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Coffee scam uncovered

In this year's Operation OPSON VIII, coordinated by Europol and INTERPOL, thirteen European States have joined forces to jointly pursue possible coffee fraud cases - successfully. In this year's...

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Change of Maximum Residue Level (MRL)

Regulation (EU) 2019/977 amended the maximum residue limits for some chemical and biological plant protection products. Regulation (EU) 2019/977 amended the maximum residue limits for some...

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Enforced import regulations for some products from Non-EU countries

Import inspections at the EU borders are intensified for Peanuts in shells, Peanuts, peeled, Black Pepper and many more food.     Import inspections at the EU borders are intensified...

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Chlorate: New maximum residue levels (MRLs) proposed

EU Commissioner Andriukaitis has now clarified that specific maximum residue levels (MRLs) for chlorate should be set under Regulation (EC) 396/2005.  EU Commissioner Andriukaitis has now...

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SPAR Group Ltd. plans investment in Poland

The South African retailer SPAR Group Ltd. announced to take over a controlling stake in Polish retail chain Piotr i Pawel group.                                                               ...

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Approval for pesticide actives extended

The EU approval for the active substance carvone and 34 other actives was extended.           . The EU approval for the active substance carvone and 34 other actives was extended.   Regulation...

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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. AGROLAB LUFA had the opportunity to host...

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Acrylamide – Final version of the food industry toolbox available now

FoodDrinkEurope has updated its Acrylamide Toolbox taking into account latest scientific and technological developments. It describes measures for the minimization of acrylamide formation during...

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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”. The trend scouts looked deep into...

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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...

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Fake News may undermine trust in food

The European Commission’s health and food safety commissioner warns that ‘fake news’ could further undermine trust in the food sector and details how European policy makers are tackling this...

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Amending of Regulation (EC) n° 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs

The European Commission amended since the 7th of February 2019, the regulation n° 2073/2005 concerning microbiological criteria for foodstuffs. The European Commission amended since the 7th of...

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Increased zearalenone content in sugar beet products from Germany

The QS and GMP+ quality assurance systems recommend their system partners to pay more attention to possible zearalenone contamination in sugar beet pulp. The QS and GMP+ quality assurance systems...

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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. Our lab LUFA-ITL in Kiel is pleased with its excellent result in the...

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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. According to studies by German BfR (Federal...

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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...

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Food fraud

EU CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES SUCCESSFUL AGAINST FOOD FRAUD

In 2017 European Custom Authorities detected, confiscated and destroyed food with a market value of 2.3 Mio € due to food fraud. In 2017 European Custom Authorities detected, confiscated and...

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EUROPEAN CITIZENS' INITIATIVE: ‘EAT ORIGINAL! UNMASK YOUR FOOD' INITIATIVE

The College of Commissioners decided to register a European Citizens' Initiative entitled ‘Eat ORIGINal! Unmask your food'. The College of Commissioners decided to register a European Citizens'...

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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. A market study revealed Magnesium and Vitamins C are the...

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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...

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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,...

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