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,...
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...