Food tests

DLG-certified quality

Take advantage of the opportunity to have your products evaluated as part of the independent and neutral DLG quality tests. Every year, our experts from the fields of science, food monitoring and practice test more than 20,000 food and beverage products from Germany and abroad according to the latest scientific standards. The ‘DLG – tested quality’ award makes the high product quality visible at a glance for retailers and consumers. The focus is on comprehensive sensory tests, supplemented by chemical, microbiological and physical analyses as well as preparation, packaging and labelling tests.

‘DLG-awarded’ stands for experience, competence and credibility

Based on solid expertise

  • Evaluation by DLG-approved sensory experts
  • Objective product testing according to accredited testing methods
  • Laboratory testing
  • Packaging and labelling testing

Recognized and respected

  • ‘DLG-awarded’ is one of the five best-known seals in Germany*
  • Positive willingness to purchase products with seals (up to +10%)*
  • Acceptance of higher prices for products with seals (up to +8%)*
  • Attractive special awards, marketing and communication services

*Source: Consumer survey conducted by Münster University of Applied Sciences, Buxel (2018)

Dates, information, services

The award winners 

Here you will find all currently award-winning products sorted by product group.

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Temperature measurement of fried meatballs using a digital thermometer.

Methodology and test criteria

The test criteria are defined by independent DLG committees for specific product groups.

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Special prices

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  • Federal Award of Honour
       

    [Translate to English:] Medaillen Bundesehrenpreis
  • Award for long-standing product quality

    [Translate to English:] Preis für langjährige Produktqualität
  • DLG Classics
      

    Goldfarbenes Siegel mit schwarzem Kreis und Schrift 'JÄHRLICH GEPRÜFT DLG DLG.ORG' sowie Text 'Ausgezeichnet seit 2010'
  • DLG-Claims
      

    Goldener DLG-Qualitätssiegel mit Text 'Geprüfte Qualität 2025 DLG.ORG' und Hinweis 'Ohne Zusatz von Geschmacksverstärkern, Konservierungsstoffen, Aromen' sowie 'DLG Kontroll-Nr. 0000'

DLG Food Newsletter

Information from the specialist and testing work of the DLG