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Ethylene oxide is gaining attention in the food regulatory space. EtO was banned as a food fumigant in 1991 in the EU. While ethylene oxide is not banned for use in foods in the United States, it is important to understand the allowed tolerances in the US and EU, especially as regulations continue to evolve and online sales contribute to increasing overseas exports. This article outlines the uses and toxicity of EtO, US and EU regulations, and EtO analysis at Eurofins.

Foreign materials in products can be dangerous to consumers and damage a brand's reputation. At Eurofins, we have the expertise and experience to handle all kinds of foreign material investigations, including contamination of finished products, like cheese. This case study explains how we helped a client determine the source of foreign material contamination and eliminate future issues using microscopy and elemental analysis.

Eurofins has a unique approach to A2 beta-casein testing. Our assay and LC-MS/MS testing options can be used on raw milk, milk batches, and finished products. View this infographic to learn more about A2 testing at Eurofins DQCI!

A2 beta-casein milk is gaining popularity as the health-oriented consumer base grows. Reliable A2 products start with pure A2 raw milk. Traditional genetic testing is limited to single cows and raw products. Eurofins offers assay and LC-MS/MS methods to test beta-casein protein levels in raw milk from individual cows and batches, as well as finished products. This article covers the science behind A2 beta-casein and the testing options at Eurofins DQCI.

A2 beta-casein milk is growing in popularity as consumers learn about the potential health effects of the A1 beta-casein variant. Understanding the testing options is the first step for brands and retailers to provide trustworthy A2 dairy product. This video explains the science of A2 beta-casein milk and the unique testing options at Eurofins.