The German Federal Office for Risk Assessment (BfR) has investigated possible health risks from the consumption of edible fish in Germany. In particular, the population group of women aged 15 to 49 years was the focus of the exposure assessment.
In a recent statement on ergot alkaloids, the German Federal Office for Risk Assessment (BfR) has advocated lowering the maximum levels in certain cereal products.
The "Caipi" (Caipirinha) is a popular cocktail and is also favoured in the hot version at the Christmas markets as an alternative to spiced wine and the like, especially by young people.
The closure of slaughterhouses and meat plants within the Dutch VION Group in Germany continues. Now the convenience food plant in Großostheim near Aschaffenburg (Bavaria) is also being closed.
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AGROLAB Ibérica passed ENAC audit for Alternaria toxin analysis (HPLC-MS/MS) per ISO 17025.
In view of new approvals from the European Union in February and June, we have once again expanded our analytical portfolio for the detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
From 1 October 2023, AGROLAB LUFA will also offer the analysis of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in milk and dairy products.
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
We will provide you with the latest information on changes to maximum residue limits for fruit and vegetables as soon as they are published. However, we refrain from announcing corresponding EU projects.
The validity period for the approval for 25 active substances has been extended due to the delay in the re-evaluation following the application for renewal of the approval.
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.
The EU Commission plans to lower the maximum permitted levels for infant formulae and follow-on formulae and foods for special medical purposes for infants and young children from 1 January 2024.
... and found higher concentrations of 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters in 11 out of 19 products.
Lower limit values for the mycotoxin have been demanded for some time. According to a draft regulation of the EU Commission, the proposals are now becoming more concrete.
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102 laboratories from 19 countries took part in the QS laboratory performance assessment for monitoring plant protection products in fruit, vegetables and potatoes - including AGROLAB LUFA in Kiel and AGROLAB Polska in Deblin.
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are currently the analytical challenge for all laboratories. In the webinar moderated by Maurizio Paleologo from the Italian magazine Affidia, the topic was discussed from different perspectives.
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