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December 4, 2025

Saffron – Quality That Counts!

Saffron is one of the world’s most precious spices – and, as such, is unfortunately one of the most frequently adulterated. As far as producers, traders […]
October 9, 2025

Glyphosate & AMPA in the spotlight – precision analysis with LC-MS/MS puts you at an advantage

Background:  Found in foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, animal feed and other sensitive products – glyphosate and AMPA, a primary degradation product of glyphosate, have long ceased to be […]
September 18, 2025

Titanium dioxide

Background:  In its report, the EMA takes the view that the technical challenges identified by the pharmaceutical industry, and reported to the EMA following a stakeholder […]
September 4, 2025

Food supplements – Microbiological quality testing

Background:  Food supplements are subject to the requirements of EU food legislation. The microbiological harmlessness of such products is crucial for consumer protection and market confidence. […]
July 31, 2025

Medicinal mushroom products

Background:  Inonotus obliquus (chaga mushroom), Cordyceps sinensis (caterpillar fungus), Hericium erinaceus (lion’s mane mushroom), shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) etc. — medicinal mushrooms and extracts are enjoying […]
July 10, 2025

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids

PA analysis at its highest level – safety and security for your herbal products Plant-based raw materials may be contaminated by weeds containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA). […]