The BNN laboratory recognition consists of the following six elements:
- Modular system
- Basic document check at initial recognition, in particular:
+ method accreditations
+ at least 3 years of application of the respective analytical methods in the laboratory (to be documented), "professional experience"
+ successful participation in at least 3 external competence tests according to BNN criteria
- Proof of assessment competence in a (telephone) interview
- Conditions for maintaining admission
- BNN ring tests
- Re-recognition after three years
Laboratories can apply for and receive BNN recognition for pesticide analyses for the following food groups (modules):
- M1: Fruit and vegetables (fresh and processed)
- M2: Cereals and cereal products, rice, pulses
- M3: Oilseeds and vegetable oils and fats
- M4: Tea, fruit and herbal teas, dried herbs and spices
- M5: Honey and bee products
Laboratories can apply for and receive BNN recognition for contaminant analyses for the following substance groups:
- S1: Mycotoxins
- S2: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) / tropane alkaloids (TA)
- S3: Metals and other elements
- S4: Phthalates and other plasticisers
- S5: PAH and MOSH/MOAH
- S6: Dioxins and PCBs
The laboratory accreditation is awarded externally and carried out by the Lach & Bruns Partnership.
Detailed information, i.e. a guideline with the requirements, the scale of fees, the application form as well as information on the procedure can be found here.