FEBA LAB Laboratory for analyzing of food beverage

FEBA LAB Laboratory for analyzing of food, beverage, water, and cosmetics It has accreditation from Executive Agency, Bulgarian Accreditation Agency Certification for Accreditation BAA registration № 70 ЛИ from 13. 01. 2011

Location of Bulgaria in Europe Феба лаб

Where is Sofia? Феба лаб

Information about the City Ø Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and is the biggest city within the country. It is situated in the valley under the mountain Vitosha. Sofia is the main administration, industrial, cultural , transportation and intellectual center within the country. In the city concentrated one sixth of the industry production of Bulgaria. Ø The City area is 1 311 sq. m. Sofia is situated 550 m. over the altitude. Ø Sofia is the 12 th biggest city in the European union Ø The city is one of the oldest in Europe because it has 7000 years history. Ø Since 4 April 1879 year, Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria Феба лаб

History of Feba lab Ø In 2009 year , The test laboratory “ Feba Lab” was created. The company follows the latest requirements of the European and International regulatory in the area of analyzing food, beverage, water and cosmetics. Ø The laboratory is part of “F AND B ANALYSIS”JSC. The company received its registration in 2007 year. The main goal of the laboratory is to analyze food, beverage, water and cosmetics. Ø In our activities we use the principles of the good laboratory practices and the requirements of Bulgarian State Standard (BSS) EN ISO/IEC 17025: 2006. Феба лаб

Organigraph BOARD OF DIRECTORS CEO Quality Control Department 1 “Microbiology” Responsible sector Laboratory LABORATORY MANAGER Department 2 “Physicochemical” Responsible sector Specialist Department 3 “Sampling” Responsible sector Specialist and health officer Феба лаб

Location of Feba Lab in Sofia Феба лаб

Policy of the company Ø The test laboratory “FEBA LAB” has main goal for satisfying its clients' needs in the area of high quality service. Our policy is to follow the requirements of Bulgarian State Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025: 2006. The aim is to maintenance of our accreditation which is given from Bulgarian Accreditation Agency. 1) In our quality manual “ FEBA LAB” documented its operating system for quality management trough regulation of all processes and responsibilities within the company. This is evidence that all processes are planned in advance and they are monitored. 2) The system for quality management and its documents are also synchronized with the changing external environment. In its implementation we have taken into account: level of technique, legislative requirements, market needs, type of service, customer expectations and their satisfaction, selection, training and motivation of employees, environmental protection, and the economic considerations. Феба лаб

Policy(continue) 3) “FEBA LAB” declare that we will provide the necessary conditions as: -We will work for our clients by using the good laboratory practices and the best quality for analyzing. -The company will follow the necessary requirements of Bulgarian State Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025: 2006; - We will constantly update our Quality management system; 4) Our management and staff have committed to carry out activities to ensure the highest quality of our test results, in order to have full satisfaction of our customer needs. 5) The management of the company declare that everybody from our staff is familiar with relevant documents of our quality management system (QMS) and implement the principal of our policy in their work. 6) The management of “FEBA LAB” is obliged to update and use its QMS by following the Bulgarian State Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025: 2006. The company has obligation to provides workforce and finance, in order to follow this standard. Феба лаб

Goals of Feba Lab Ø In order to follow our policy, the management of Feba Lab have set the following objectives: - Main goal of the quality management system is to provide accuracy, precision and reliability of laboratory results, so that they are reliable, reproducible and defensible. Quality of the test results is described in at least the following parameters: uncertainty, accuracy, precision, reproducibility and repeatability. - Secondary goal is to maintain national and international recognition of the laboratory by comparison with the relevant standards. - Third goal is to have adequate answer to the wants and needs of our clients -Last but not least, to maintain the brand image and the good reputation of the laboratory in terms of quality through continuous improvement of processes and prevent problems. Феба лаб

Mission Ø Securing the necessary conditions for the use of EU requirements on food safety through highly qualified staff that uses high-tech and independent test methods. Ø Satisfying all needs of our clients in the segments that we have necessary competence. Ø Keeping in touch with customers in relation to receive recommendations, complaints and findings to improve our work. Феба лаб

Analysis Feba Lab is doing analysis of the following products groups: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Dairy Products Mayonnaise and mayonnaise based salads Meat and meat products Birds, rabbits and poultry products Fish and fish products Conserves Honey and apiculture products Starter cultures (Cultures) Milk Fruit and vegetables Water and the washings Soft drinks and juices Cereals and cereal-based foods Beer Wine and Spirit Cosmetics and Cosmetic products Oil of plant based Феба лаб

