EU monitoring program for pesticide residues in food for 2021 - 2023
Which foodstuffs - and here especially fruit and vegetables - are on the EU Commission's research program for the coming years? This list can also be of interest for the determination of inspection plans for producers and trade.
Controversially discussed, now adopted: Maximum levels for perchlorate
The maximum levels for perchlorate are now set by Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/685 of 20 May 2020 under the European Contaminants Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006.
EFSA Scientific Opinion on the Risk Assessment of Ochratoxin A in Food
Following a request from the European Commission to EFSA in order to update its 2006 evaluation on Ochratoxin A (OTA) in food, EFSA published a scientific opinion of the Expert Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM Panel) which assessed the risks to human health related to the presence of ochratoxin A (OTA) in food.
German authorities request more self-checks on spices
The reason for the detection of mycotoxins, pesticide residues and heavy metal contamination is usually due to the quality of raw materials, processing standards and storage conditions for spices (chili powder, pepper, paprika spices).
Comprehensive revision of Swiss food law as of 1.7.2020
You can read about the most important changes in Swiss food book to bring it in line with the European standard in the following article:
Short notes - Kurz notiert (June 2020)
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Food Authentication: Identification and Quantitation of Different Tuber Species via Capillary Gel Electrophoresis and Real-Time PCR
Dr. Hans Volker Tichy and his collegues from the working group of Prof. Dr. Markus Fischer published results from the Food Profiling project.
Caution when irrigating fruit and vegetable crops
Possible contamination with pathogenic germs stuck on the surface of fruit and vegetables can lead to bacterial infections.
Cherries and dimethoate - Sixth year of suspending
As since 2016, France has again published a regulation prohibiting the introduction, import and placing on the market of cherries from countries where the use of dimethoate is permitted.
Current status of discussions on limit values for mycotoxins in food
The EU Commission has been dealing for some time now with the modification or establishment of limit values for the mycotoxins T2/HT2 and deoxynivalenol (DON).
Food supplements against COVID-19?
On the Internet, unscrupulous business people are currently promoting "miracle cures" to strengthen the body's defences against corona virus.
FAO report on climate change and its consequences on food security
The report aims to identify the possible impacts of anticipated changes in the climate on food security and its control at all stages of the food chain.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (May 2020)
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AGROLAB Ibérica has obtained the authorization of the Federation of Celiac Associations of Spain (FACE) for the determination of gluten in food
This determination is necessary to obtain the European certification under the “European Barbed Spike License System (ELS)” aimed at Agri-food industries, which authorizes the use of the international symbol “gluten-free” (Espiga Barrada Registered Trademark).
AGROLAB Ibérica has significantly expanded the accreditation scope
We keep increasing our scope.
In its quest for continuous improvement of its services our food and feed laboratory AGROLAB Ibérica in Burgos is now able to carry out more chemical and microbiological tests.
MCPD analysis @ Dr. A. Verwey in Rotterdam
We’ve expanded our accreditation for MCPD analysis using the fully automated Zwagerman GC method for edible oils, fats and oleochemicals
Change of Maximum Residue Level - April 2020 (MRL)
Perchlorate: New maximum levels envisaged from 01.07.2020
Chlorate: Agreement on new EU MRLs
Approval for pesticide actives will be not extended (April 2020)
Fenamiphos: It is planned not to renew the authorisation for the nematicidal active substance. According to EFSA, there are concerns for health risks and potential groundwater contamination by metabolites.
Pesticide analysis - use of disinfectants when handling laboratory samples can lead to positive results
EN: Due to the strong spread of the novel coronavirus "SARS-CoV-2", disinfectants are increasingly used.
Escherichia coli in cereal flour
In the nationwide monitoring plan 2018, increased levels of shigatoxin-forming Escherichia coli (STEC) were detected in flour samples. The BfR has issued a statement in this context.