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MOAH, mineral oil

Mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in infant formula

“MOAH should not be present in infant formula and follow-on formula” is the conclusion of the EFSA Standing Committee in their latest risk assessment in February 2020. “MOAH should not be present...

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GMO, STOP

India imposes import restrictions on GMOs

From the beginning of 2021, international traders will have to prove that certain agricultural commodities are GMO-free before importing them. This has just been decreed by the Indian Food Safety...

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Residue levels for MCPD- and glycidyl fatty acid esters published

2-MCPD-, 3-MCPD- and glycidyl esters are formed during refinement of vegetable fats and oils. The esters are undesired contaminants as they bear a life-time health risk. Therefore an exposure in...

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Lactalis (F) to acquire Kraft Heinz (USA) cheese business

France-based dairy group Lactalis revealed an agreement to acquire a major part of Kraft Heinz’s cheese business in USA, Canada and for some products world-wide. France-based dairy group Lactalis...

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AROLAB LUFA

AGROLAB LUFA GmbH successfully passed the latest BNN proficiency test

BNN does not only take into account the test results for pesticide residue screening for organic products, but also among other things the evaluation with regard to legal requirement. AGROLABs food...

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Chiasamen

New real-time PCR method for the detection of Chia and Quinoa in food

"Superfood" is predestined for adulteration due to the strong demand on the market. AGROLAB LUFA in Kiel has therefore developed a method for detection. "Superfood" is predestined for...

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RASFF

Fruit and Vegetables: Current postings on the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF)

Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF) supplemented with remarkable results found in our own...

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Paragraf

Fruit and vegetables: Approval for active Fenamiphos will be not extended

The approval for the use of the active substance in nematicides expires. As a rule, the maximum residue limits are also subsequently reduced to the limit of determination. The approval for the...

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Tryptophan, the essential nutrient for returning from holidays

Foods rich in tryptophan act as natural antidepressants, producing an increase in serotonin, a neurotransmitter that acts at the brain level, increasing the feeling of happiness, well-being and...

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Nutri score

German Federal Cabinet approves Nutri-Score as extended nutritional labelling

The Nutri-Score labelling will probably be introduced in Germany in November. The Nutri-Score labelling will probably be introduced in Germany in November.   On 19th of August, the Federal...

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radioactivity

Radioactivity in food - import conditions in the EU changed

With EU Regulation 2020/1158 of 05.08.2020, the EU Commission published new import conditions for food and animal feed originating in third countries on 06.08.2020. With EU Regulation 2020/1158...

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Radar

Short notes - Kurz notiert (September 2020)

Get curious with informative food industry headlines from all over Europe - in many languages...In this article we provide brief information on current topics: optimization of official food control...

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Success

AGROLAB RECEIVES THE AWARD "HIGHEST REPUTATION" FROM THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOCUS MONEY

AGROLAB was once again awarded with the "Highest Reputation" seal of approval by Focus and Focus Money among 1,300 companies in Germany, thus underlining its excellent reputation in the analytical...

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Innovation

"Germany's most innovative companies" - Focus Money awards AGROLAB

DEUTSCHLAND TEST examined the innovative strength of thousands of companies. AGROLAB is one of the test winners and thus underlines the successful use of modern analysis methods and efficient...

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Hase

Rabbit or hare?

Hare (Lepus europaeus) and rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are often mistaken. We have developed and validated a multiplex PCR for the simultaneous detection of field hare and rabbit. Hare (Lepus...

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Food supplements

Food supplements - a growing trend

The demand for targeted food supplements continues. We at AGROLAB have long been involved in the analysis of food supplements and have published some useful information for you clearly arranged in a...

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Change of Maximum Residue Level (MRL) - Chlorpyrifos und Chlorpyrifos-methyl

Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs will be compiled here following their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind. Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs...

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Paragraf

Fruit and vegetables: Approval for active beta-Cyfluthrin will be not extended

The authorisation for use of the active substance in insecticides shall expire. As a rule, the maximum residue limits are also subsequently reduced to the limit of determination. The...

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Paragraf

Fruit and Vegetables: Approval for pesticide active substances Pyriproxyfen extended

Authorisations for the chemical active substance Pyriproxyfen (CAS-Nr. 95737-68-1) has been extended until 07/31/2035 Authorisations for the chemical active substance Pyriproxyfen (CAS-Nr....

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Statistics

Report from the European Rapid Alert System for 2019

The Federal Office of consumer protection and Food Safety (BVL) published a summary of notifications in the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed for 2019. The Federal Office of consumer...

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Fisch

Many food fish are endangered

Researchers from the University of British Columbia (Canada), the University of Western Australia (Australia) and the GEOMAR Center in Kiel (Germany) presented the results of an alarming...

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