Adulteration of spices was detected by the French authorities in half of the samples taken from the market which shows a high fraud potential in this product group.
Danish food inspectors discovered adulterated olive oil from Greece.
AGROLAB Ibérica has obtained ISO 17025 accreditation for the analysis of salmonella in food, feed and environmental samples, using the QFast method, which allows the simple, rapid and reliable determination of the presence or absence of Salmonella spp in less than 24 hours.
Our partner IMPRINT Analytics, performing stable isotope determinations (IRMS) for geographic origin proof for us celebrated its 5th anniversary.
To enable consumers to make better informed choices, it is necessary to set specific rules ensuring that information about the country of origin or the place of provenance of the primary ingredient is given is sufficiently precise and meaningful.
Our laboratory AGROLAB Dr. A.Verwey announced having successfully passed the accreditation for several new methods like for analyzing Coumarine/Vanilline, MCPD and the Aliphatic Hydrocarbons.
Behr’s Academy (D) organised a one day symposium on „Food Fraud“ and its prevention on May 23rd in Frankfurt (D). Here are some notes respectivley on food fraud and the new IFS 6.1 standard.
AGROLAB Italia has extended the list of accredited food allergens with E.L.I.S.A. and PCR real-time techniques.
Food policy has a strong influence on the development of rural and urban areas. Despite the economic significance of food to the EU economy, there is currently no EU food policy as such. Instead, food systems are shaped by a variety of distinct policy frameworks, as highlighted above.
The detection of fipronil residues in eggs by Belgian authorities in July 2017 led to millions of eggs being withdrawn from the market in the European Union. As a result, the European Commission and the Member States agreed to establish a specific follow-up program for Fipronil and other acaricides.
It was quite a challenge. We are proud to present Norovirus analysis in seafood e.g. mussels under accreditation now in our AGROLAB GROUP laboratory Dr. Blasy-Dr.Busse in Eching a. A.
AGROLAB GROUP Laboratories LUFA-ITL GmbH in Kiel and AGROLAB Polska in Deblin both have participated in the autumn 2017 QS ring test for pesticide residue analysis according to the requirements for QS-accepted laboratories – of course successful.
Demand for free-from foods has increased in Europe. Consumers buy into the concept as part of a broader understanding of what constitutes a “healthy lifestyle”.
Acrylamide is a contaminant according to the definition of Regulation (EC) 315/93 and, as such, constitutes a chemical hazard in the food chain. The presence of acrylamide in food was initially detected ...
We visited the international trade show FiE in Frankfurt and collected ideas about the ingredients business, which also from an analytical point of view gains interest
The 8th International Symposium on Recent Advances In Food Analysis taking place from 7th – 10th of November in Prague (Czech Republic) again is one of the leading conferences presenting the latest developments in food analysis.
Although GMO fruit & vegetables at present is not a major concern in Europe, on should be aware of activities in the rest of the world that might have an impact due to globalisation on local markets as well.
AGROLAB GROUP LUFA-ITL in Kiel passed the test with flying colours
Several regulation changes have been reported and were set in force during the past weeks that we like to point your attention to. For details please refer to the original sources via the links offered below.
Several regulation changes have been reported and were set in force during the past weeks that we like to point your attention to. For details please refer to the original sources via the links offered below.
As mentioned in our AGROLAB RADAR „breaking news“ edition, we offer the determination in eggs and egg products fast, reliable and for a good price for residues of this insecticide.