Andrzej Benkowski
Technical Manager, Probiotics & Dietary Supplements
As the Technical Manager at Eurofins Center of Excellence for Probiotics, Andrzej Benkowski brings over 18 years of expertise in biotics quality management, testing, and technology. With a strong technical background in food microbiology, Andrzej specializes in contract R&D, method development, and pioneering technologies for probiotic evaluation.
Since 2019, Andrzej has chaired the International Probiotic Association (IPA) Technical Committee and has been a member of the IPA Board of Directors since early 2024. He also contributes to the IPA Postbiotics Committee and has served as the IPA expert liaison with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC34/SC9 Working Group 11 since 2022, co-convening their Enumeration Subgroup.
Andrzej is dedicated to advancing the biotics industry by setting rigorous standards and driving innovation with a focus on quality.
Outside of his professional and scientific achievements, Andrzej is a member of the Eurofins Madison Site Employee Engagement Team and manages the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for the site. A founding member of the funk band Steez, he also plays saxophone, synthesizers, and vocals. Andrzej enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family, and pretending to be a coffee aficionado. Additionally, he has a passion for collecting sneakers and fitted hats.
Below are resources from Andrzej:
What are the labeling standards for gluten-free foods? Gain insights on the FDA's definition of gluten-free products and foods and how to meet voluntary labeling standards.
Learn more about global food security, why it is important, and how food science and technology play an important role in mitigating global food insecurity and reducing food waste.
When developing a new food ingredient or product does it mean to be FDA-compliant? Food grade vs. food-safe, what's the difference? And how is a product generally recognized as safe? Learn more about these FDA terms and if they apply to you.
This webinar discusses current analytical trends, focusing on low level cannabinoids testing and meeting stringent limits for pesticide residue testing. We briefly review navigating API and OTC testing to meet GMP requirements. Finally, we share updates related to hemp and feed, as well as the certification process of the USHA.
Ethylene oxide is a highly reactive gas used in some countries to inhibit microbial contamination in certain food products.
Learn more about the similarities and differences between the terms: fraud, defense, authenticity, and adulteration when it comes to foods, ingredients, and supplements.
Both Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) can apply to testing needed for your raw materials and products. Learn how they apply during different phases of the product development process.
Is Front-of-Package Labeling right for you? Learn how Front-of-Package Labeling affects nutritional value and market sales, and how Eurofins can help with testing your products and generating nutritional and dietary supplement facts panels.
Do your products need a nutritional label? Do you ever find yourself facing confusion around nutritional labeling requirements?
Let us help with those questions! Listen to our informational webinar presented by Mollie Hammerschmidt, Analytical Services Manager, Eurofins Nutrition Analysis Center. She answers the most common questions and pain points we receive, from customers just like you, with nutrition labeling requests.
In this blog article Jeff Stassi discusses the importance of designing a meaningful, comprehensive testing program for dietary supplements.
