Food Testing: Dates & Registration

2027/2028

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 25 January 2027, 31 May 2027, and 9 August 2027.
  • Can't find a suitable date? Additional test dates may be arranged upon request.
Quality testsSample registration deadlineRegistration
Award 2027  
Coffee and coffee drinks07.12.2026Register here
Meat (ham and sausage)07.12.2026Register here
Confectionery07.12.2026Register here
Raw baking materials and cereals07.12.2026Register here
Milk and milk products25.01.2027Register here
Ice cream25.01.2027Register here
Fruit and soft drinks25.01.2027Register here
Spirits25.01.2027Register here
Cooking oils and fats25.01.2027Register here
Convenience - Focus: Delicatessen and self-service fresh meat25.01.2027Register Delicatessen here
Register fresh meat here
Fish & Seafood25.01.2027Register here
Spices25.01.2027Register here
Fruit and vegetables (raw and unprocessed)25.01.2027Register here
Award 2028
Beer and mices beer drinks09.08.2027Register here
Mineral, spring and table water09.08.2027Register here
Tea and tea-like beverages09.08.2027Register here
Fruit and soft drinks09.08.2027Register here
Spirits09.08.2027Register here
Bread and small bakery products, fine bakery products09.08.2027Register here
Frozen food, ready meals, delicatessen, self-service freash meat09.08.2027Register here
Milk and dairy products09.08.2027Register here
Plant-based food and drink09.08.2027Register 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.