Key services

Pesticides

• Multi methods: Quechers / DFG S19
• Group and individual methods
• Polar group method
• Our range of pesticide analysis for fresh produce includes, e.g.
  • Acid herbicides
  • Dithiocarbamates
  • Phosphonic acid/fosetyl
  • Ethephon
  • Glyphosate
  • Chlormequat/mepiquat
  • Paraquat/diquat
  • Guazatine
  • Dithianone
  • Ethylene oxide
  • Bromide

Residues and contaminants

• Chlorate and perchlorate 
• QACs (Quaternary ammonium compounds)
• Morpholine and other amino alcohols
• Heavy metals, e.g. lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, copper, nickel

Special analytics

• Nitrates
• Sulfur dioxide

Mycotoxins and plant toxins

• Aflatoxins
• Ochratoxin A
• Fumonisins
• Patulin
• Alternariatoxins
• Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
• Glycolalkaloide 

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

• Screening, identification and quantification of GMO components.
• Detection of numerous genetically modified fruit or vegetable GMOs (e.g., papaya, tomato, zucchini, sugar beet, or potato)
• Detection of botanical impurities
• Analysis for cytoplasmic sterility (CMS)

Ingredients

• Additives
• Nutrients (also „nutrition facts“ for USA and Canada): caloric value, protein, carbohydrates/sugar, fat/saturated fatty acids, fiber, salt, water, asch, starch
• Vitamins and minerals
• Value- added components (secondary plant constituents)

Allergens

• Plant allergens: e.g. gluten, peanut, soy, nuts, celery and sulfur dioxide
• Animal allergens: egg, milk protein
• Pseudo-allergens: sulfite, lactose

Microbiology and hygiene

• Hygiene germs, e.g. total germ count, yeast and moulds
• Spoilage pathogens
• Indicator germs
• Pathogenic germs and their toxins, such as salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, STEC/VTEC, noroviruses, hepatitis A virus, Bacillus cereus
• Microscopic examinations
• Sterility tests
• Industrial hygiene / hygiene checks 

Additional services

• Organic contaminants
• Packing analysis: cardboard, plastic and other materials
• Authenticity and check of geographical origin
• Sensory analysis
• Test for marketability, e.g. trade class regulations
• Consulting services
  • Selection of product-specific test scopes
  • Support in the development of product specifications 
  • Evaluation of test results, and risk-based recommendations
  • Crisis management and prevention
  • Declaration testing according to regulatory requirements
• Worldwide sampling, e.g. sample collection and sample purchasing
• Express service for release analysis