Welcome to Eurofins UK

With about US$ 900 million annual sales and 8,000 employees across 150 sites in 29 countries, Eurofins Scientific is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, food, environmental and consumer products industries and to governments.

Eurofins has a network of 9 sites in the UK and Ireland through which our customers access a portfolio of over 25,000 analytical methods addressing the authenticity, origin, safety, identity, composition and purity of biological substances.

New analyses for detection of UV initiators (Benzophenone, 4-Methylbenzophenone and 4-Hydroxybenzophenone)

The European Commission has set a maximum level for food packaging printed with inks containing 4-Methylbenzophenone or Benzophenone after it was found the potentially cancerous chemical was being used on some breakfast cereal boxes. 
Food contact materials printed with inks containing 4-Methylbenzophenone or Benzophenone should not be brought in contact with foods unless it is demonstrated in the company's in-house documentation that the transfer into food of the sum of 4-Methylbenzophenone and Benzophenone is below 0.6 mg per kg food. 
At the request of the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is carrying out a risk assessment on 4-Methylbenzophenone and is reviewing the risk assessment on Benzophenone.  EFSA expects to deliver its final opinion no later than May 2009. 
Eurofins can provide analysis of Benzophenone, 4-Methylbenzophenone and 4-Hydroxybenzophenone in both food and packaging.  
For further information, please contact Customer Services on 01902 693314 or email info@eurofins.co.uk 

Dioxin Analysis at Eurofins Laboratories

On December 6 the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced a recall of all Irish pork products slaughtered after 1 September. These pork products potentially contain levels of dioxins in excess of the levels permitted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006.  This product recall has been launched as a result of dioxins detected during routine laboratory testing. The latest information released indicates that the contamination has arisen from a contaminated feed supplied to ten Irish farms. Eurofins offer an accredited dioxin analysis using HR GC-MS/MS. For further information, please contact Customer Services on 01902 693314 or email info@eurofins.co.uk

Melamine Testing at Eurofins Laboratories

Melamine contamination of Chinese food products has resulted in increased controls and testing of imported food ingredients.  The EU has banned imports of Chinese milk powder and, in the UK, no baby milk products can be manufactured using Chinese milk or milk products. In addition, the EU has announced that imported goods containing more than 15% milk powder from China and products already on sale in the EU will face random tests. Eurofins Laboratories offer accredited testing for all product types using the latest GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS technology. For further information please call Customer Services on 01902-693314 or email info@eurofins.co.uk

Eurofins launches new pesticide residues testing service in response to new EU regulations

EC Regulation 396/2005 is due to come into force on 1st September 2008, setting harmonized pesticide Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) across all EU Member States. Eurofins has developed  a new service to test compliance and is offering an introductory launch discount during August & September (More Details)

Eurofins gains accreditation as a supplier to the National DNA Database

Eurofins Forensic Services is pleased to announce the approval of its DNA testing laboratory, Eurofins Medigenomix GMbH, for the submission of DNA PACE samples to the UK National DNA Database.... (More Details)

Eurofins Forensic Services successfully gains inclusion in the National Framework Agreement 

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is pleased to announce its successful inclusion into the national framework agreement for Forensic Analysis Services... (More Details)

Eurofins strengthens its position in the UK Forensics market

Eurofins has strengthened its position in the UK Forensic market with the acquisition of the assets of Defence Forensics Ltd, a DNA forensic laboratory, based in Newport Wales. The purpose built laboratory specialises in DNA crime scene stains analysis... (More Details)

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^{Eurofins Environmental Services Limited, registered in England no: 5875169. 318 Worple Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8QU
Eurofins Genetic Services Ltd, registered in England no: 3297407. 318 Worple Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8QU
Agrisearch UK Limited, registered in England no: 1475433. 318 Worple Road London SW20 8QU
Eurofins Laboratories Limited, registered in England no: 5009315. 318 Worple Road London SW20 8QU
Eurofins (NI) Ltd, registered in Northern Ireland no: NI 51791. 16 Donegall Square South, Belfast, BT1 5JJ
Eurofins Scientific (Ireland) Ltd, registered in Ireland no: 370511. Science Services Centre, Finnabair Ind Estate, Co. Louth, Ireland}