Magazine

Magazine

Here we would like to share the news from the laboratory world. You will regularly find new information on regulatory topics, including additions to our product range or background knowledge on analytical topics.

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Update: MOSH-MOAH

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a risk assessment of mineral oil hydrocarbons in March 2023. In the article we show the guideline values and how we can support you in complying with them.
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Problematic residue definition of Folpet

The formation of phthalimide is also observed when roasting coffee. To clarify the causes, it is therefore necessary to know the contents of phthalimide and folpet individually.
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New Contaminants Regulation - What do you need to know?

Maximum levels for contaminants were previously regulated in Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006. As of May 25th 2023 this regulation was repealed and a new version of the European Contaminants Regulation came into force.
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Asparagine content of coffee controls acrylamide formation

Acrylamide is a process contaminant that is undesirable in food. In our laboratory we offer reliable and efficient methods for the analysis of acrylamide and asparagine based on the LC-MS/MS technique.
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Interlaboratory tests passed successfully

In 2022, we passed a total of three round robin tests for acrylamide in roasted coffee and soluble coffee with above-average z-scores.
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New limit values for ochratoxin A

Since 01.01.2023 new limits apply for coffee beans and cocoa. We can send you the results of your samples within 24 hours.
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