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Eurofins SFA is excited to offer a new IgG protein analysis that provides improved sensitivity, better accuracy, and faster turnaround time relative to ELISA or alternative techniques offered.  The analysis is performed according to AOAC 2010.01.

January 20, 2022, The Eurofins Microbiology Laboratory network is proud to offer a new approach to risk identification and management, Enteric Pathogen Risk Indicator (EPRI™) testing. This unique screening tool provides a rapid option to screen for Shiga toxigenic E. coli (STEC) and Salmonella in one PCR assay.

Food fraud, also known as economically motivated adulteration, is widespread worldwide.  Food fraud involves deliberate and intentional substitution, addition, tampering or misrepresentation of food, food ingredients or food packaging, labeling, product information or false or misleading statements made about a product for economic gain.  Food fraud can adversely impact consumer health, product quality, and brand reputation.

Learn more about the similarities and differences between the terms: fraud, defense, authenticity, and adulteration when it comes to foods, ingredients, and supplements.

Both Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) can apply to testing needed for your raw materials and products. Learn how they apply during different phases of the product development process.

What really is dietary fiber according to the most recent FDA regulations? This blog will help break down the FDA’s most recent definition of fiber as well as provide examples of ingredients used in the industry today.

Your goal is to manufacture a safe product that meets the claims on your label.  How are you ensuring that your finished product will do this?  Proactively, or retroactively?  Putting a proactive plan in place to assess ingredient safety and quality is key to producing finished products that meet all of your quality standards.  Having a partnership with an accredited, independent (third-party) laboratory just in case something goes wrong is a must.

New options for sweetening low-sugar foods have entered the market. Testing of sweetener ingredients and the finished product is key.

Dietary supplement using immune-based ingredients have significantly increased over the last few years. Learn more on which trendy ingredients are being used and how to comply with the FDA guidelines on dietary supplements and functional food products.

While many vitamins are traditionally sourced from animal products, plant-based vitamin sources are a growing trend. Learn more about this new trend and what this means in regard to testing your products.