AGROLAB honoured as "Modern Employer 2024"
AGROLAB in first place among laboratory companies according to a 2-year study by the F.A.Z. Institute.
RASFF - Current postings for fruit & vegetables (for food see separate article)
Here we provide you with a monthly retrospective summary of relevant reports from the European rapid alert system RASFF for which the risk has been categorised as "serious".
Change of MRLs - Corrigendum of Commission regulation (EU) 2024/344
Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs for fruit and vegetables will be compiled here following their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.
How do PFAS get into pasta?
An Italian study also links the presence of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in food to the cooking water used.
Nicotine in spices - maximum residue limits raised
Nicotine in spices? How does that get in there? And why are the maximum residue limits in the EU being raised again?
RASFF Alert notices RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetable - see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in laboratory AGROLAB LUFA (Kiel, Germany).
Fast food during pregnancy - not a good idea
At least according to scientists who conducted a study at the Seattle Children's Research Institute and published their findings in the journal “Environmental International”.
World Women's Day on the 8th of March - Erika Cremer a pioneer of chromatography
March 8th, a day to demand gender equality in science.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (03/24)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.
Here you will find news in brief from the food sector. - in many languages ...
We were there - BIOFACH 2024
Looking back, it remains to be said: As the leading international trade fair, Biofach 2024 once again reflected the vitality and growth potential of the organic food industry this year.
Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in laboratory AGROLAB LUFA (Kiel, Germany).
AGROLAB Iberica (Tarragona) designated as Official Control Laboratory
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has been designated by the Ministry of Health as an official laboratory for the analysis of food products and materials in contact with food from third countries.
AGROLAB Ibérica accredited for benzoic acid and sorbic acid in food and feed
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has validated and accredited under ISO 17.025 benzoic acid and sorbic acid in food and feed.
RASFF - Current postings for fruit & vegetables (for food see separate article)
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF).
Non-renewal of the authorisation for plant protection active
The authorisation of the plant protection active substance S-metolachlor was no longer extended.
Change of Maximum Residue Levels (MRL)
We will provide you with the latest information on changes to maximum residue limits for fruit and vegetables as soon as they are published. However, we refrain from announcing corresponding EU projects.
Approval for pesticide actives extended
The validity period for the approval for 13 active substances has been extended by one year due to the delay in the re-evaluation following the application for renewal of the approval. We list the organic active ingredients only.
RASFF Alert notices RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetable - see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
Reorganisation of the AGROLAB laboratories in southern Germany
Clear structures for environmental and water analysis. "AGROLAB Wasseranalytik GmbH" has been created as an independent limited company, with headquarters in Eching am Ammersee and a branch lab in Fellbach near Stuttgart.
Update on the risk assessment of arsenic
EFSA has published an updated risk assessment on inorganic arsenic in food based on new data on the potential exposure of consumers.