Analysis of mineral oils (MOSH/ MOAH)

Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH) can enter food commodities and processed products anywhere along the food processing and trade chain. At Eurofins Food and Feed Testing New Zealand, we support you to ensure that your products are free from harmful levels of MOH, especially toxicologically relevant 3-7 ring MOAH, so you can meet regulatory requirements and maintain consumer trust.

Key services

  • Quantitative analysis of MOSH and MOAH using online-LC-GC-FID (high lab capacity available)
  • Mass spectrometric characterisation of MOSH and MOAH fractions using two-dimensional GCxGC-ToF-MS to elucidate the origin of the contamination
  • Quantification of the tri- to polyaromatic fraction (TPAF) of MOAH using GCxGC-FID as a basis for toxicological assessment recommended by the EU for confirmation of positive MOAH
  • Characterisation of MOSH and MOAH profiles to distinguish between technical and naturally occurring hydrocarbons
  • Screening of raw materials, intermediate and final products, including all relevant raw materials and processed food

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