News: Gluten-free food: Standards and regulations you should know about (12/01/2017)

Producers of gluten-free food must comply with certain requirements in terms of labelling, manufacturing and analysis. From Codex Alimentarius to the AOECS standard and EU regulations: We have summarized the existing legislations – and recent resolutions you should be aware of in 2017.

News: The ongoing risk of Listeria (29/09/2022)

Listeria monocytogenes is frequently associated with the most severe outbreaks in terms of hospitalisations and deaths. In 2021, Listeria outbreaks included fresh produce, cured meats, ready to eat chicken products as well as cheese. 18 outbreaks of infections were traced to bagged salads and led to a recall of more than 200 varieties of bagged […]

News: Fish fraud: Lesson learned? (08/06/2017)

Last year, a study on food fraud attracted attention in Europe: one out of three fish dishes wasn’t what is said on the menu. Consumers and authorities were alarmed and called for stricter controls. What has been achieved so far?

News: R-Biopharm celebrates its 30th anniversary (06/07/2018)

30 years ago, R-Biopharm was founded as a working group with only six employees. Today, it’s a leading developer of test solutions with more than 1,000 employees and subsidiaries and distributors all over the world. Take a look at our timeline and discover what happened on the way.

News: Multi-mycotoxin analysis: Simultaneous sample purification for 11 mycotoxins (30/05/2016)

Food producers have to comply with specific limit values for mycotoxins. For regular analysis of different mycotoxin concentrations in cereals, multi-toxin analyses are an effective alternative. Such methods allow for the analysis of multiple mycotoxins in one run. For laboratories that use LC-MS/MS for mycotoxin analysis, we have developed new solid phase extraction columns for […]

News: Aflatoxins in nuts: An overlooked hazard? (05/02/2016)

Nuts are a tasty snack. We love them in pecan pie, in mueslis, cereal bars, chocolates and in hazelnut spreads. Plus, nuts are said to have positive health effects. Yet, nuts may be contaminated with dangerous mycotoxins. Here’s what you need to know.

News: High levels of ochratoxin A found in dried figs (17/02/2016)

Lately, there has been an increase in the presence of ochratoxin A in dried figs. Our colleagues from R-Biopharm Rhône have summarized the most important information for you.

News: Mycotoxin analysis: 3 attributes you should be aware of when analyzing spices (12/07/2017)

Spices are essential for food production, but just like cereals, spices are often contaminated with mycotoxins. Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin are particularly prevalent in spices. In order to ensure safe foods, regular mycotoxin analyses are mandatory. Here’s what you should consider when testing spices.

News: Seaweed – alternative protein source but also coming with potential food safety hazards? (02/08/2022)

Did you know? Harvested seaweed, neither seafood nor a vegetable, is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but only as a spice. As part of sushi, in the form of salad or as part of cosmetics or fertilizers and soil conditioners – seaweeds find many applications in several industries, with a special increasing […]

News: Alghe: fonte proteica alternativa ma anche potenziale rischio per la sicurezza alimentare? (01/01/1970)

Did you know? Harvested seaweed, neither seafood nor a vegetable, is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but only as a spice. As part of sushi, in the form of salad or as part of cosmetics or fertilizers and soil conditioners – seaweeds find many applications in several industries, with a special increasing […]

News: Citrinin: Effective mycotoxin analysis using HPLC and immunoaffinity columns (19/04/2016)

The fungal toxin citrinin is a major problem in many cereals and particularly in red yeast rice. Since red yeast rice is becoming more and more popular, the demand for methods for the analysis of citrinin increases. The new EASI-EXTRACT® immunoaffinity columns for citrinin are making HPLC and LC-MS/MS analyses even more efficient.

News: Good allergen management saves lives (26/10/2021)

“Gluten-free”, like “allergen-free”, is on everyone’s lips today. Even if foods are produced without allergens such as peanuts or milk or without gluten, they can be dangerous for allergy sufferers and patients with celiac disease. The reason for this is contamination. Test methods should therefore be integrated into an allergen management system. How should allergen […]

News: Hidden allergen detection in spices (20/02/2015)

News: Salmonella in baby food (23/01/2018)

It’s a case that has caused serious concern not only in France: salmonella was found in baby food from a French dairy company. More than 12 million cans of baby milk were recalled – and the scandal is growing. Here’s why salmonella is dangerous and what you can do against it.

