MARCH 2011
Laboratory CROATIAKONTROLA authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development as the OFFICIAL laboratory for testing of food, water, feed and consumer goods (examination of samples from authority inspections - agricultural, sanitary, veterinary, etc).
In the laboratory CROATIAKONTROLA conducted physical-chemical and microbiological testing of food and animal feed, testing of soil, fertilizers, water,wastewater and testing of safety.
The laboratory is accredited according to the HRN EN ISO IEC 17025 by the Croatian Accreditation Agency for analyses of certain characteristics of animal feed, cereals, spices, coffee, tea, meat, animal and vegetable fats and oils, olive oil, sugar, oil seeds and fertilizers, and for microbiological testing of food, feed and safety testing of food and drinking water.
Laboratory of Croatiakontrola is GAFTA approved laboratory for analysis of grain and FOSFA approved laboratory for analysis of oilseeds, as the first and so far the only FOSFA and GAFTA reference laboratory in Croatia.
Croatiakontrola is accredited according to standards: ISO 9001, ISO / IEC 17025, ISO / IEC 17020 and EN 45011
The most common types
of analysis
Determination of mycotoxins
(AF, DON, OCH, fum, ZON)
Analysis of Pesticides (Chloro-based and phosphor-based) - GC techniques
Microbiological testing (Salmonella and Listeria monocitogenes)
Analysis of mycotoxins (Aflatoxins, DON, zearleon, ochratoxin)
Analysis of Pesticides (Organ chlorine and organ phosphorus) - GC Analysis
Analysis of heavy metals and minerals - AAS analysis
Analysis of food additive - sweetening matter preservatives, other additives - HLPC analysis
Analysis of moisture, ash, fiber, protein, fat, starch, vitamins in food and animal feed
Analysis of the contents of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements in mineral fertilizers and in soil
Microbiological testing (Determining the total number of yeasts, mold, bacteria - Salmonella, Listeria monocitogenes etc.)
Laboratory consists of specialized
departments, as
Laboratory for chemical testing
Laboratory for physical test
Laboratory for microbiological testing
Laboratory testing of grains and flour
Laboratory tests for oilseeds,
meal and cake
Laboratory testing of pet food
Laboratory testing of feed
Laboratory testing of food
Laboratory testing of water
Laboratory testing of vegetable oils
(olive, sunflower)
Laboratory testing of soil
Laboratory testing of mineral fertilizers
and substrates
Health Laboratory for testing food safety
Laboratory testing of food safety for the
animals
Opening
CROATIAKONTROLA has opened a new laboratory and office space at Karlovačka cesta 4 L, Zagreb, on 23.11.2009.
The opening was attended by Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor and Minister of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship Đuro Popijač, and a large number of business partners and friends of CROATIAKONTROLA.
After presentation of the Croatiakontrola activities, Prime Minister and Economy Minister view-toured the new laboratory. Association is continued with the appropriate program and refreshments.
