Welcome to the June 2026 edition of Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd news including a focus on pesticide residues, foreign objects in food, training opportunities and the latest food risk intelligence.
Pesticide residues | Ongoing regulatory change and what it means for your products
Changing pesticide regulations and shifting MRLs continue to create challenges for food businesses, particularly where complex supply chains are involved. Our latest article highlights what’s changing, where the risks are increasing, and why previously compliant products may now need reassessment. Read more to understand how these updates could impact your products, and how to stay ahead.
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Foreign objects in food | Managing risk and responding effectively
Foreign objects remain one of the most common and high-impact risks in the food industry, often leading to customer complaints, product withdrawals and reputational damage. Our latest article explores why this issue persists, where risks are increasing, and what a robust response should look like when incidents occur.
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Retesting food microbiological samples | Guidance document
Unexpected microbiological results can be challenging to interpret, and re-testing is often requested as a next step. However, due to the nature of microbiological analysis, repeat testing does not always provide clarity and can lead to misleading conclusions. Our latest guide explains the key considerations, why results can vary, and how to approach re-testing decisions with confidence and a clear scientific rationale.
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Issue 22 | Risk insights newsletter
The 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 July
Understanding microbiological results | Plus setting action limits
14th July | 09:15 - 12:45 | Optional assessment Knowing what results mean and being able to determine what to do in response to them can be a challenge to many who are not specialist food microbiologists. This online training course will provide insights into how to read microbiological results and interpret their meaning for food and food handling environmental samples.
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Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) | Understanding and managing
15th July| 09:15 - 12:40 | Optional assessment This online training session focuses on what STEC are, where they are found, why they have caused so much concern, and how they can be controlled. We will look at the relationships between non-pathogenic E.coli, E.coli O157, and non-O157 STEC.
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We will be at PATS 2026 | The UK’s No. 1 pet and aquatics industry exhibition
Visit us at Stand F56
Across three days at the NEC Birmingham, visitors can explore hundreds of stands, discover new product launches, attend live demonstrations, and gain valuable insights into market developments shaping the future of the sector.
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