Copper important as a trace element, toxic in large quantities
As a trace element, copper is vital for humans, animals and plants in small quantities as a component of certain proteins and coenzymes. Exceeding this physiologically necessary amount can be detrimental to health.
A new Dutch allergen policy applies from 1.1.2024
After 12 years of negotiations, a new allergen policy is in force in the Netherlands. This policy determines the reference values for cross-contamination in packaged foods and what text must appear on the packaging to warn of risks.
FAO/WHO published reference dose for soy and celery (food allergens)
Reference values for exposure (RfD) are health-related guideline values that make it possible to assess the risk posed by certain allergens..
Market News: The red mill turns under a new roof
The food group Pfeiffer & Langen is taking over the sausage manufacturer Rügenwalder Mühle..
Short notes - Kurz notiert (12/23)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.
Here you will find news in brief from the food sector. - in many languages ...
Splitting of the "AGROLAB Agrar und Umwelt GmbH" company
AGROLAB Agrar und Umwelt GmbH in Sarstedt and Kiel was split into AGROLAB Umwelt GmbH in Kiel and AGROLAB Agrar GmbH in Sarstedt.
With flying colours: EU interlab test on furans in food
AGROLAB LUFA passed the European proficiency test for the detection of furan and alkylated furans in savoury snacks with an "excellent".
BNN approval for AGROLAB Poland
AGROLAB Poland has received approval for compliance with the requirements of the "Bundesverband Naturkost Naturwaren e.V." (BNN).
ANALYSIS OF PROPIONIC ACID IN BAKERY PRODUCTS
AGROLAB Ibérica received accreditation for the analysis of organic acids (propionic acid, acetic acid and butyric acid) in bakery and confectionery products.
AGROLAB Iberica: Control of Salmonella spp in 24 h
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has validated and accredited under ISO 17.025 a method for the detection of salmonella that allows results to be reported within 24 hours.
Ergot analysis accredited in AGROLAB Ibérica
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has validated and accredited under ISO 17.025 the detection and quantification of ergot.
Current postings on the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF) for fruit & vegetables
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF).
Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB laboratories
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in our own laboratories. Critical results with respect to max. residue level
Netherlands: New regulation on MOAH in food enters into force on 1.1.2024
The Dutch Food Safety Authority (NVWA) has published a decree on the implementation of the SCoPAFF declaration on MOAH (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons) in food, which will come into force on 1 January 2024.
Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except fruit & vegetables - see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
Dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs and PFAS in edible fish: BfR: Exposure assessment in Germany
The German Federal Office for Risk Assessment (BfR) has investigated possible health risks from the consumption of edible fish in Germany. In particular, the population group of women aged 15 to 49 years was the focus of the exposure assessment.
Summer is over, but cocktails are still being sipped
The "Caipi" (Caipirinha) is a popular cocktail and is also favoured in the hot version at the Christmas markets as an alternative to spiced wine and the like, especially by young people.
Ergot alkaloids in cereal products
In a recent statement on ergot alkaloids, the German Federal Office for Risk Assessment (BfR) has advocated lowering the maximum levels in certain cereal products.
Market News: Vion Food Group closes another plant in Germany
The closure of slaughterhouses and meat plants within the Dutch VION Group in Germany continues. Now the convenience food plant in Großostheim near Aschaffenburg (Bavaria) is also being closed.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (11/23)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.
Here you will find news in brief from the food sector. - in many languages ...
AGROLAB Ibérica S.L.U. is now part of QS feed monitoring
Since October 2023, our feed laboratory AGROLAB Ibérica S.L.U. in Tarragona has been recognized by QS.