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.
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.
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 As of May 25th 2023 this regulation was repealed and a new version of the European Contaminants Regulation came into force.
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.