The abbreviation stands for "Arbeitskreis Lebensmittelchemischer Sachverständiger der Länder und des Bundesamtes für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit," which translates to "Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the States and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety."

The working group consists of representatives from state testing facilities as well as the Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces).

Representatives from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) or the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) are consulted as guests.

Furthermore, the ALS works closely with the ALTS to achieve harmonizing results on joint issues.

The main task essentially involves examining and assessing products subject to the German Food and Feed Code.

The responsibilities of the ALS include, among other things, topics such as the composition and labeling of food, drinking water, or residues and contaminants, as well as the corresponding food analysis.

 

Source: www.bvl.bund.de