| Organic products |
Checks for coherence with organic production practices and associated label claims |
| Alcohol and spirits |
Verification of declared geographical origin and detection of adulteration or non-compliant blending |
| Flavours (incl. essential oils) |
Differentiate natural vs synthetic; assess profile consistency and, where relevant, origin |
| Other foods |
Bespoke authenticity assessments for additional categories as needed |
| Beer |
Check label-claim consistency and detect undeclared additions or non-compliant practices |
| Coffee & Cacoa |
Differentiate varieties (e.g., Arabica/Robusta), detect undeclared substitutes, and assess origin claims |
| Cereals |
Verify cereal type/origin and detect substitution or mislabelling |
| Cider |
Verify composition (e.g., sugars) and detect adulteration or non-compliant blending |
| Drinking waters |
Authenticity and, where applicable, origin checks adapted to sector risks |
| Spices and herbs (including tea) |
Botanical authentication; detection of bulking/adulterants; origin checks where relevant |
| Fruit and vegetables |
Verify botanical/geographical origin; detect labelling inconsistencies |
| Oils and fats (incl. olive oil) |
Confirm oil type and origin; detect adulteration with lower-value oils |
| Fruit juices |
Detect dilution and undeclared sugar additions; verify declared origin |
| Honey, sugars, and sugar syrups |
Detect exogenous/starch-derived sugars; assess declared botanical/geographical origin |
| Eggs |
Support label-claim checks and authenticity controls for egg products, aligned to identified risks |
| Fish |
Species identification (speciation) and detection of undeclared substitution in fresh and processed products |
| Dairy products (incl. plant-based alternatives) |
Verify species origin and detect undeclared non-dairy ingredients; support related claims |
| Soft drinks |
Verify declared contents/claims (e.g., juice content, sweetener type) and profile consistency |
| Textiles (non-food natural products) |
Origin and fibre-composition checks to combat fraud and support traceability |
| Meat |
Species verification; origin-claim checks; substitution detection |
| Vinegars |
Origin and composition verification; adulteration checks (e.g., balsamic authenticity) |
| Wine |
Comprehensive integrity checks (origin, grape variety, vintage) and detection of sugar additions/non-compliant blending |
