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Baby food

From now on we can offer the determination of propylene-thiourea (PTU), ethylene-thiourea (ETU) and Propineb residues in food and especially in infant formulae, follow-on formulae, cereal-based...

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Current information on the modification of MRLs will be compiled here after their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind. Current information on the modification of...

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Authorisations for the following chemical active substances have been extended (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/869 of 24 June 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No...

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Frankfurt Green Sauce

The latest EU proposal provides for different maximum levels depending on the type of herb. If the members of the responsible SCoPAFF 1) of the EU Commission agree on 23.6. in their next meeting,...

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Rusk

The EU Commission plans to set maximum levels for acrylamide in biscuits and rusks for infants and young children, as well as in baby food and cereal-based foods for infants and young...

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Sushi

Pizza, curry sausage and kebab as typical lunchtime snacks are facing competition. Many office workers pinch chopsticks between their fingers during their lunch break and open their "Bento...

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Spices

Dr. David Psomiadis, food fraud expert and speaker at a Webinar organised by FI Global on June 23rd confirmed our impression that a rise in food fraud is likely, due to the given disruption to...

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Radar

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,...

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AGROLAB is one of the first feed laboratories in Germany to meet the new requirements in the field of QS feed monitoring. The analysis is carried out in the specialized feed laboratory AGROLAB LUFA...

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Apricots, cherries

Current information on the modification of MRLs will be compiled here after their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind. Current information on the modification of...

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Authorisations for the active substances Formasulfuron and Metalaxyl M have been extended. Authorisations for the active substances Formasulfuron and Metalaxyl M have been...

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Mandarins

Import controls at the EU's external borders will be tightened for example for mandarins, peppers, spices and much more. The relevant EU regulation and its annexes have been updated. Import...

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Which foodstuffs - and here especially fruit and vegetables - are on the EU Commission's research program for the coming years? This list can also be of interest for the determination of inspection...

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Fruits

The maximum levels for perchlorate are now set by Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/685 of 20 May 2020 under the European Contaminants Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. The maximum levels for...

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Cereals

Following a request from the European Commission to EFSA in order to update its 2006 evaluation on Ochratoxin A (OTA) in food, EFSA published a scientific opinion of the Expert Panel on Contaminants...

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Spices

The reason for the detection of mycotoxins, pesticide residues and heavy metal contamination is usually due to the quality of raw materials, processing standards and storage conditions for spices...

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Switzerland, Food

You can read about the most important changes in Swiss food book to bring it in line with the European standard in the following article: You can read about the most important changes in Swiss...

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Radar

Get curious with informative food industry headlines from all over Europe - in many languages...In this article we provide brief information on current topics: Global nutrition report, food fraud,...

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Radar

Our service for food customers. Up to date on current topics! AGROLAB Radar is our  SERVICE for all customers from the food sector. Our service for food customers. Up to date on current...

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Truffles

Dr. Hans Volker Tichy and his collegues from the working group of Prof. Dr. Markus Fischer published results from the Food Profiling project.   Dr. Hans Volker Tichy and his collegues from the...

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Possible contamination with pathogenic germs stuck on the surface of fruit and vegetables can lead to bacterial infections. Possible contamination with pathogenic germs stuck on the surface of...

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