Contaminants such as mineral oils, heavy metals, mycotoxins and residues pose serious health risks and can be found at trace levels in food. They may enter food products at various stages of production, processing, transport and storage, or as a result of environmental contamination. Regulatory bodies and consumers demand high standards of safety and quality, making thorough testing essential.
Eurofins provides comprehensive food contaminant and residue testing and consultancy solutions to manufacturers and retailers worldwide. Our advanced laboratories and scientific experts provide accurate and reliable results to help you meet regulatory standards and protect consumer health.
Contaminant & residue services for food, feed & supplements
Our extensive contaminant and residue services portfolio includes
- Acrylamide
- Arsenic
- Bisphenols and plasticisers
- Dioxins, Furans and PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
- Illegal dyes
- MCPD (Monochloropropanediols) and glycidyl esters
- Metals and elements
- Mineral oils (MOSH; Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons / MOAH Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
- Mycotoxins and plant toxins
- Nitrosamines
- PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
- Pesticides
- PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
- POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
- Residual solvents
- Veterinary drugs
Specialist knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment
Eurofins network of companies are experts in contaminant and residue testing with many years of experience in the field of trace analysis, offering competent consultancy services in addition to an extensive analysis portfolio.
Through research and development as well as active membership in standardisation committees for process contaminants, our Eurofins experts are in constant contact with the scientific specialists, and are always informed about the latest developments. Our food consultancy teams can therefore provide informed recommendations for individual test plans.
Contaminant and residue testing and consultancy services are available through our UK-wide facilities which are also supported by our global network of Eurofins Competence Centres to establish the safety, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of our food.
Contaminant & residue regulations
Keeping up with stringent and evolving regulations can be challenging. Our team can help you stay informed of current and upcoming changes to food, feed and supplement legislation, tailored to your specific business needs, through our horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
For more detail, view our summary of some key EU and UK contaminant and residues regulations.
For more information about the Eurofins network of contaminant and residue services please view the services below or Contact us.
