Detection of Horse Meat

Detection of Horse Meat

The Molecular Biology Department at PAS has now developed a method to detect Horse DNA in meat products. It is a qualitative analysis using Real Time PCR. Please contact us if you would like further...
Vitamin D Method now Accredited

Vitamin D Method now Accredited

The Food Chemistry section are pleased to now be able to offer accredited Vitamin D testing following a successful UKAS audit. Please contact us for further...
Ochratoxin A and Melamine REGULATORY UPDATE

Ochratoxin A and Melamine REGULATORY UPDATE

Commission Regulation (EU) No 594/2012 of 5 July 2012 amending Regulation (EC) 1881/2006 has been published. The changes are: ? Ochratoxin A: Maximum level in wheat gluten has been increased to 8µg/kg. New lower limits in some spices are now active. Pepper, ginger,...
Allergens – Risk Assessments and Labelling

Allergens – Risk Assessments and Labelling

PAS regulatory and allergen experts are available to give guidance on the latest regulations concerning allergen labelling and best practice raw material and production line assessment to guide advisory labelling. This advise is underpinned by UKAS accredited testing...
Fusarium mycotoxins

Fusarium mycotoxins

Fusarium toxins, such as deoxynivalenol (also know as DON or vomitoxin) and zearalenone frequently occur in cereals grains and cereal products. The level of toxins varies with each cereal type, the growth and harvest conditions and the processes used for food...