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New real-time PCR method for the detection of Chia and Quinoa in food
"Superfood" is predestined for adulteration due to the strong demand on the market. AGROLAB LUFA in Kiel has therefore developed a method for detection. "Superfood" is predestined for...Fruit and Vegetables: Current postings on the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF)
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF) supplemented with remarkable results found in our own...Fruit and vegetables: Approval for active Fenamiphos will be not extended
The approval for the use of the active substance in nematicides expires. As a rule, the maximum residue limits are also subsequently reduced to the limit of determination. The approval for the...Tryptophan, the essential nutrient for returning from holidays
Foods rich in tryptophan act as natural antidepressants, producing an increase in serotonin, a neurotransmitter that acts at the brain level, increasing the feeling of happiness, well-being and...German Federal Cabinet approves Nutri-Score as extended nutritional labelling
The Nutri-Score labelling will probably be introduced in Germany in November. The Nutri-Score labelling will probably be introduced in Germany in November. On 19th of August, the Federal...Radioactivity in food - import conditions in the EU changed
With EU Regulation 2020/1158 of 05.08.2020, the EU Commission published new import conditions for food and animal feed originating in third countries on 06.08.2020. With EU Regulation 2020/1158...Short notes - Kurz notiert (September 2020)
Get curious with informative food industry headlines from all over Europe - in many languages...In this article we provide brief information on current topics: optimization of official food control...AGROLAB RECEIVES THE AWARD "HIGHEST REPUTATION" FROM THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOCUS MONEY
AGROLAB was once again awarded with the "Highest Reputation" seal of approval by Focus and Focus Money among 1,300 companies in Germany, thus underlining its excellent reputation in the analytical..."Germany's most innovative companies" - Focus Money awards AGROLAB
DEUTSCHLAND TEST examined the innovative strength of thousands of companies. AGROLAB is one of the test winners and thus underlines the successful use of modern analysis methods and efficient...Rabbit or hare?
Hare (Lepus europaeus) and rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are often mistaken. We have developed and validated a multiplex PCR for the simultaneous detection of field hare and rabbit. Hare (Lepus...Food supplements - a growing trend
The demand for targeted food supplements continues. We at AGROLAB have long been involved in the analysis of food supplements and have published some useful information for you clearly arranged in a...Change of Maximum Residue Level (MRL) - Chlorpyrifos und Chlorpyrifos-methyl
Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs will be compiled here following their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind. Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs...Fruit and vegetables: Approval for active beta-Cyfluthrin will be not extended
The authorisation for use of the active substance in insecticides shall expire. As a rule, the maximum residue limits are also subsequently reduced to the limit of determination. The...Fruit and Vegetables: Approval for pesticide active substances Pyriproxyfen extended
Authorisations for the chemical active substance Pyriproxyfen (CAS-Nr. 95737-68-1) has been extended until 07/31/2035 Authorisations for the chemical active substance Pyriproxyfen (CAS-Nr....Report from the European Rapid Alert System for 2019
The Federal Office of consumer protection and Food Safety (BVL) published a summary of notifications in the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed for 2019. The Federal Office of consumer...Many food fish are endangered
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (Canada), the University of Western Australia (Australia) and the GEOMAR Center in Kiel (Germany) presented the results of an alarming...Chicken nuggets from the 3-D printer ?
A large American chicken fryer is experimenting with a Russian IT start-up with the aim of producing chicken nuggets in a 3D printer in the future. A large American chicken fryer is experimenting...Unilever entered in a tie-up with Algenuity
Unilever has entered into a tie-up with biotech start-up Algenuity. Both companies will work together on “Chlorella vulgaris” microalgae as a nutritious and sustainable protein source. Unilever...Short notes - Kurz notiert (August 2020)
Get curious with informative food industry headlines from all over Europe - in many languages...In this article we provide brief information on current topics: AGROLAB LUFA, Food Systems Dasboard,...AGROLAB BELONGS TO "GERMANY'S BEST CONSULTANTS
Once again, AGROLAB has kept its promise and can proudly rely on its excellent consulting and customer service. Among a large number of excellent customer consultants from a wide range of...AGROLAB Agrar und Umwelt GmbH in Kiel triples its total area
The Kiel Environmental Laboratory has exceptional expansion possibilities on the Business Campus and is increasing its total area from around 2,000 m² to 7,200 m². Thus AGROLAB is further expanding...Newsletter AGROLAB radar
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