Animal species differentiation - range extended again
Our PCR team at AGROLAB LUFA in Kiel has developed two new animal species detections. We can now also detect more exotic poultry: Ostrich (Struthio camelus) and pheasant (Phasianus colchicus).
Fruit and Vegetables: 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 with remarkable results found in our own laboratories in residue analysis.
Fruit and vegetables: Approvals for Bromoxynil, Benalaxyl and Ethametsulfuron-methyl will be not extended
The approval for the use of the active substance in Bromoxynil expires. The approval for Ethametsulfuron-methyl was denied. As a rule, the maximum residue limits are also subsequently reduced to the limit of determination.
Grain harvest 2020 - regionally increased occurrence of ergot
In some regions in Germany, increased contents of the ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea could be detected in the grain of the 2020 harvest.
Mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in infant formula
“MOAH should not be present in infant formula and follow-on formula” is the conclusion of the EFSA Standing Committee in their latest risk assessment in February 2020.
India imposes import restrictions on GMOs
From the beginning of 2021, international traders will have to prove that certain agricultural commodities are GMO-free before importing them. This has just been decreed by the Indian Food Safety Authority FSSAI.
Residue levels for MCPD- and glycidyl fatty acid esters published
2-MCPD-, 3-MCPD- and glycidyl esters are formed during refinement of vegetable fats and oils. The esters are undesired contaminants as they bear a life-time health risk. Therefore an exposure in childhood has to be strictly avoided.
Lactalis (F) to acquire Kraft Heinz (USA) cheese business
France-based dairy group Lactalis revealed an agreement to acquire a major part of Kraft Heinz’s cheese business in USA, Canada and for some products world-wide.
AGROLAB LUFA GmbH successfully passed the latest BNN proficiency test
BNN does not only take into account the test results for pesticide residue screening for organic products, but also among other things the evaluation with regard to legal requirement. AGROLABs food laboratory in Kiel passed with the rating “excellent”.
New real-time PCR method for the detection of Chia and Quinoa in food
"Superfood" is predestined for adulteration due to the strong demand on the market. AGROLAB LUFA in Kiel has therefore developed a method for detection.
Fruit and Vegetables: 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 with remarkable results found in our own laboratories in residue analysis.
Fruit and vegetables: Approval for active Fenamiphos will be not extended
The approval for the use of the active substance in nematicides expires. As a rule, the maximum residue limits are also subsequently reduced to the limit of determination.
Tryptophan, the essential nutrient for returning from holidays
Foods rich in tryptophan act as natural antidepressants, producing an increase in serotonin, a neurotransmitter that acts at the brain level, increasing the feeling of happiness, well-being and improving the quality of sleep.
German Federal Cabinet approves Nutri-Score as extended nutritional labelling
The Nutri-Score labelling will probably be introduced in Germany in November.
Radioactivity in food - import conditions in the EU changed
With EU Regulation 2020/1158 of 05.08.2020, the EU Commission published new import conditions for food and animal feed originating in third countries on 06.08.2020.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (September 2020)
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AGROLAB RECEIVES THE AWARD "HIGHEST REPUTATION" FROM THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOCUS MONEY
AGROLAB was once again awarded with the "Highest Reputation" seal of approval by Focus and Focus Money among 1,300 companies in Germany, thus underlining its excellent reputation in the analytical sector.
"Germany's most innovative companies" - Focus Money awards AGROLAB
DEUTSCHLAND TEST examined the innovative strength of thousands of companies. AGROLAB is one of the test winners and thus underlines the successful use of modern analysis methods and efficient laboratory processes.
Rabbit or hare?
Hare (Lepus europaeus) and rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are often mistaken. We have developed and validated a multiplex PCR for the simultaneous detection of field hare and rabbit.
Food supplements - a growing trend
The demand for targeted food supplements continues. We at AGROLAB have long been involved in the analysis of food supplements and have published some useful information for you clearly arranged in a product information.
Change of Maximum Residue Level (MRL) - Chlorpyrifos und Chlorpyrifos-methyl
Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs will be compiled here following their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.