Wine Laboratory Testing
We are recognised by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) under the Wine Act 2003 for analysing export wines. Our laboratory testing services to the wine industry include export testing to meet EU and other country requirements, residue analysis, chemical analysis, microbiology testing, allergen testing and forensic investigations.
vine, Wine & grape analysis
Microbiology testing
Includes:
- Food safety
- Product integrity and spoilage
- Shelf-life testing
Chemistry testing
Includes:
- Nutritional Information Panels (NIPs)
- Preservatives / food additives
- Mineral analyses
- Vitamin analyses
- Food safety / allergens
- EU and other market access testing
If you export wine (grape wine, fruit wine, vegetable wine, cider or mead) you need to meet the requirements of the Wine Act 2003.
For more information on the Wine Act
For specific information on EU testing
Wine laboratory submission form
Food forensics
Includes:
- Physical contaminants
- Chemical contaminants, taints and odours
- Pests, growths
Partnering with WineWorks
WineWorks, New Zealand's largest contract bottler has partnered with AsureQuality to provide its customers with an integrated range of services, from the time the wine is ready to be bottled, through to final distribution.
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