News: LC-MS/MS: Method of choice for efficient multi-mycotoxin analysis (11/07/2018)

For the detection of mycotoxins, liquid chromatography with mass spectrometric detection (LC-MS/MS) has become very popular in recent years. Laboratories with high sample throughput are especially increasingly relying on this precise and efficient method. Here‘s how to handle matrix effects and make optimal use of LC-MS/MS.

News: RIDASCREEN® Nitrofuran AHD completes the test kit portfolio for the analysis of the nitrofuran metabolites AHD, AMOZ, AOZ and SEM (05/09/2013)

Nitrofurans are synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotics, which are frequently used in animal production due to their excellent antibacterial and pharmacokinetic properties. They have also been used as growth promoters during the production of shrimp, poultry and pigs. Long term animal experiments have shown that the parent compounds and their metabolites have carcinogenic and mutagenic characteristics. This […]

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: 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: 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: 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: Deoxynivalenol Contamination in Wheat in Europe: Challenges and Solutions for Mycotoxin Testing (13/03/2025)

As Europe continues to be a global leader in wheat production, ensuring the safety and quality of this staple crop is paramount. One of the most pressing concerns for farmers, food producers, and regulators alike is deoxynivalenol (DON) contamination—a pervasive mycotoxin that threatens both human and animal health. Commonly known as vomitoxin, DON is produced […]

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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

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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: 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: 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: World Food Safety Day 2024: Prioritizing Preparedness for Safer Food (07/06/2024)

On June 7th, 2024, the world comes together to mark World Food Safety Day, highlighting the critical importance of ensuring food safety across the globe. This year’s theme underscores the necessity of being prepared to tackle food safety incidents swiftly and effectively. It targets to draw attention and motivate action to help prevent, detect and […]

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.

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: 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.