Application to the Food Laboratory at the National Public Health Laboratory, Tel Aviv

This service provides information on delivering samples to the Food Laboratory for various testing.

The Food Laboratory conducts chemical and microbiological tests on all types of foods and food additives. It serves as an analytical arm of the regulatory authority overseeing the manufacturing, import, and marketing of all food products and additives in Israel.
Laboratory tests are conducted in accordance with Israeli or international regulations. In the absence of specific certifications, other accepted methods are employed.
The Laboratory works in close collaboration with the National Food Services, food supervisors at the regional health bureaus, port quarantine stations, and the Nutrition Division at the Ministry of Health.
The laboratory receives samples primarily from the Ministry of Health’s units and other government agencies. In certain cases, it also receives samples from private clients, with the approval of the laboratory management.

For each sample, a sampling form must be attached.
For clients other than Ministry of Health inspectors, a "Food Sample Accompanying Form" (Hebrew) must be attached.

A list of tests, including methods and fees, is available in the table of tests (Hebrew).

Payment can be made in one of the following ways:

By check.
By bank transfer. For details on bank transfers, contact the National Laboratory accountant by email at: [email protected]

The laboratory does not conduct sampling or transport services.
Transfer the samples, including the additional documents, to the central unit of samples at the National Public Health Laboratory:
- Address: 69 Ben-Zvi Road, Tel Aviv.
- Sample reception hours: Sunday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Anyone may file a complaint about a food product.
Complaints should be filed with the regional health bureau (Hebrew).
Do not contact the laboratory directly to file a complaint about a food product.

Please note, if there is any difference or conflict between the information on this page and the law, the provisions of the law will apply.

03-5158693

Sample reception hours: Sunday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please contact the manager of the Food Laboratory or her deputy only in advance
Postal address: 69 Ben-Zvi Road, Tel Aviv, 6810416