AGQ Labs secures ENAC accreditation for its olive oil tasting panel

AGQ Labs is strengthening its analytical services for the olive oil sector with the accreditation of its virgin olive oil tasting panel in accordance with the UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard.

ENAC accreditation recognises the panel’s technical competence and supports the reliability of its results in the sensory evaluation of virgin olive oils. This analysis is essential for determining their commercial category, as it identifies and assesses both their positive attributes and potential sensory defects.

Sensory evaluation backed by technical standards

The service is aimed at cooperatives, olive mills, producers, packers and marketers seeking reliable information for quality control and the commercial classification of their oils.

The accreditation offers three main benefits:

• Technical rigour, through standardised procedures and the participation of qualified tasters.

• Reliability and confidence, supported by the assessment of technical competence in accordance with UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025.

• Support for quality control, providing relevant information for the sensory evaluation of virgin olive oils.

AGQ Labs has more than 30 years of experience in the olive oil sector and continues to expand its capabilities to provide services tailored to its customers’ needs.

With this accreditation, the company strengthens its sensory analysis offering for businesses in the sector and reinforces its commitment to analytical quality in olive oil.