News: Elevate your standards, ensure premium quality and savour the confidence in every nut! (25/06/2024)

In the world of food production, few sectors hold as much significance as the nut industry. With nuts serving as key ingredients in numerous recipes and snacks enjoyed globally, ensuring their safety and quality is paramount. Yet, beneath the surface of seemingly innocuous nuts lies a potential threat: mycotoxins. Mycotoxins pose a considerable risk to […]

News: The wine cellar in winter – What is happening during the coldest months of the year? (23/01/2024)

While in the vineyards, the winter pruning is ongoing, in the cellars the fermentation processes are slowing down or are coming to an end. The young wines either remain on the lees (yeast) for a while or are moved to new tanks or wooden barrels.   Some white wines are already prepared for bottling. Before bottling, […]

News: Insect-based food – potential new source for allergic reactions? (30/04/2021)

The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has approved the first insect for human consumption: the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva). It is categorized as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 (‘food consisting of, isolated from or produced from animals or their parts’, as described in Article 3(2)(v)).

News: Undeclared allergens: How safe is „free from“ food? (29/08/2018)

From gluten-free to lactose-free, nut-free, egg-free and low-histamine: the market for “free from” food is growing. But can you trust the information on the label? This has been investigated in several recent studies.

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News: R-Biopharm News III/2016 (08/09/2016)

R-Biopharm on the web New parameter in the Compact Dry portfolio: Compact Dry PA – for detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa RIDA®SMART APP: Mycotoxin-App gets another update to RIDA®SMART APP V1.3 Simple and accurate extraction of food allergens New algal sources of vitamin B12 for dietary supplements Product launch: Pectinase Fairs and conferences Analysts workshops R-Biopharm AG […]

News: EFSA Assesses EU Limits for Deoxynivalenol in Cereals (21/03/2014)

EFSA has recently delivered an Opinion on the risks for public health related to a possible increase of the maximum level (ML) of deoxynivalenol (DON) for certain semi-processed cereal products from 750 µg/kg to 1000 µg/kg. Based on modelling different scenarios, it was concluded that an increase of the DON maximum levels would increase exposure […]

News: Beware of mycotoxins in oats (05/06/2019)

Consumption of oats in North America and Europe has been increasing for several years now. With their high content of vitamins, minerals and fiber, they are a valuable addition to the diet. But they may also contain dangerous mycotoxins.

News: Legionella, a waterborne risk (07/05/2020)

Tap water contaminated with Legionella can cause severe infections. Water pipes that are not used regularly are particularly susceptible to the colonization of bacteria – a problem especially now during the coronavirus pandemic, as many businesses, hotels and public facilities are closed.

News: Analytica 2016: 3 food analysis trends you should know about (28/04/2016)

In just two weeks, the “analytica” will open its doors. The international trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology is being held for the 25th time. The fair gives an insight into the industry’s most interesting product innovations. Today, we risk a look into the crystal ball and show you some of the most […]

News: Scientists discover simpler vitamin analysis (04/04/2014)

Scientists from Sun Yat-Sen University (Guangzhou, China) have developed an improved procedure for water-soluble multi-vitamin analysis. Heng Zhang et al. in the June 2014 issue of Food Chemistry report a novel extraction buffer which enables efficient simultaneous co-extraction of vitamin B12, folic acid and biotin from infant formula.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.12.088 These authors employed this buffer in […]

News: Introducing a better way to check the vitamin content (28/10/2016)

Foods like infant formula, baby food and dairy drinks are often fortified with vitamins. Since manufacturers must ensure that the labelled level of vitamin is actually present in the product, determining the vitamin content is crucial. A new immunoaffinity column makes your vitamin analysis more effective and convenient.