Food Testing UK | September News
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Welcome to September’s Eurofins Food Testing news including our specialist seafood testing, online Legionella training for food manufacturers, CBD regulatory news, and important sample submission information.
Seafood | Specialist testing servicesSeafood is one of the most diverse and valuable food categories, but it can also present unique challenges when it comes to safety, quality, and authenticity. Eurofins Food Testing UK provides a comprehensive range of testing services to support seafood businesses; from processors and importers to retailers and foodservice operators. Our specialist seafood services include authenticity, TVB-N, shelf life, and histamine testing. Find out more below. |
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Commodities | Supporting confident tradeWhether you are trading feed materials or edible oils, our accredited testing services help ensure quality and compliance, Explore our FOSFA and GAFTA |
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CBD | FSA opens CBD food authorisation consultationOn 28 August 2025, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) opened a 12-week public consultation on its first proposed authorisations for CBD food products in Great Britain. |
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THC | Δ8-THC EFSA reviews Δ8-THC safety concernsThe European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has opened a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion to derive a health-based guidance value for Δ8-THC in food. |
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Online training | Legionella awareness in food manufacturing8 October 2025 |
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Issue 13 | Risk insights newsletterThe latest edition of our Risk Insights Newsletter from our Eurofins Food Compliance and Risk Management Team is now available. |
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Important update | Sample submissions for chemistry and microbiology testing
Eurofins Food Testing UK is committed to making improvements to optimise operations and provide the best possible service delivery. While our Chemistry and Microbiology teams may be based on the same sites, the testing is carried out in separate laboratories.
To ensure your samples are processed quickly and without delay, please follow these guidelines:
- Separate samples: Chemistry and Microbiology testing requires separate samples which are ideally boxed in separate packages
- Clear labelling: Each package must be clearly marked as either “Chemistry” or “Microbiology”
These requirements also support our Europortal sample registration process, designed to improve sample tracking and turnaround times. Clear separation and labelling helps ensure your samples are directed to the right laboratory quickly and reduces the risk of misrouting.
We appreciate your cooperation with this process. By following these steps, you are helping us maintain efficient service and reliable results. If you have any questions or require support with sample submissions, please contact our team.
Next week - Plan your visit | Eurofins at PATS 2025 | NEC BirminghamEurofins Food Testing UK will be exhibiting at PATS 2025, the UK’s leading pet and aquatics trade show. 📍 Stand B88, NEC Birmingham Join us to learn more about our testing services for pet food and animal by-products, helping businesses meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Our team will be available to discuss tailored solutions and the latest regulatory insights. Visit us at Stand B88 and discover how Eurofins can support your business. |
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Online food training courses 2025 | Book your place
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