ACOS Laboratory Recognized for Certified Product Analysis
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ACOS Laboratory Recognized for Certified Product Analysis

SAPO Notícias9 September 2026 at 12:16

The ACOS Chemistry and Sensory Analysis Laboratory was recognized as an "Official Laboratory" by the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DGADR). This recognition was announced by the association itself, marking an important milestone for the laboratory.

The evaluation process concluded that the laboratory has the specialized knowledge, equipment, and infrastructure necessary to perform analyses, tests, and diagnostics on product samples. DGADR also considered that the laboratory meets the requirements for this official certification.

This recognition grants ACOS the capacity to perform analyses on products that require certification, reinforcing its role in the agricultural and agro-industrial sector of the region. The laboratory thus acquires an official status that allows it to act as a certifying entity for various analyses.

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