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Summer is over, but cocktails are still being sipped
The "Caipi" (Caipirinha) is a popular cocktail and is also favoured in the hot version at the Christmas markets as an alternative to spiced wine and the like, especially by young people.
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Ergot alkaloids in cereal products
In a recent statement on ergot alkaloids, the German Federal Office for Risk Assessment (BfR) has advocated lowering the maximum levels in certain cereal products.
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Market News: Vion Food Group closes another plant in Germany
The closure of slaughterhouses and meat plants within the Dutch VION Group in Germany continues. Now the convenience food plant in Großostheim near Aschaffenburg (Bavaria) is also being closed.
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Short notes - Kurz notiert (11/23)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.
Here you will find news in brief from the food sector. - in many languages ...
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AGROLAB Ibérica S.L.U. is now part of QS feed monitoring
Since October 2023, our feed laboratory AGROLAB Ibérica S.L.U. in Tarragona has been recognized by QS.
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ALOORA results now on your mobile
Our new ALOORA web app enables you to consult your reports and results on your mobile – anytime, anywhere. Additionally, our new design gives you the possibility to track the progress of your orders.
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AGROLAB Ibérica first Spanish lab accredited for Alternaria toxin analysis.
AGROLAB Ibérica passed ENAC audit for Alternaria toxin analysis (HPLC-MS/MS) per ISO 17025.
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Analytical News: Further GMO tests introduced at AGROLAB LUFA
In view of new approvals from the European Union in February and June, we have once again expanded our analytical portfolio for the detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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Analytical News: AGROLAB LUFA expands accredited PFAS testing portfolio
From 1 October 2023, AGROLAB LUFA will also offer the analysis of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in milk and dairy products.
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Current postings on the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF) for fruit & vegetables
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF).
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Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB laboratories
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in our own laboratories. Critical results with respect to max. residue level
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Change of Maximum Residue Levels (MRL)
We will provide you with the latest information on changes to maximum residue limits for fruit and vegetables as soon as they are published. However, we refrain from announcing corresponding EU projects.
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Fruit and Vegetables: Approval for pesticide actives extended
The validity period for the approval for 25 active substances has been extended due to the delay in the re-evaluation following the application for renewal of the approval.
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Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except fruit & vegetables - see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
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Maximum permissible levels for 3-MCPD to be lowered further
The EU Commission plans to lower the maximum permitted levels for infant formulae and follow-on formulae and foods for special medical purposes for infants and young children from 1 January 2024.
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The German consumer magazine "Ökotest" has examined fish fingers...
... and found higher concentrations of 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters in 11 out of 19 products.
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Lowering of maximum levels for deoxynivalenol (DON) planned
Lower limit values for the mycotoxin have been demanded for some time. According to a draft regulation of the EU Commission, the proposals are now becoming more concrete.
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Test potato crisps: Many contain too many harmful substances
The German consumer magazine ÖKO-TEST tested potato crisps in the paprika flavour. Of the 20 commercial samples tested, seven were organic products.
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Short notes - Kurz notiert (10/23)
Get curious with informative food industry headlines from all over Europe - in many languages ...
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Restructuring of the AGROLAB Group in Italy
AGROLAB Ambiente and AGROLAB Italia S.r.l. merge as of 1 October 2023 - Dear customers, valued business partners and interested parties, we are pleased to inform you that AGROLAB Ambiente has successfully merged with AGROLAB Italia S.r.l. as of 1 October 2023.
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AGROLAB company news: QS Laboratory Competence Test Residue Monitoring 2023/1 successfully passed
102 laboratories from 19 countries took part in the QS laboratory performance assessment for monitoring plant protection products in fruit, vegetables and potatoes - including AGROLAB LUFA in Kiel and AGROLAB Polska in Deblin.