Ensuring Quality, Safety, and Compliance
Testing of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is essential to guarantee their quality, safety, and compliance with diverse regulatory standards and consumer expectations. comprehensive testing of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is vital for ensuring product safety, maintaining quality, complying with regulations, building consumer trust, and facilitating trade in UAE, and the global market. The specific tests performed will depend on the nature of the beverage and the intended market.
At Middle East Testing Services LLC (METS Lab), we provide end-to-end analytical testing for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to help producers meet regulatory standards, maintain consistent quality, and satisfy consumer expectations. Whether you’re a manufacturer, importer, or distributor, our beverage testing services ensure your products are safe, compliant, and market-ready.
Why Beverage Testing is Essential
- Regulatory Compliance with GSO, GCC, EAS, Codex, and international export requirements
- Quality Assurance across taste, shelf life, and formulation stability
- Consumer Safety by detecting harmful residues or substances
- Authenticity & Label Accuracy for brand trust and transparency
📋 Deliverables You Receive
- Comprehensive analytical test report
- Compliance certificate (if required)
- Consultation on results interpretation
- Support for labelling, product claims, or troubleshooting
Applications
- Soft drinks, juices, energy drinks
- Bottled water, flavored waters
- Beer, wine, spirits, and fermented drinks
- Herbal infusions and health tonics
Testing Standards Followed
- GSO 9/2013, 21/2013 – GCC beverage safety and labeling standards
- Codex Stan 234-1999 – General methods for food testing
- USFDA 21 CFR 101 & 182 – U.S. labeling and food additive requirements
- ISO, AOAC, and GCC Lab Accreditation Standards
Key Testing Capabilities:
Alcoholic Beverages:
- Ethyl Alcohol Content
- Total Solids
- Methyl Alcohol
- Volatile Acids
- Esters as ethyl acetate
- Higher Alcohol as amyl alcohol
- Aldehydes as acetaldehyde
- Furfural
- Heavy Metals
Non-alcoholic Beverages
- pH and Acidity
- Sugar Content (Brix)
- Nutritional Analysis
- Preservative Levels
- Artificial Sweeteners
- Carbonation Levels (CO₂)