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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

  • Ready-made meat dishes
  • Kebab and rotisserie meat
  • Ready-made dishes based on cheese, eggs, potatoes, vegetables and fruit
  • Vegetarian ready-made dishes
  • Soups
  • Sauces
  • Pasta
  • Rice dishes
  • Desserts
  • Pastries
  • Pizza
  • Snacks

Registration Fee:
Ready meals, frozen foods, pasta, combination baked goods: 388 €

Upcoming examination dates

26.01.2026

additional date

29.05.2026

additional date

07.08.2026

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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 Hemd und Krawatte hält beide Hände vor das Gesicht, im Hintergrund mehrere Personen an Tischen in einem großen Raum.
Hände halten durchsichtige Box mit Essen.

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

Depending on the product and scope of testing, 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.

Nahaufnahme eines Mikroskops mit Objektträger und Hand in lila Handschuh, die den Objektträger hält.
Zwei Personen in weißen Kitteln sitzen an einem Tisch mit Tellern voller grüner Bohnen und einem Glas Wasser.

Admission control and neutralisation

The marketable ready meals and frozen products are taken from ongoing 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.

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