Cherries and dimethoate - Sixth year of suspending
As since 2016, France has again published a regulation prohibiting the introduction, import and placing on the market of cherries from countries where the use of dimethoate is permitted.
Current status of discussions on limit values for mycotoxins in food
The EU Commission has been dealing for some time now with the modification or establishment of limit values for the mycotoxins T2/HT2 and deoxynivalenol (DON).
Food supplements against COVID-19?
On the Internet, unscrupulous business people are currently promoting "miracle cures" to strengthen the body's defences against corona virus.
FAO report on climate change and its consequences on food security
The report aims to identify the possible impacts of anticipated changes in the climate on food security and its control at all stages of the food chain.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (May 2020)
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AGROLAB Ibérica has obtained the authorization of the Federation of Celiac Associations of Spain (FACE) for the determination of gluten in food
This determination is necessary to obtain the European certification under the “European Barbed Spike License System (ELS)” aimed at Agri-food industries, which authorizes the use of the international symbol “gluten-free” (Espiga Barrada Registered Trademark).
AGROLAB Ibérica has significantly expanded the accreditation scope
We keep increasing our scope.
In its quest for continuous improvement of its services our food and feed laboratory AGROLAB Ibérica in Burgos is now able to carry out more chemical and microbiological tests.
MCPD analysis @ Dr. A. Verwey in Rotterdam
We’ve expanded our accreditation for MCPD analysis using the fully automated Zwagerman GC method for edible oils, fats and oleochemicals
Change of Maximum Residue Level - April 2020 (MRL)
Perchlorate: New maximum levels envisaged from 01.07.2020
Chlorate: Agreement on new EU MRLs
Approval for pesticide actives will be not extended (April 2020)
Fenamiphos: It is planned not to renew the authorisation for the nematicidal active substance. According to EFSA, there are concerns for health risks and potential groundwater contamination by metabolites.
Pesticide analysis - use of disinfectants when handling laboratory samples can lead to positive results
EN: Due to the strong spread of the novel coronavirus "SARS-CoV-2", disinfectants are increasingly used.
Escherichia coli in cereal flour
In the nationwide monitoring plan 2018, increased levels of shigatoxin-forming Escherichia coli (STEC) were detected in flour samples. The BfR has issued a statement in this context.
Ghent University: Insect fat as a butter substitute?
Food technologists from the University of Ghent in Belgium are experimenting with alternative food sources. The current focus is on insects. The crawling animals or their larvae are not only potential protein sources, but could also replace animal fats.
New and updated proposals for reference doses of allergens
For people suffering from food-related allergies, proper labelling of allergenic ingredients on food labels is vital.
AGROLAB has introduced a number of protection measures due to the corona virus
AGROLAB is currently maintaining production at full capacity. All our laboratories are operational. Our customers can contact our customer service and sales as usual.
Change of Maximum Residue Level (MRL)
The Regulation (EU) 2020/192 comes into force on 4.3.2020 and provides for the following amendments, which apply from 4.9.2020 with the exception of citrus fruits, kiwis, bananas, pineapples and mangoes. We limit ourselves to the changes of the regulated substances related to fruit & vegetables.
EURL Proficiency Test for Furan, 2-methylfuran, 3-methylfuran and acrylamide in coffee successfully passed
AGROLAB LUFA participated in the Proficiency Test (PT) EURL-PC PT-2019-03 Furan, 2-methylfuran and 3-methylfuran and acrylamide in coffee organised by the EU Reference Laboratory for Processing Contaminants.
Turmeric quality criteria
The Advisory Board on the Quality of Botanical Supplements has created a consensus paper to clarify how experts can examine the quality, safety and efficacy of turmeric supplements.
Indication of origin of primary ingredients
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.
Vegetable oils – potential health risk from aldehydes
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 health concerns..
Food for special medical purposes and infant formulae and follow-on formulae - new EU regulations in force
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.