholic beverages for physico-chemical parameters, metals, organic indicators (TOC/DOC, AOX/EOX, VOCs, specific organics) and microbiological safety markers. This ensures hygienic production conditions and supports HACCP verification.
Chemical Composition of Selected Foods
For selected food categories, we analyse moisture, protein, fat, ash and other key constituents to support labelling, product stability and raw material control.
Microbiological Safety and Hygiene Indicators
We determine hygiene-relevant microorganisms such as coliforms, E. coli, coagulase-positive staphylococci, yeasts and moulds. These results help producers monitor hygienic conditions, protect consumers and respond quickly to contamination concerns.
Targeted Contaminant Testing
When needed, we perform screening for selected contaminants relevant to product safety or customer specifications.
Who Relies on Our Food & Beverage Testing
Our services support:
- Producers of non-alcoholic beverages
- Food processing companies of various sizes
- Dairies, breweries, bakeries and other food businesses
- Retailers and private-label brands
- Quality managers and HACCP coordinators
- Certification bodies and auditors
Typical Needs and Situations
Clients usually contact us when:
- Process water needs to meet hygiene requirements
- Product batches require chemical or microbiological verification
- A contamination incident needs to be clarified
- Suppliers or retailers require independent laboratory results
- Audits or certifications require accredited reports
Regulatory Framework We Support
Our analyses are aligned with key national and EU legislation:
Act No. 110/1997 Coll. on Foodstuffs and Tobacco Products
Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs
Regulation (EC) No. 2073/2005 on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs
We adapt the testing scope to specific product categories, retailer requirements and HACCP documentation.
Practical Applications in Food & Beverage Production
Producers turn to LITOLAB whenever they need reliable information to support product quality, hygiene and compliance. Our analyses help verify the safety and composition of beverages and selected foods, ensuring that batches meet internal specifications and regulatory limits. When microbiological issues arise or unexpected changes occur in taste, clarity or stability, we perform targeted investigations to identify the cause — whether related to raw materials, process water or production hygiene.
Many clients send samples as part of routine HACCP verification or in preparation for audits by retailers or certification bodies. We also assist producers in evaluating new suppliers or confirming the quality of incoming raw materials. For small and medium-sized businesses, our accredited reports provide the assurance needed to communicate transparently with customers, buyers and inspectors.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We test non-alcoholic beverages as well as process water used for production, cleaning and sanitation.
Yes — we can analyse suspected contamination and help identify the underlying causes.
We focus on selected food categories where chemical composition or microbiological checks are essential. Scope is adjusted to your specific needs.