Chlorpyrifos and Metalaxyl in sunflower oleic acid from Eastern Europe
GMP+ International reports contamination of sunflower oleic acid batches from Eastern Europe with the pesticides Chlorpyrifos and Metalaxyl. Such impurities were found especially in products from Ukraine. According to current knowledge, these are batches from the 2018 harvest.
Ragweed in feedingstuffs from France
In the first months of 2019, the Early Warning System of GMP+ International recorded various cases of contaminated feed lots with ragweed. The contaminated feed lots, most of which came from France, were barley, soybeans, sorghum and sunflower seeds (2018 harvest). It is expected that further contaminated batches will be discovered.
AGROLAB GmbH moves to Landshut - More space for growth of AGROLAB Labor GmbH in Bruckberg
Four years after the extension was completed in 2015, the Bruckberg site is already bursting at the seams again. Unfortunately, expansion directly at the site is no longer possible, as all possible resources have been exhausted. Therefore AGROLAB GmbH moves to Landshut until the end of the year.
AGROLAB GROUP: GMP + B11 registered laboratories
From July 2019, our laboratories AGROLAB LUFA, AGROLAB Ibérica and Dr. A. Verwey are on the list of Registered Laboratories according to GMP + B11. The AGROLAB GROUP is the ideal laboratory partner for testing for critical contaminants.
ALOORA: 3.16.17: Wallonia review 2019 implemented
Evaluation Wallonia 2019 released.
AGROLAB is pleased to release a new version of ALOORA. In this version, the new evaluation for Wallonia has been released, so that we are completely up to date again.
If you have a sample analysed for use in Wallonia, you can find the evaluation module under the heading "EVALUATION" in your ALOORA account
The project group “FoodProfiling” meet in Kiel
AGROLAB LUFA had the opportunity to host the spring meeting of the project group in Kiel. And welcomed 35 scientists ( m/f) for exchange of experience.
Food Trends in 2019
The trend scouts looked deep into their crystal bowls and published their opinion in a report with the title Shifting Sands: Trends Shaping the Food Industry”.
LUFA-ITL GmbH is becoming AGROLAB LUFA GmbH – highlighting our affiliation to the AGROLAB GROUP
LUFA-ITL will now bear the name AGROLAB LUFA GmbH after more than 140 years after its foundation. The food laboratory has been part of the AGROLAB GROUP for 17 years. Now, finally, this name is being communicated to the outside world.
AGROLAB features in the “TOP 100” German middle class companies once again
For the seventh time, the AGROLAB GROUP is among the 100 middle class companies in Germany with the highest growth. AGROLAB was even able to place 3rd in the “Service and Trade” sector. This is the result of the “TOP 100 middle class companies 2018” study, carried out by consulting firm Munich Strategy.
Pesticide analysis: Matrine and oxymatrine integrated in the residue portfolio
The „GOLD“ and „PLATIN“ packages have been amended by the actives matrine and oxamatrine due to market demands recently. It comprises the multi-methods for the examination of fresh fruit, vegetables and potatoes.
Spanish press follows our project up
El Correo de Burgos” a well-known local newspaper, was visiting and taking pictures on our works at Burgos. They expressed its satisfaction on checking that our pillars start looking to the sky.
The AGROLAB laboratory LUFA-ITL GmbH receives VLOG approval
The AGROLAB laboratory LUFA-ITL GmbH in Kiel has successfully completed the procedure for VLOG approval. Therefore, AGROLAB continues to meet the requirements for a laboratory for the "VLOG-geprüft" labeling of your feed in the context of the new "Ohne Gentechnik" production and certification standard V19.01.
SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION IN GMO PROFICIENCY TEST
Our lab LUFA-ITL in Kiel is pleased with its excellent result in the latest USDA/AMS/FGIS Corn and Soy Proficiency Program.
BFR SYMPOSIUM ABOUT FOOD-BORNE VIRUS
According to studies by German BfR (Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) the number of food-borne diseases caused by virus, steadily increases.
Successful participation in a proficiency program for testing GMO
In April 2018, the US Department again initiated the USDA / AMS / FGIS Proficiency Program. The LUFA-ITL GmbH in Kiel has successfully participated in screening procedures for three soy and corn events.
MAGNESIUM AND VITAMIN C
A market study revealed Magnesium and Vitamins C are the most used food supplements counting for 2/3 of the whole food supplement market.
AGROLAB MEETS GMP+ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF FEED UNDER THE NEW “GMO CONTROLLED” STANDARD
In August 2018, GMP+ published the new “GMP+ MI 105 GMO Controlled” standard. This is part of the Feed Responsibility Assurance module and offers businesses in the animal feed chain the opportunity to respond to the growing demand for non-GMO animal feed.
AGROLAB ITALIA – LEADERS OF PRODUCTION
AGROLAB Italia wants to introduce you to his group of Leaders. The AGROLAB group is a group of laboratories operating throughout Europe, with approximately 1500 employees in 20 sites.
GMP+ PUBLISHES SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR BY-PRODUCTS FROM THE OIL AND FAT INDUSTRY
In August 2018, GMP+ published the new appendix GMP+ BA7 as a supplement to the previous requirements. Our AGROLAB GROUP laboratories, acknowledged by the GMP+, will support you in the quality assurance of your oils, fats and their by-products.
AGROLAB ITALIA HAS EXTENDED THE LIST OF GMO EVENTS IN FOOD AND FEED
AGROLAB Italia has a great experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis of GMO events in food and feed with the PCR technique. The list of GMO was extended with Maize DAS-40278-9, Soya CV127, Soya DP-305423, Soya MON87708, Soya MON87769.
PROFICIENCY TESTS SUCCESSFULLY PASSED
Our laboratory AGROLAB Italia announced having successfully passed the latest BNN proficiency test for its pesticide residue screening for ecologically products for the several new methods.