Controlling salmonella in 24h with Q-FAST method under ISO 17025
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.
New standards in food labeling, indication of the origin of primary ingredients
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.
Accreditation successfully passed
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.
We where there – Seminar FOOD FRAUD
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 accredited methods for the identification of food allergens walnut, almond, cashew and egg
AGROLAB Italia has extended the list of accredited food allergens with E.L.I.S.A. and PCR real-time techniques.
Norovirus analysis - now also accredited for shellfish
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.
Successful participation in QS proficiency test
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.
Free-from foods gain more and more popularity in EU
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”.
ALOORA: New version 3.16 released – Export from Excel with graphs now available
As of today, ALOORA offers you the possibility to present the results of your analyses with graphs in Excel. This way you can easily follow changes through time of your results of e.g. waste water or food.
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018 – Wir werden für Sie da sein
Am 7. und 8. Februar 2018 werden wieder mehr als 75.000 Fachbesucher aus über 130 Ländern in Berlin zu einer der weltweit wichtigsten Handelsmessen für frisches Obst & Gemüse erwartet.
Acrylamide: New EU Regulation published for the control of acrylamide in foods
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 were there - Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) Frankfurt/M.
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
Wir waren dabei – ANUGA 2017 in Köln
Im Oktober trafen sich in Köln 7.400 Aussteller aus 107 Ländern und 165.00 Fachbesucher aus 198 Ländern auf der weltgrößten Lebensmittel-Messe. Aber was im Vorfeld als „Innovationen“ angekündigt wurde, entpuppte sich oft als „alter Wein in neuen Schläuchen“.
We will be there - RAFA 2017, Prague
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.
EFSA: Evaluation of perchlorate in the European population diet
Perchlorate is an ion, derived from salts of perchloric acid, which is found naturally in the environment. In addition to fertilizers, two other possible sources of perchlorate are soils and irrigation water.
Risk assessment GMO in fruit and vegetables
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.
Analytical News: EU wide Proficiency Test Fipronil
AGROLAB GROUP LUFA-ITL in Kiel passed the test with flying colours
Fipronil in Hühnereiern
Wie bereits in den AGROLAB RADAR Breaking News berichtet untersuchen wir Ihre Eier und Eiprodukte schnell, zuverlässig und preisgünstig auf Rückstände des Insektizids.
AGROLAB Polska passed latest QS proficiency test with excellence (EN)
The spring 2017 ring test among QS accepted laboratories for pesticide residue analysis in fruit and vegetables was passed with best result by our lab team in Poland. AGROLAB Polska in Deblin is still the only lab in Poland that fulfils the QS criteria for pesticide analysis.
Genetical modification of ingredients in complex food preparation
We were regularly asked to provide information about the LOD (limit of detection) for the detection of ingredients that might derive from GMO (genetically modified organisms) in complex food (and feed) preparations. For scientific reasons this is impossible.
Analytical News: Dr. A. Verwey obtains flexible accreditation for pesticides
After extensive investment in new analytical instruments AGROLAB laboratory Dr. A. Verwey in Rotterdam proudly announced having obtained the “flexible” accreditation for pesticide residue analysis in food and feed matrices using state of the art LC MS/MS-technique.