Rice
Analysis of rice
Eurofins Food & Feed Testing offers customised analytical solutions, and inspection and auditing strategies for varying requirements related to rice products, depending on the country of origin of the raw materials and the country of destination of the end products.
Key services
- Inspections, loading controls and supplier audits in over 150 countries
- DNA fingerprinting for rice variety authentication
- Stable isotope analysis to verify or refute geographical indications
- Analysis of mycotoxins, heavy metals and inorganic arsenic
- Detection of pesticide residues including special analyses to identify antibiotics in rice (Kasugamycin and Streptomycin), phosphonic acid, chlorate, perchlorate, among others
- Detection of GMOs
- Analysis of mineral oils, MOSH and MOAH
- Food quality analyses such as nutritional values, sensory and physical parameters
Legal framework and guidelines*
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2835 (import rules for rice, cereals, sugar and hops)
- UK Code of Practice for Basmati Rice, Rice Association (2022)
- European Code of Practice for Basmati Rice, FERM (2024)
- EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 (geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, as well as traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms for agricultural products)
- eAmbrosia - Union register of geographical indications
- Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (maximum levels for certain contaminants in food)
- EU Pesticides Database
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Health and Safety Executive
* Regulatory information is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes. Always consult official sources for up‑to‑date legislation. For market‑specific support, please contact your local Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratory. Our specialists offer tailored support through horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
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Would you like to find out more about our testing solutions, access our competence centre services, or do you need tailored analytical or consultancy support?
Contact Eurofins Food Testing Ireland today to speak to our experts by submitting an enquiry form or calling +353 (0)1 431 1306