Services Ø Feba lab is doing three main types of services: - Sampling - Physicochemical tests -Microbiological tests Феба лаб

Sampling Ø Feba lab offers performing sampling by trained sampler and own transport Ø Sampling is an important part of our business, so that is established as a private sector activity. Ø We are aware that providing a "representative" sample / sample is a key prerequisite for the correctness of the analysis. Ø Representativeness is provided to us by following the procedures for sampling, which means that it is taken by our sample. It gives information on the total quantity. Ø Our specialists carry out sampling at the place specified by the client, by issuing a "Statement of sampling. Феба лаб

Physicochemical tests Ø Within the laboratory there is physicochemical sector. We use this sector to analyze fifteen different groups of products. For our analysis we use standardized and verified laboratory methods. Ø The sector consists of four rooms: routine analysis, hardware and related service Part hygiene and storage sector; . Ø In this sector we are doing analysis not only by using routine chemical and physical methods but by applying the tools (tech) methods. Ø Physicochemical sector has automated apparatus "Keltek"for the protein; apparatus for "Soksle; liquid chromatograph equipped with UV-Vis and RI detector; polarimeter and others. Ø Our staff that is working in this sector is highly skilled and is composed of chemists and biotechnologists. Феба лаб

Physicochemical tests (continue) Ø All methods are defined in product groups. Our biggest attention is on the processes of: - Preparation of samples for analysis - Preparation and verification of devices and methodologies; - Monitoring of technological methods of measuring devices and testing - internal controls and calibration; - Presentation of the results; - Training, teamwork and monitoring of our staff; Феба лаб

Microbiology Ø Microbiological laboratory “Feba Lab "consists of laboratory space for microbiological testing, microbiological kitchen, room for preparing the culture media, washing room and a room for decontamination. Ø The laboratory is equipped with modern equipment to guarantee the possibility of analyzing a large number of microbiological tests including : autoclaves, sterilizers, refrigerators, thermostats, apparatus for anaerobes, microscopes, counters and other colonies. Ø Class II laminar secure the operator, product and the environment. Феба лаб

Microbiology (continue) Ø Microbiological analysis of the foodstuff could be divided into two groups –analysis for determining the microbiological quality and analysis for determining food safety, including tests for food pathogens Ø Determination of microbiological quality: - Total count - Lactic acid bacteria - Yeast and mold -Enterobacteriaceae -Coliforms Феба лаб

Microbiology (continue) Ø "FEBALAB has the ability to analyze the main pathogens associated with food: -Salmonella spp. - Listeria monocytogenes -E. coli -Bacillus cereus -Staphylococcus aureus -Clostridium perfringens Феба лаб

Microbiology (continue) Ø Feba Lab performs specific analysis: -Enterobacter sakazakii -Thermophilic aerobic and anaerobic thermophilic microorganisms in canned -Microbiological analysis of surfaces Ø Microbiology of water: -Analyses using membrane filtration as water for drinking and bathing water. Ø Microbiology of cosmetics: - ”Feba lab” offers a wide range of microbiological analysis of cosmetics. Феба лаб

Competitive Advantages Ø Feba lab is situated in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, which is administrative, industrial, transport, cultural and educational center in the country. Because of good location and excellent communications, our laboratory allows for fast and efficient satisfaction of all customer needs and wants. Ø Our laboratory is equipped with modern equipment for physicochemical analysis , microbiological analysis , and sampling. The building is a new and modernly furnished. The staff is highly trained in order to reduce the time of the sample preparation. Ø Feba lab is the first private laboratory in the city of Sofia. Феба лаб

Competitive Advantages Ø We conduct sampling at our expense. By using the specially trained and certified sampler. Samples are transported from us using our specialized cars. Samples themselves are stored and transported under the standard set by the temperature. Ø Feba lab ensure that tests are done on the test method, which is listed in the standards for accreditation. Therefore, we take five samples from each batch that is designed for study. In this way the customer can be 100% sure of the result recorded in the minutes released by us. Ø Our company wishes to have regular contact with our clients to receive different opinions, suggestions and complaints on the basis on which to improve the way of working. Феба лаб

Future plans Ø Because we are a newly established laboratory analysis of food, water, beverages and cosmetics, our plans are to raise a number of clients with which to work towards a sustainable cooperation. Ø To improve our equipment and train our employees with the latest trends in the industry to complete and quality service to our customers. Ø Last but not inconsequential plan is to extend the accreditation to have the opportunity to do absolutely all the researches for which we have requests from our customers. Феба лаб

To contact us: • • office: +359 (2) 959 07 19 GSM. : +359 (893) 326137 mail: febalab@abv. bg www. febalab. net Феба лаб

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