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:
November 4, 2022
Eurofins is excited to announce Dr. John Scanga has joined Eurofins as the Chief Scientific Officer for our North American Meat Division.
This method tests for all of the specific illegal adulterants that Amazon requires of its sellers of Sports Nutrition (Body Building) supplements.
Read this article from the Wisconsin State Journal about how Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison is helping to reduce the infant formula shortage.
August 5, 2022, Eurofins Craft Technologies’ newly validated phenolic method will initially offer 16 analytes and will continue to expand based on market demands. The new offering covers the following hydroxybenzoic, cinnamic, and hydroxycinnamic acids. Read the full press release to learn more.
A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has found that lutein and zeaxanthin may be better alternatives to beta-carotene for supporting those inflicted with Age-Related Eye Disease (AREDS). This additional information may mean more lutein and zeaxanthin supplements on the market and more testing needed to verify suppliers.
Eurofins Animal Health Testing is pleased to announce relocation of its 21 CFR part 225/226-compliant cGMP and 21 CFR Part 58-compliant GLP testing laboratory from its legacy facility at 671 S. Meridian Rd, Greenfield, Indiana to a new, state-of-the-art 11,000 square-foot laboratory at 9550 Zionsville Rd., Suite 9, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46268.
Eurofins SFA is excited to now offer a new FD&C Dye Screen. The FDA approved nine artificial dye molecules for use in foods, drugs, and cosmetics (with some limitations), in addition to a variety of naturally sourced colorants.
Eurofins SFA is excited to offer a new IgG protein analysis that provides improved sensitivity, better accuracy, and faster turnaround time relative to ELISA or alternative techniques offered. The analysis is performed according to AOAC 2010.01.
January 20, 2022, The Eurofins Microbiology Laboratory network is proud to offer a new approach to risk identification and management, Enteric Pathogen Risk Indicator (EPRI™) testing. This unique screening tool provides a rapid option to screen for Shiga toxigenic E. coli (STEC) and Salmonella in one PCR assay.
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing (Madison, WI) is excited to announce it is the first testing laboratory certified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to conduct hemp compliance testing for manufactured industrial hemp products for all seven of the CDPHE certification categories.
