Your experts for world-class olive oil testing
Trusted by the best
Our 300-sq m lab in Athens boasts the latest testing equipment and a14-strong team of highly specialised staff. Our emphasis on continuous training and stringent quality control has been recognised by international regulatory authorities in the sector with multiple awards, and also by long-standing invitations to serve as judges on panels of prestigious international competitions.
Reliability of results in the analysis of pesticides
We are pleased to inform you that our lab, while participating in the proficiency test “COIPT-2023” for pesticide residues in olive oil, achieved the optimal result and was ranked as the lab with the minimum deviation from the assigned values among 39 participating labs.
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The “COIPT-2023” interlaboratory proficiency scheme is co-organised by the 'Istituto Superiore di Sanità and the IOOC. Participating labs are based in Spain, Italy, Poland, Greece, France, Germany and Belgium, and it one of the most creditable in Europe for the determination of pesticide residues in olive oil.
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29 years, 300.000 olive oil samples
Our laboratory specializes in the chemical and sensory analysis of olive oil, other oils and fats and their by-products. Led by the father-son team of Manolis and Dimitris Salivaras, we have built a stellar reputation for integrity and independence over the last 29 years, and yet we stay at the forefront of technical developments with continued innovation at the service of our clients. We have worked for major firms in the food industry as well as small producers and consumers, and also consult clients on issues of production, processing, storage, sampling, blending and transportation.
Experience
Innovation
Integrity
Panel test facilities according to IOC /T.20/Doc n6
Some of our clients
We have done chemical testing, sensory testing and consulting for some of the biggest brands in the Greek olive oil sector, as well as for leading Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Tunesian and Israeli brands. Most of our clients return to us for testing and commercial certification year after year, harvest after harvest.