A Laboratory report is required in order to obtain a certificate of free sale. The product for export must be submitted to the Laboratory for testing in advance of the export date.
Contact should be made with the Laboratory to discuss requirements as these can vary depending on sample type.
A minimum of 400g or 400ml of sample is required unless otherwise specified and if appropriate, the product should be supplied in its retail packaging. If a sample requires chemical and microbiological testing two separate samples of the same batch/lot no. will be required.
A list of the ingredients of the product and/or product/microbiological specification sheets must be supplied upon sample submission when requested by the Laboratory.
If the product is a concentrate which will require dilution and packaging in the destination country prior to sale, the recommended dilution levels and final concentrations of controlled additives must be supplied to the Laboratory.
If the sample submitted for analysis is a cream liqueur sample the alcohol source must be supplied to the Laboratory prior to sample submission
Payment or a purchase order number is required prior to commencement of testing. Please refer to the analysis price list below for details.
Tests Available
Analytical service |
Cost
€ (Nett) |
Testing for export certification – minimum charge.
See below for additional charges for other parameters |
100.00 |
| Test |
Food Type |
|
Sulphur Dioxide |
Various |
35.00 |
Benzoic Acid |
Various |
35.00 |
Sorbic Acid |
Various |
35.00 |
Artificial Sweeteners |
Various |
35.00 |
Labelling & Microbiological Analysis |
Chocolate & Chocolate Products |
150.00 |
Alcohol by Volume only |
Various |
150.00 |
Alcohol by Volume & Sulphur Dioxide |
Ciders |
185.00 |
Alcohol by Volume & Methanol |
Beers |
200.00 |
Alcohol by Volume & Congeners |
Spirits |
200.00 |
Alcohol by Volume & Congeners |
Liqueurs |
200.00 |
Alcohol by Volume & Congeners & Microbiological Analysis |
Cream Liqueurs |
350.00 |
Please note: Other tests may be available at the laboratory. If the test you require is not listed above please contact the Laboratory
Additional requests
Any additional requests for information to be included on the Laboratory report must be requested at time of sample submission e.g. the inclusion of measurement of uncertainty for results.
A requirement for hand signed copies of reports must also be notified to the laboratory at time of sample submission. The cost for extra reports is first 10 – free of charge. €2 charge per subsequent report.
Certificate of Origin and Analysis
Recently some importing countries of alcoholic beverages from Ireland have requested an additional certificate be completed. The cost for each of these additional certificates is €25.
Obtaining Certificates
Please visit the HSE website; http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/Environmentalhealth/ for information on obtaining certificates of free sale.
Two documents are included under the heading Publications for business owners;
1.) Applying for an export cert
2.) How to apply for an Export Certificate for Food of Non-Animal Origin.
Laboratory Contacts
Tel: 01-6612022
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