AGROLAB Ibérica has implemented the tests to comply with the screening strategy for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture for the control of plant material (soybean, corn, rapeseed and cotton seeds).
AGROLAB LUFA expands its analysis portfolio for allergens with a self-developed and accredited PCR method for the qualitative detection of mustard in food.
The authorisation of glyphosate has been extended by 10 years because the EU's appeal committee failed to reach a qualified majority of states in favour of banning the controversial herbicide.
The authorisations of four actives were not renewed.
The validity period for the approval for 50 active substances has been extended by one year due to the delay in the re-evaluation following the application for renewal of the approval.
As part of the re-evaluation of the maximum daily intakes for various vitamins and minerals, the EFSA* Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) has published a final opinion on folic acid and folates.
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.
As a trace element, copper is vital for humans, animals and plants in small quantities as a component of certain proteins and coenzymes. Exceeding this physiologically necessary amount can be detrimental to health.
Reference values for exposure (RfD) are health-related guideline values that make it possible to assess the risk posed by certain allergens..
After 12 years of negotiations, a new allergen policy is in force in the Netherlands. This policy determines the reference values for cross-contamination in packaged foods and what text must appear on the packaging to warn of risks.
The food group Pfeiffer & Langen is taking over the sausage manufacturer Rügenwalder Mühle..
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AGROLAB LUFA passed the European proficiency test for the detection of furan and alkylated furans in savoury snacks with an "excellent".
AGROLAB Poland has received approval for compliance with the requirements of the "Bundesverband Naturkost Naturwaren e.V." (BNN).
AGROLAB Ibérica received accreditation for the analysis of organic acids (propionic acid, acetic acid and butyric acid) in bakery and confectionery products.
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has validated and accredited under ISO 17.025 a method for the detection of salmonella that allows results to be reported within 24 hours.
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has validated and accredited under ISO 17.025 the detection and quantification of ergot.
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF).
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in our own laboratories. Critical results with respect to max. residue level
The Dutch Food Safety Authority (NVWA) has published a decree on the implementation of the SCoPAFF declaration on MOAH (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons) in food, which will come into force on 1 January 2024.
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.