Samples

Sample quantity

It is important to submit the correct quantity of a sample. This reduces the risk of delays in the analysis and increases the speed at which you receive the results.

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Minimum laboratory sample size according to EU Directive 2002/63/EC:

  • Small fresh products, <25 g, e.g. berries, peas, olives: 1 kg

  • Medium-sized fresh products, 25–250 g, e.g. apples, citrus fruits, loose tomatoes: 1 kg and at least 10 units

  • Large fresh products, >250 g, e.g. cabbage, cucumber, bunches of grapes: 2 kg and at least 5 units

  • Grains and nuts, e.g. rice, wheat: 1 kg

  • Tea: 0.2 kg

Minimum laboratory sample size for other products:

  • Water: 1 liter in a glass bottle

  • Leaf: 0.25 kg, at least 10 leaves

  • Soil / substrate: 1 kg

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