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From April 1, 2020, the implementing regulation (EU) No. 2018/775 with concrete provisions for mandatory information on the origin of so-called primary ingredients will apply.                       ...

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oil

Two toxic non-volatile aldehydes, 4-hydroxy-2-hexenal (HHE) and 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE) as undesired by-products after thermal processing of vegetable oils high in unsaturated fatty acids raise...

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baby food

The new EU food law, which aims to further restrict the advertising and marketing of infant formula and food for special medical purposes, came into force on 22 February.                            ...

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AGROLAB Ambiente

Landshut. AGROLAB has signed an agreement to acquire the testing division of Ambiente S.p.A., composed of four laboratories active in the environmental testing business. AGROLAB is thus represented...

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AGROLAB IBERICA in Burgos

Just one yeaer after the purchase of a plot of land, the new 3,200m2 laboratory has opened its doors in Burgos. AGROLAB has shown enormous growth in the Burgos and Tarragona sites since the...

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Ginger

In accordance with EU Regulation 2018/62 "Restructuring of product types", ginger (Zingiber officinale) is reclassified from the category of spices (code 0800000) to the category of vegetables (code...

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Egg

The determination of nicotine residues in food and animal feed will no longer be subcontracted, but performed at the AGROLAB LUFA site in Kiel itself.   The determination of nicotine residues in...

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protein powder

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) published a statement at the end of December on branched-chain amino acids when used in food supplements. The German Federal Institute for...

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AGROLAB Potsdam

On 1 February the AGROLAB GROUP takes over the business of the PWU laboratory in Potsdam. This 1,000 square metre laboratory, now AGROLAB Potsdam GmbH, is a water and environmental laboratory with...

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award

AGROLAB GmbH can now count itself among the 100 fastest-growing medium-sized companies in Germany for the 8th time. The Munich consulting firm Munich Strategie was commissioned by the Handelsblatt...

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AGROLAB GmbH in Landshut

AGROLAB GmbH has moved its headquarters from Bruckberg to Landshut. Now there is more space for growth at both locations. The site in Bruckberg, which was occupied in 2006 and expanded to 7,500m² in...

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LUFA

USDA/GIPSA conducts GMO detection tests for biotech cereals and oilseeds. The USDA/GIPSA (United States Department of Agriculture / Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration)...

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Pilze

In the current autumn weather the mushrooms do not only sprout in our native forests and let the mushroom lovers swarm out with baskets and knives. The range of cultivated mushrooms is available all...

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Mineral-oil

Foodwatch international made an international test in baby milk products: Almost all of the canned baby products tested, contained MOSH/MOAH residues as was reported. Foodwatch international made...

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GMP+ international published this year the new Country Note Iberian Peninsula. This was developed for the feed sector in Andorra, Spain and Portugal considering its specific situation and...

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Environmental protection

As a laboratory group for the analysis of agricultural, environmental, water, food and feed products, we attach great importance to the careful use of resources, environmental protection and...

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Wurst und Käseplatte

In recent days there has been an increase in media of recalls of foods in which listeria contamination has been detected. A regular, preventive microbiological control of raw materials can ensure...

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ALOORA, Notebook, couch

Upload documents and improved rights-management.   AGROLAB is delighted to release another new version of ALOORA. Next to a refreshed look, this version hosts many improvements and new features...

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quality

AGROLAB Polska Sp. z o.o. once again successfully participated in the proficiency tests organized by the QS Association, confirming its professionalism in the analysis of pesticide...

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The approval period for Chlorpyrifos expires in January 2020 and, according to EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), the statutory criteria for renewal of approval in the EU are not met. The...

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sunflower

GMP+ International reports contamination of sunflower oleic acid batches from Eastern Europe with the pesticides Chlorpyrifos and Metalaxyl. Such impurities were found especially in products from...

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