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Successfully passed: EU proficiency test on acrylamide in food
AGROLAB LUFA has passed the European interlaboratory benchmark test Acrylamide in cocoa powder with "very good".. AGROLAB LUFA has passed the European interlaboratory benchmark test Acrylamide in...We were there - 8th KALS Karlsruhe Food Symposium
After the enforced "Corona" break, the conference took place again this year on 23 and 24 November as a face-to-face event in Karlsruhe. After the enforced "Corona" break, the conference took...AGROLAB IBÉRICA DEVELOPED NEW PROFILES FOR GMO CONTROL
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...Food allergens: Mustard detectable via PCR
AGROLAB LUFA expands its analysis portfolio for allergens with a self-developed and accredited PCR method for the qualitative detection of mustard in food. AGROLAB LUFA expands its analysis...Missed opportunity: Authorisation for glyphosate extended
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...Non-renewal of the authorisation for four plant protection actives
The authorisations of four actives were not renewed. The authorisations of four actives were not renewed. The authorisation for the active substance Clofentezine (CAS No. 74115-24-5) was...Approval for pesticide actives extended
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. The...EFSA opinion on vitamin folic acid and folates
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...Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except fruit & vegetables - see special section)
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. In this...Copper important as a trace element, toxic in large quantities
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...A new Dutch allergen policy applies from 1.1.2024
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...FAO/WHO published reference dose for soy and celery (food allergens)
Reference values for exposure (RfD) are health-related guideline values that make it possible to assess the risk posed by certain allergens.. Reference values for exposure (RfD) are...Market News: The red mill turns under a new roof
The food group Pfeiffer & Langen is taking over the sausage manufacturer Rügenwalder Mühle.. The food group Pfeiffer & Langen is taking over the sausage manufacturer Rügenwalder...Short notes - Kurz notiert (12/23)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.Here you will find news in brief from the food sector. - in many languages... Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem...Splitting of the "AGROLAB Agrar und Umwelt GmbH" company
AGROLAB Agrar und Umwelt GmbH in Sarstedt and Kiel was split into AGROLAB Umwelt GmbH in Kiel and AGROLAB Agrar GmbH in Sarstedt. AGROLAB Agrar und Umwelt GmbH in Sarstedt and Kiel was split into...With flying colours: EU interlab test on furans in food
AGROLAB LUFA passed the European proficiency test for the detection of furan and alkylated furans in savoury snacks with an "excellent". AGROLAB LUFA passed the European proficiency test for the...BNN approval for AGROLAB Poland
AGROLAB Poland has received approval for compliance with the requirements of the "Bundesverband Naturkost Naturwaren e.V." (BNN). AGROLAB Poland has received approval for compliance with the...ANALYSIS OF PROPIONIC ACID IN BAKERY PRODUCTS
AGROLAB Ibérica received accreditation for the analysis of organic acids (propionic acid, acetic acid and butyric acid) in bakery and confectionery products. AGROLAB Ibérica received...AGROLAB Iberica: Control of Salmonella spp in 24 h
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)...Ergot analysis accredited in AGROLAB Ibérica
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has validated and accredited under ISO 17.025 the detection and quantification of ergot. AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has validated and accredited under ISO 17.025 the...Current postings on the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF) for fruit & vegetables
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF). Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of...Newsletter AGROLAB radar
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