Testing services

Methods of analysis

• Globally recognized, validated and accredited methods
  Origin testing by multi-isotope fingerprinting
• Modern state-of-the-art analytical techniques
  Next Generation Sequencing, GC-C/P-IRMS, NMR, NIR
• Analytical tests according to international standards
  for wine, juice, honey, maple syrup

Multi-isotope and multi-element fingerprints as well as untargeted product profiles are highly characteristic for the very sample and provide comprehensive information which – reasonably interpreted – allows solid conclusions. A wide range of properties and product claims can be verified, using scientifically developed databases, our know-how and a combination of several analytical techniques and parameters.

Applications

• Reveal country or region of origin, e.g. for products with protected geographical indications
• Verify value claims for products with ‘green’ or ‘clean’ labels, safeguard responsible sourcing, ESG and sustainability strategies
• Detect adulteration and the presence of undeclared or synthetic ingredients
• Perform batch comparisons for quality control and monitoring
• Identify weak nodes in supply chains, fraudulent activities and mislabeling

Your Benefits

• Security and transparency along the entire supply chain
• Avoiding financial and economic losses due to fraud and/or recall
• Ensuring declared product claims
• Promoting confidence and quality to the consumer, strengthening the brand of the company
• Imprint Analytics acts independently using its global and longstanding experience in authenticity testing