Eurofins NDSC Food Testing Germany GmbH

Special Analytics for Milk and Dairy Products

• Verification of requirements for milk according to Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013


• Verification of the requirements according to the Cheese Regulation, Milk Products Regulation and Butter Regulation

Basic Analytics

• Nutritional analysis


• Vitamins


• Minerals and trace elements

Residues and Contaminants

• Heavy metals


• Aflatoxin M1


• PCB`s Dioxins


• Polychlorinated biphenyls


• Quaternary ammonium compounds


• Pesticide analysis


• Solvent residues


• Veterinary drug residues


• Hormones


• Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/POSH/MOAH)

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)

• Screening, identification and quantification

Further Chemical and Molecular Biological Analyses

• Assessment of the admissibility of additives and verification of compliance with maximum levels according to Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008


• Verification of the degree of heating of milk


• Animal species determination


• Testing for A2 beta casein

Allergens

• Allergens of vegetable origin (e.g. gluten, peanuts, mustard)


• Allergens of animal origin (e.g. eggs, fish)


• Pseudo food allergens (e.g. sulphites, lactose)

Microbiology and Hygiene

• General microbiology


• Hygiene status (total microbial count)


• Spoilage pathogens (e.g. yeasts and molds)


• Indicator germs (e.g. Enterobacteriaceae, coli)


• Pathogens and their toxins (e.g. Salmonella, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium botulinum)

Analysis According to Food Law Requirements

• Marketability tests


• National and international marking control


• Comparison with specifications

Special Issues

• Analyses according to Chinese GB standards


• Genetically modified organisms (GMO)


• Packaging test


• Sensory analysis


• Consumer testing


• Food Fraud and Authenticity


• Audits and laboratory training


• On-site sampling


• Sample purchase and sample collection


• Certification according to IFS and BRC standards

Consulting and support (e.g. HACCP, Food Defense, Food Fraud, Food Safety in Supply Chain)

Service Portfolio Honey and Bee Products

To ensure the strict requirements for its naturalness, purity and authenticity, honey is one of the most controlled food. We offer general, technical and scientific consulting services, risk and background oriented recommendations for control strategies and state-of the-art analytical methods in the following relevant fields of interest.

Quality

• Compositional analysis according to the EU Honey Directive 2001/110/EC


• Sugar composition


• Various analytical parameters for honey maturity, freshness and possible defects (HMF, enzyme activities, proline, humidity, fermentation)

Authenticity

• Botanical & geographical origin verification by pollen microscopy, sensory and physico-chemical markers


• Foreign sugar detection by advanced screening technologies (LC-HRMS, 13C EA/LC-IRMS and 1H NMR)

Veterinary drug residues

• Non-authorised & prohibited drugs (cost-effective screening of the relevant veterinary drugs classed by innovative multimethods)

Residues and contaminants

• Pesticides multi residue screening


• Glyphosate / Glufosinate and their metabolites, and other herbicides used as glyphosate alternatives


• Chlorate and perchlorate


• Acaricides and bee repellents


• Pyrrolizidine and other toxic alkaloids


• Heavy metals


• GMO

Other services

• Product labelling / legal compliance


• Sampling services


• Scientific opinions


• Expert and advisory services

Your benefit

• Comprehensive honey and bee products testing portfolio for all aspects of product authenticity and quality


• State-of-the-art laboratory accredited according to ISO 17025


• High competence by experienced specialists


• Fast, reliable and efficient service


• Your personal contact for inquiries, analytical testing services and regulatory assessments with access to the global network of Eurofins laboratories

Our scope of services:

• Inspections, loading controls and supplier audits worldwide in over 100 countries


• DNA fingerprinting to determine the variety


• Stable isotope analysis to verify or refute geographical indications


• Analysis of mycotoxins, heavy metals and inorganic arsenic


• Detection of pesticide residues including special analysis such as antibiotics in rice (Kasugamycin and Streptomycin), phosphonic acid, chlorate, perchlorate etc.


• Detection of GMOs


• Analysis of mineral oils, MOSH and MOAH


• Quality analysis such as nutritional values, sensory and physical parameters

Important quality criteria of rice are its geographical origin and variety. With special high-tech methods developed in-house Eurofins identifies high quality rice varieties and verifies the authenticity of over 150 rice varieties from 13 countries, among these specialties like Basmati, Jasmine, Sushi rice and others. The geographical origin is verified or refuted by stable isotope analysis. This is relevant for Protected Geographical Indications, which apply for example for Thai Jasmine or Camargue rice.

Eurofins offers a comprehensive analysis program for checking authenticity and risks in relation to food safety and has a technological edge, especially with rice, by developing new, innovative methods, published in 7 peer reviewed scientific articles.

In addition to analysis and as a special service for the importers, Eurofins offers inspections and loading controls of the goods as well as supplier audits in the most important countries of origin (South and Southeast Asia, the Americas and Southern Europe) to ensure that the goods comply with food legislation upon arrival in Europe. We are also happy to advise you with regard to chances and risks involved in importing rice from the various regions.

Also during this ANUGA we organise our meanwhile 5th Eurofins International Rice Conference. Feel free to contact us, if you would like to participate!