This specialized center processes over 6,000 samples annually. Current data shows that less than 1% of imported agro-food products fail to meet European Union regulations, confirming the high efficiency of the current control systems.
“"We can be reassured. To market products in the European Union, the same standards must be met by everyone."
Beyond safety, the lab focuses on preventing food fraud. Experts monitor labeling accuracy for products like olive oil, honey, and fish, ensuring that items labeled as organic truly meet the required environmental standards.
Staffed by 40 professionals using advanced techniques like mass spectrometry, the Cabrils facility marks its 50th anniversary in 2026 as a key institution for food security in Catalonia.
