University of Ljubljana, National Veterinary Institute, U Kranj

Director

Kosec Prof. dr. Marjan
dekanat@vf.uni-lj.si

Technical Manager (or contact person)

Lena Hodoscek
lena.hodoscek@vf.uni-lj.si

Accreditation Organisation

Coverage of Accreditation

chemical-physical testing (milkfat, protein and lactose
content,cells, freezing point), microbiological testing (Bactoscan, total flora, L.monocytogenes, Salmonella, E.Coli), inhibitory substances

Type of Milk

Cow milk

Fields of competence related to analyzing milk

National proficiency testing organizer, Information provider on analytical methods, and Research and development in analytical methods

Categories of analytical methods practised

Physico-chemical methods and Microbiological methods

Milk and milk Products Tested

Liquid milk and whey (including raw milk, skim milk, homogenized,heat-treated, etc.), Butter, and Cheese and Processed Cheese and Processed Cheese Preparations

Purpose of the Analytical Activity in the Laboratory

Animal health / Herd sanitary (Veterinary analysis), Milk payment to producers according to milk composition and quality, and Food safety and nutrition (protection of consumers)