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R&C Lab becomes AGROLAB Italia. Integration of the laboratory into the AGROLAB GROUP gets the finishing touch
The AGROLAB Laboratory in Altavilla Vicentina, which has been part of the AGROLAB GROUP since 2014, has been reorganised in recent years and was adapted to AGROLAB standards. After more than three years the integration into the AGROLAB GROUP has been completed. The affiliation to the AGROLAB GROUP should be demonstrated with its new name AGROLAB Italia.
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.
AGROLAB company news - We where there - RAFA 2017, Prague
As one of the leading conferences RAFA (Recent Advances In Food Analysis) took place from 7th – 10th of November in Prague (Czech Republic), presenting latest developments in food analysis.
ITALIAN DECREE ON THE MANDATORY INDICATION OF THE PLACE OF PRODUCTION PACKING OF TOMATO PRODUCTS
After decrees with respect to durum wheat, milk and rice a further decree on mandatory origin labelling for tomatoes in tomato products has also been adopted now and Italy may not comply with the EU procedures also in this case as FoodDrinkEurope the European food industry platform recently claimed.
R&C LAB is accreditated for the analyses of solid impurities in foodstuffs (FILTH TEST)
R&C LAB has a ten-year experience in the analyses of solid impurities in foodstuffs, performing official methods for which it is also accreditated (17025).
Paul Wimmer has reached the finals of the “Entrepreneur of the Year 2017” competition
Impressive growth rates, innovative and social commitment: For the 21st time, the EY auditing and consulting firm will honour the best owner-managed medium-sized companies in Germany in November.
FIPRONIL – UPDATES RISK ASSESSMENT BY GERMAN BFR
The Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR) has published its risk assessment with respect to the Fipronil findings in egg products and chicken meat from hens that got in touch with Fipronil contaminated DEGA 16 disinfectant.
FIPRONIL IN HENS’ EGGS - NOW ALSO AMITRAZ?
Meanwhile we have tested more than 1.500 samples mainly eggs, and egg products for Fipronil, when another suspicious active Amitraz caused some attention.
FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY
Functional foods are those that, in addition to their usual nutritional effects, have biological compounds (nutrients or non-nutrients), with positive effects on one or more functions of the organism and which have beneficial effects on health, improving or reducing the risk of disease.
NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VITAMIN B2
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated the reference values for riboflavin (vitamin B2) as part of the review of its scientific recommendations on nutrient consumption.
AGROLAB COMPANY NEWS - R&C LAB SUCCESSFULLY TOOK PART IN THE QS RING TEST
The Italian AGROLAB subsidiary for food analysis, “R&C Lab”, successfully took part in the QS round robin test. The test involved a performance assessment in the domain of residue monitoring. 9 active substances were tested using GC/LC multi methods and the LC single method chlorate / perchlorate.
METHODS-UPDATE OF PT SOIL ANALYSES FOR DENMARK
Determination of plant-available phosphorus in the soil (“Pt”): Revised and substantiated methods protocol for Denmark - established in collaboration with AGROLAB Agrar und Umwelt GmbH in DE-Sarstedt.
Fipronil residues in eggs
Fipronil - an active substance of the group of phenyl pyrazoles – is a strong contact poison active against ektoparasites like e.g. fleas, lice and mites.
ANALYSING FOOD FRAUD
Food fraud is the intentional breach of the food law of products in which a quality or quantity is declared inferior or different from the real, for profit, so that it infringes on Intellectual Property Rights and may suppose a major food safety problem.
AGROLAB Polska passed latest QS proficiency test with excellence
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.
AGROLAB introduces FAQ for ALOORA: we have the answer to your questions
A Help-Function where you can get a tour through ALOORA is already available in our online customer portal. Furthermore AGROLAB now introduces the FAQ for ALOORA.
ALOORA: New version available – Feature: Additional orders on samples with further parameters
In order to simplify the process of an additional order on a sample, AGROLAB has again developed the ALOORA customer platform. The new feature is now available for our customers.
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.
ISO 50001 – Energy management – AGROLAB relies on sustainability
Following the successful introduction of the environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001, AGROLAB has now successfully attained ISO 50001 certification. AGROLAB thus further optimises both the environmental and energy policies in the company and takes on even greater shared responsibility for people and the environment.
TOP 100 - AGROLAB in 11th place
AGROLAB features in the MSG TOP 100 for the 6th time, reaching the TOP 20 for the first time. In doing so, the company has proven its consistent performance which can be built on in the future.