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...
Acrylamide analysis at PAS

Acrylamide analysis at PAS

Acrylamide is an undesirable substance that can form during the preparation of foods and beverages by a variety of processes, both in the home and in commercial food production. Acrylamide belongs to a group of substances, collectively known as process contaminants...
Additional UKAS accredited methods confirm quality services

Additional UKAS accredited methods confirm quality services

Premier Analytical Services are pleased to announce that another 14 of our analytical methods have been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the ISO17025 standard. Accreditation by UKAS demonstrates the competence, impartiality and...