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.
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
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.
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 study.
Chicken nuggets from the 3-D printer ?
A large American chicken fryer is experimenting with a Russian IT start-up with the aim of producing chicken nuggets in a 3D printer in the future.
Unilever entered in a tie-up with Algenuity
Unilever has entered into a tie-up with biotech start-up Algenuity. Both companies will work together on “Chlorella vulgaris” microalgae as a nutritious and sustainable protein source.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (August 2020)
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AGROLAB BELONGS TO "GERMANY'S BEST CONSULTANTS
Once again, AGROLAB has kept its promise and can proudly rely on its excellent consulting and customer service. Among a large number of excellent customer consultants from a wide range of industries, AGROLAB has been awarded "Germany's best consultant" in the laboratory company sector.
AGROLAB Agrar und Umwelt GmbH in Kiel triples its total area
The Kiel Environmental Laboratory has exceptional expansion possibilities on the Business Campus and is increasing its total area from around 2,000 m² to 7,200 m². Thus AGROLAB is further expanding its leading position in the environmental sector and strengthening its site in the north. The analytical focus is on solids, asbestos and legionella. In the next three to five years, the number of employees is to be almost tripled. With these developments AGROLAB will become an important employer in the region. Kiel without its two labs would be unimaginable.
Determination of thiourea compounds (PTU/ETU) and dithiocarbamates in baby food
From now on we can offer the determination of propylene-thiourea (PTU), ethylene-thiourea (ETU) and Propineb residues in food and especially in infant formulae, follow-on formulae, cereal-based complementary foods and foods for infants and young children at AGROLAB LUFA GmbH in Kiel.
Change of Maximum Residue Level (MRL)
Current information on the modification of MRLs will be compiled here after their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.
Fruit and Vegetables: Approval for pesticide actives extended
Authorisations for the following chemical active substances have been extended (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/869 of 24 June 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011)
Maximum levels for pyrrolizidine alkaloids already in July?
The latest EU proposal provides for different maximum levels depending on the type of herb. If the members of the responsible SCoPAFF 1) of the EU Commission agree on 23.6. in their next meeting, the new limits could already apply in July.
Acrylamide - MRLs for baby and infant food envisaged
The EU Commission plans to set maximum levels for acrylamide in biscuits and rusks for infants and young children, as well as in baby food and cereal-based foods for infants and young children.
Sushi are trendy - but caution is advised
Pizza, curry sausage and kebab as typical lunchtime snacks are facing competition. Many office workers pinch chopsticks between their fingers during their lunch break and open their "Bento box".
COVID-19 outbreak: Is there an impact on Food Fraud
Dr. David Psomiadis, food fraud expert and speaker at a Webinar organised by FI Global on June 23rd confirmed our impression that a rise in food fraud is likely, due to the given disruption to global supply chains caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (July 2020)
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QS replaces “4-dish inhibitor test” with quantitative analysis by LC MS/MS for antibiotic active substances.
AGROLAB is one of the first feed laboratories in Germany to meet the new requirements in the field of QS feed monitoring. The analysis is carried out in the specialized feed laboratory AGROLAB LUFA GmbH in Kiel.
Change of Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for Dimothoat und Omethoat
Current information on the modification of MRLs will be compiled here after their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.
Approval for pesticide actives extended (Juni 2020)
Authorisations for the active substances Formasulfuron and Metalaxyl M have been extended.
Enforced import regulations for some products from Non-EU countries
Import controls at the EU's external borders will be tightened for example for mandarins, peppers, spices and much more. The relevant EU regulation and its annexes have been updated.