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July 7, 2026

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) – A Mediterranean medicinal plant with a versatile range of active compounds

Rosemary is one of the most important Mediterranean medicinal and culinary plants. Characteristic marker compounds such as carnosic acid, carnosol and rosmarinic acid play a central […]
June 30, 2026

New Generation of Pesticide Analytics for Food and Dietary Supplements

The requirements for pesticide analysis in food and dietary supplements are continuously increasing, both analytically and regulatorily. A growing number of substances requiring testing, changing residue […]
June 1, 2026

St. John’s Wort: A Plant That Demands More Analytical Understanding Than You Might Think

When the days are at their longest in June and light reaches its peak, St. John’s Wort begins to flower. Around the summer solstice, its bright […]
June 1, 2026

St. John’s Wort in Focus: Only 1 in 22 Products Meets Its Label Claims

A recent investigation by NOW Foods and Alkemist Labs reveals significant quality issues in St. John’s Wort preparations (Hypericum perforatum) sold through online platforms. Of 22 […]
June 1, 2026

Nitrosamines in Focus – Meeting Regulatory Requirements with Confidence

What are nitrosamines and why do they matter? Nitrosamines are genotoxic and carcinogenic substances that can form under certain conditions from secondary or tertiary amines in […]
May 7, 2026

Automation of ICP-MS Analytics – From Digitalisation to Smart Laboratory Routine

Digitalisation is fundamentally changing how routine processes are designed in analytical laboratories too. Manual pipetting steps, time-consuming calibrations, and complex dilution series still characterise many workflows. […]