Andrzej Benkowski
Technical Manager, Probiotics & Dietary Supplements
As the Technical Manager at Eurofins Center of Excellence for Probiotics, Andrzej Benkowski brings over 18 years of expertise in biotics quality management, testing, and technology. With a strong technical background in food microbiology, Andrzej specializes in contract R&D, method development, and pioneering technologies for probiotic evaluation.
Since 2019, Andrzej has chaired the International Probiotic Association (IPA) Technical Committee and has been a member of the IPA Board of Directors since early 2024. He also contributes to the IPA Postbiotics Committee and has served as the IPA expert liaison with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC34/SC9 Working Group 11 since 2022, co-convening their Enumeration Subgroup.
Andrzej is dedicated to advancing the biotics industry by setting rigorous standards and driving innovation with a focus on quality.
Outside of his professional and scientific achievements, Andrzej is a member of the Eurofins Madison Site Employee Engagement Team and manages the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for the site. A founding member of the funk band Steez, he also plays saxophone, synthesizers, and vocals. Andrzej enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family, and pretending to be a coffee aficionado. Additionally, he has a passion for collecting sneakers and fitted hats.
Below are resources from Andrzej:
Because of the potential consumer health and economic risks associated with mycotoxin contamination, it’s critical to fully understand the food production and safety challenges presented by mycotoxins. Our infographic answers the following frequently asked questions to provide insight into addressing these concerns.
Iodine is an essential trace element found in many food sources as well as the environment. AAFCO recognizes iodine as an essential nutrient for both dogs and cats at differing, species specific levels. This infographic explains explores considerations for iodine in pet food and reasons to test for it.
Bringing food and beverage ideas to market takes more than creativity—it demands technical expertise, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. This roadmap infographic highlights the seven stages from idea to product launch.
California Bill 899 aims to safeguard public health by strengthening regulations around product safety. Its potential impact on baby food testing is particularly critical, as it addresses the need for heightened scrutiny in this vital industry. Check out our infographic to learn about the new requirements and why they matter.
Two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) were published on January 17th, 2025 regarding labeling of alcoholic beverages regulated by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. Check out our infographic to learn about the proposed rules' components and exemptions.
Historically, testing for chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine has been done via HPLC-UV analysis via methods from AOAC or USP-NF monographs, which are not suitable for complex matrices such as pet food. Check out our infographic about an innovative solution developed specifically for pet foods and supplements.
For most US Foods, protein claims are based on a protein quality measurement, called PDCAAS. PDCAAS stands for Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score. Check out our infographic to learn more about protein quality measurement.
The goal of the FDA's proposed rule for Front-of-Package (FOP) nutrition labeling is to require easily noticeable and obvious nutrition information. Check out our infographic about the FDA's proposed rule for front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling.
When you submit a sample to the laboratory for microbiology testing, what happens? Follow a Listeria spp. sample through the lab workflow in this infographic.
As part of an effort to promote public health, the FDA has updated the requirements that food must meet in order to use the “healthy” claim on their labels. Our infographic gives background on the update and a high-level view of the criteria.
