History
Microbial Tests
Facing Quality problems?? FQC is your Right Solution
Analytical Food Testing Services
Are You an Organic Producer?
FQC Vision
FQC Mission
FQC Core Values:
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The Food Quality Center, FQC
History
The Food Quality Center, FQC, is an entity within the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Zahle and the Bekaa. Established in 2007, it is located in the heart of the Bekaa region to serve the agrofood industry sector in quality assurance, food safety, product development, as well as microbiological and physico-chemical testing. The site is currently managed under the ISO 9001:2008, ISO 17025, and Organic Operation certifications. The laboratory is accredited by the Ministry of Economy and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture for testing agro-food products.
Microbial Tests
• Analysis of food for indicator organisms like: colony count, coliforms, yeasts and molds, and fecal coliforms bacteria
• Detection and enumeration of pathogenic bacteria like: Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus aureus, Clostridium perfringens, Salmonella species, and Listeria monocytogenes
• Research, microbiological tests( shelf-life evaluation, process validation and trouble shooting)
Facing Quality problems?? FQC is your Right Solution
Our problem-solving and food safety experts can help create solu-
tions for your product development needs. Detecting potential problems before they occur is essential to protecting your brand. To increase efficiency and eliminate risks, we offer advanced safety audits and sampling programs along with assistance in HACCP planning. Our consultancy services include:
• Product development: design formulation, sensory evaluation
• Process and packaging systems: freezing, drying, processing, modified atmosphere packaging
• Nutritional facts calculation
• Workshops and trainings on targeted subjects
• Pilot plant production, test kitchen trials
Analytical Food Testing Services
The food laboratory at FQC provides testing support for all areas of the food and agriculture industries. In response to the growing need of the food producers in the Bekaa region to provide high-quality, and safe products, FQC has recently expanded its microbiology lab space and services.
The team is extensively involved in preparing for the ISO 17025 laboratory management accreditation to provide internationally approved tests. Food chemical analysis, Wet chemistry, Theology, Analysis of food products: jams, pickles, ready to eat, frozen or dried items, dips & sauces, dairy products, vegetable oils, honey & drinking water.
Are You an Organic Producer?
Are you struggling to make use of your excess fresh organic crops?! Creative ideas are available at our center such as drying fruits and vegetables, making jam and trying new recipes. Contact us and we will develop and produce unique organically certified products with you.
FQC Vision
FQC’ s vision is to be the premium quality assurance, safety and knowledge sharing center in the region.
FQC Mission
For continual growth and innovation in the agro-food sector, FQC’ s mission is to provide high-level technical assistance through our qualified experts and accredited lab services.
Working towards the common interest
FCCIAL’ s aim is to build an increasingly dynamic and globally competitive Lebanese economy and to promote the common interest of the four regional Chambers vis-à-vis the Lebanese Goverment and other national and international institutions by being:
• The main economic lobbying group in Lebanon
• A versatile service provider
• The Key interlocutor with external parties on economic issues, specifically those connected to commerce, industry and agriculture
FQC Core Values:
• Excellent quality of services
• Innovation in product development
• Confidentiality and credibility
• Accuracy and integrity of results
• Community development
• Consumer safety
• Customer satisfaction and reliability
Working towards the common interest