Food Testing UK | April 2026 News
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Welcome to April’s Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd news including updates on specialist contaminants testing, accredited services and Scottish laboratory support, alongside industry events, sustainability insights, training opportunities and the latest food risk intelligence.
Contaminant testing | Nitrosamines in food & feedN-nitrosamines can form in foods through reactions between nitrites, amines and certain processing conditions and are a toxicological concern due to their potential carcinogenicity. |
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Contaminant testing | Mycotoxins & plant toxins in food & feedMycotoxins and plant toxins can occur naturally in crops and processed foods and pose significant toxicological risks when present at elevated levels. |
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Food testing for Scotland | Delivered from LinlithgowEurofins Food Testing’s Linlithgow laboratory is a dedicated Scottish facility, supporting food businesses across Scotland and the north of England with accredited microbiology and food safety testing. |
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Free Webinar | Shelf-life under the spotlightJoin Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd for a free one hour live webinar exploring the practical essentials of food shelf-life testing and microbiological challenge testing. |
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Eurofins corporate sustainability | ESG ReportAt Eurofins, sustainability is closely linked to our purpose. Guided by our vision to be the global leader in Testing for Life, our mission of contributing to a healthier and safer world, and the core values that support our Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives, the latest Eurofins ESG Report highlights progress across the wider Eurofins network. |
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CIBD lunch & learn in Scotland | A successful
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Post show roundup | Food & Drink Expo 2026We’ve had a great time at Food & Drink Expo 2026 speaking with food and drink businesses about how Eurofins Food Testing UK can support their testing and compliance needs. From food safety and quality testing to contaminants, authenticity and regulatory compliance, our team has been sharing how our UK laboratories, backed by the wider Eurofins network, help businesses manage risk, meet regulatory requirements and protect their brands. If we didn’t get a chance to speak at the show or you’d like to continue the conversation, we’d be happy to help. |
 If you missed us at Food & Drink Expo, join us next at PATS 2026 from 27–29 September at the NEC, Birmingham. |
Issue 20 | Risk insights newsletterThe latest edition of our Risk Insights News from our Eurofins Food Compliance and Risk Management Team is now available. |
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Upcoming online training courses in May
Microbiological criteria | What they are and where they come from12th May | 09:00 - 14:00 | Optional assessmentThis online training course provides insights into Microbiological Criteria. We will focus on how microbiological criteria are set, with reference to legal, regulatory, and commonly accepted standards, alongside customer specifications. |
Legionella awareness | In food manufacturing13th May | 09:15 - 13:15 | Optional assessmentThis online course is designed to provide Legionella awareness with a specific focus on food manufacturing environments, and to answer the questions most frequently posed by food manufacturing technical and quality professionals. Delegates will learn what Legionella is and why they need to know about it. |
Botulinum in foods | Understanding risks14th May | 09:15 - 13:30 | Optional assessmentFoodborne botulism is rare, but due to the severity of the illness caused essential to have adequate controls. In this online training we clarify the nature of the hazards, effective food safety controls, what can go wrong, and how shelf life may be limited. |
View all 2026 courses |
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