International DLG Food Testing
Natural mineral, spring and table water

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DLG award-winning – impressive added value!

The ‘DLG – Tested Quality’ seal of quality is one of the best-known awards in Germany. It signals a positive image across all product groups and stands for consumer confidence. Awarded by independent experts, it confirms an objective test according to the recognised DLG test methodology.

Expert review for the following products

Mineral water in various types of packaging: glass, PET, carton
with CO₂
with low CO₂
without CO₂

Registration Fee:
Natural mineral, spring and table water: 680 €

Natural mineral, spring and table water in PET bottles: 790 €

Upcoming examination dates

26.01.2026

additional date

29.05.2026

additional date

07.08.2026

main date

Thomas Burkhardt
Beer, spirits, mineral water, tea, fruit and soft drinks
T.Burkhardt@DLG.org
+49 69 24788-356

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How our experts test

Sensory product analysis

Under standardised conditions, our experts prepare an expert report for each product. This report contains recommendations for quality optimisation. It is based on the internationally recognised product-specific DLG 5-point schemes®, which we are continuously developing.

Mann in weißem Kittel hält Weinglas, vor ihm stehen mehrere leere Weingläser auf einem weißen Tisch in hellem Raum.

Etikett mit chemischen Angaben zu Kationen und Anionen.

Packaging and declaration inspection

The extensive packaging and declaration tests are carried out in a separate area from the sensory and laboratory tests. Other experts are also involved. This ensures that our test results remain impartial.

Laboratory tests

Scientific partner institutes and organisations carry out product-specific, microbiological, chemical and physical laboratory tests on behalf of the DLG in accordance with recognised official testing procedures.

Pipette gibt Tropfen in rosa Flüssigkeit in Petrischale, umgeben von weiteren Petrischalen mit blauer Flüssigkeit.

Drei Personen in weißen Laborkitteln sitzen und stehen an einem Tisch mit mehreren Weingläsern, im Hintergrund ein rundes Schild mit der Aufschrift 'JÄHRLICH PRÄMIERT DLG'.

Admission control and neutralisation

The marketable milk and dairy products are taken from current production and subjected to extensive quality controls. All products are anonymised for sensory testing and laboratory testing. This means that the DLG experts assess product quality without knowing the manufacturer. This guarantees objective test results with high informative value.

What our customers say

"For many years, we have had our mineral water tested as part of the DLG water quality test, because quality and transparency are our top priorities. Regular independent testing confirms our high standards and strengthens our customers' trust in our products.""

Ulrike Edeler,

riha-Wesergold

"We have been participating in the DLG test since 1997 in order to confirm the quality of our products and communicate this to the outside world. The DLG seal strengthens our credibility and sets Ensinger apart from the crowd."