Group of toxicants and carcinogenic contaminants

• Acrylamide: A process contaminant naturally formed in carbohydrate-rich foods during high-temperature cooking processes such as frying, baking, and roasting.
• Ethylene Oxide (EO): A hazardous sterilizing agent that is prohibited or strictly regulated in food applications, particularly in dried agricultural products, herbs, spices, and food ingredients.
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): A group of toxic compounds generated from the incomplete combustion of organic matter, commonly associated with smoked, grilled, and roasted foods.
• Nitrosamines: Potent carcinogenic compounds that may form in processed meat products containing nitrites or nitrate-based curing agents.
• 3-MCPD and Glycidyl Esters (GE): Potentially harmful processing contaminants formed during the high-temperature refining of vegetable oils and fats.

Heavy metals and toxic elements

• Arsenic (As): A toxic metalloid that may occur naturally in water sources and accumulate in agricultural commodities, particularly rice and rice-based products.
• Heavy metals and other toxic elements: Comprehensive testing of hazardous heavy metals and toxic elements, including Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), and other contaminants of concern, to support food safety, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection.

Accumulative environmental contaminants

• Persistent organic pollutants (POPs): Toxic compounds that persist in the environment and accumulate through the food chain.
• Dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): Hazardous toxicants associated with birth defects, cancer, and immune system impairment.
• Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): "Forever chemicals" found in food packaging, water sources, and various industrial products.

Pesticides and veterinary drug residues

• Pesticides: Analysis of pesticide, herbicide, and plant growth regulator residues in agricultural products and processed foods.
• Veterinary drugs and antibiotics: Monitoring of antibiotic and growth promoter residues in meat, seafood, and dairy products.

Mycotoxins and plant toxins

• Mycotoxins: Analysis of aflatoxins, ochratoxins, and other naturally occurring toxins produced by moulds in agricultural commodities, including cereals and nuts.
• Plant toxins: Analysis of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), naturally occurring compounds formed during the growth and development of plants.

Mineral oil hydrocarbons

Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH): Detection of mineral oil hydrocarbon contaminants originating from recycled paper packaging or lubricating oils that may come into contact with food.

Packaging contaminants and microplastics

• Bisphenols and plasticisers: Testing for the migration of plastic materials and phthalates from food packaging into food products.
• Microplastics: Detection of microscopic plastic particles that pose a growing concern to water sources and global food supply chains.

Additives and residual solvents

• Colourants: Detection of prohibited industrial dyes used in food products, such as Sudan dyes and Rhodamine B.
• Residual solvents: Analysis of organic solvent residues remaining after extraction or processing of food and pharmaceutical products.
• Other organic contaminants: Identification and quantification of unknown organic impurities generated during manufacturing processes.

Residue and contaminant testing capabilities at Eurofins Food and Feed Testing

Eurofins Food and Feed Testing Vietnam is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation and advanced analytical platforms, including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS, enabling the detection and quantification of residues, contaminants, and trace-level substances to meet the stringent requirements of global import and export markets.

International standards: Testing methods are accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and are regularly updated to align with the latest international standards and regulatory requirements issued by recognized organizations such as AOAC, EN, and ISO, ensuring reliable and up-to-date analytical performance.

Technical support: Beyond analytical testing, Eurofins Food and Feed Testing Vietnam works closely with customers to investigate the root causes of non-compliant results and provide technical guidance on corrective actions when contaminants exceed regulatory limits, helping customers address challenges effectively and maintain product quality, safety, and compliance.