Food Testing: Dates & Registration

2026/2027

Quick overview:

  • Sample registration deadline: The final date for registering samples for the respective test date.
  • Organic & conventional: Both product categories can be tested at any test date.
  • Additional registration deadlines: In addition to the main dates listed below, further registration deadlines apply to all product groups on 26 January 2026, 29 May 2026, and 7 August 2026.
  • Can't find a suitable date? Additional test dates may be arranged upon request.
Quality testsSample registration deadlineRegistration
Award 2026  
Coffee and coffee drinks01.12.2025Register here
Meat (ham and sausage)01.12.2025Register here
Confectionery01.12.2025Register here
Raw baking materials and cereals01.12.2025Register here
Milk and milk products26.01.2026Register here
Ice cream26.01.2026Register here
Fruit and soft drinks26.01.2026Register here
Spirits26.01.2026Register here
Cooking oils and fats26.01.2026Register here
Convenience - Focus: Delicatessen and self-service fresh meat26.01.2026Register Delicatessen here
Register fresh meat here
Fish & Seafood26.01.2026Register here
Spices26.01.2026Register here
Fruit and vegetables (raw and unprocessed)29.05.2026Register here
Award 2026
Beer and mices beer drinks07.08.2026Register here
Mineral, spring and table water07.08.2026Register here
Tea and tea-like beverages07.08.2026Register here
Fruit and soft drinks07.08.2026Register here
Spirits07.08.2026Register here
Bread and small bakery products, fine bakery products07.08.2026Register here
Frozen food, ready meals, delicatessen, self-service freash meat07.08.2026Register here
Milk and dairy products07.08.2026Register here
Plant-based food and drink07.08.2026Register here

Frequently asked questions about testing dates

Select your product group on this page and click “Register here” for the appropriate test date. You will be taken directly to the relevant product category page, where you will find the registration documents. Alternatively, you can register your products at any time via the DLG Extranet.

The respective sample registration deadline is listed alongside the relevant test date.

The sample registration deadline is the final date by which samples must be registered for a specific test date. Registrations submitted after this deadline can no longer be considered for that test date.

Yes. Both organic and conventional products can be tested at any scheduled test date.

The required information and documentation vary depending on the product group. All necessary details will be requested during the registration process.

Once your registration has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation along with further information about the process, such as sample requirements, labelling instructions, and shipping or delivery arrangements.

Please contact DLG TestService directly regarding any changes to or cancellation of your registration. Contact details can be found on the website.

Additional test dates may be available upon request. Please contact the DLG TestService Food Team.

Do you have any further questions?

Das The DLG TestService Food Team will be pleased to assist you.