We were there - 10th RAFA in Prague
Finally, the 10th "Recent Advances in Food Analysis" (RAFA) conference was held in Prague.
Virus analysis in food
In addition to the microbiological risks posed by human pathogenic bacteria, fungi and spoilage agents, increasing attention must also be paid to viruses in matters of food hygiene and consumer protection.
GMO analysis spectrum once again expanded
AGROLAB LUFA's range of services in the field of detection of genetically modified organisms in soya and Canola has been supplemented by further events.
Current postings on the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF)
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF) supplemented about remarkable results found in our own laboratories in residue analysis.
Fruit and vegetables: Current residue report from AGROLAB laboratories
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in our own laboratories.
Approval for penflufen now only for grain seed
The use of the active ingredient penflufen is now only permitted for treating cereal seed.
Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetables - 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.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (Oct 22)
Get curious with informative food industry headlines from all over Europe - in many languages ...
The food notes are about the mercury monitoring 2022, MRL proposals for veterinary drugs and other topics.
AGROLAB invests in environmental protection
The AGROLAB GROUP wants to further reduce its ecological footprint significantly. We are replacing fossil fuels step by step and will thus contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
New combination test for milk allergens
The "total milk" allergen test detects the two typical allergenic milk proteins ß-lactoglobulin and casein together.
“Eggs-treame”
Growing concern about antibiotic resistance 'forces' the extension of the search for pharmacologically active molecules also in eggs.
Current postings on the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF)
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF) supplemented about remarkable results found in our own laboratories in residue analysis.
Fruit and vegetables: Current residue report from AGROLAB laboratories
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in our own laboratories.
New limits for hydrocyanic acid in food
The EU Commission has set new maximum levels for other foods that may contain hydrocyanic acid (HCN), cyanides or cyanogenic glycosides to ensure that their consumption does not exceed the ARfD.
Ochratoxin A: new regulation for maximum levels
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced by fungi of the genera Aspergillus and Penicillium and is present as a contaminant in food and its maximum permitted level in food is regulated within the EU.
Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetables - 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.
Ethylene oxide also regulated in food additives
Ethylene oxide or 2-chloroethanol residues are found not only in food but also in food additives. Maximum residue limits have now been set for food additives.
Maximum levels for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in products containing hemp
Regulation (EU) 2022/1393 "amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) in hemp seeds and derived products" has been published.
ANSES opinion on the risks of nitrites and nitrates in foodstuffs
ANSES (French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety) published on July 7th its revised opinion on the risks associated with the consumption of nitrites and nitrates.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (Sept 22)
Get curious with informative food industry headlines from all over Europe - in many languages ...
The food notes are about the mercury monitoring 2022, MRL proposals for veterinary drugs and other topics.
New GMO detection methods introduced
AGROLAB LUFA introduced two more new DNA detection methods for maize and soybean.