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When a product doesn't taste or smell right, it is a good indicator of contamination or packaging and processing issues. GCMS analysis is reliable method for finding the cause of off-odor or flavor and getting your products back to normal! This infographic provides an overview and a case study of how GCMS is used for off-odor and flavor analysis.

During this webinar, Dr. Katerina Mastovska and Dr. Lukas Vaclavik will discuss the importance of third-party testing to ensure your products are safe, compliant with applicable regulations, and trustworthy for consumers! Chemical safety and authenticity of dietary supplements and ingredients used in their production are of paramount importance when it comes to the protection of consumers’ health and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.  Reliable testing performed by a qualified and experienced laboratory that covers all relevant residues and contaminant groups plays a key role in ensuring the above. Original airdate September 13, 2022.

We are pleased to present the attached method summary for multiresidue pesticide analysis. This method is in accordance with USP 561 and EP 2.8.13. Click to learn more about the pesticides covered with this method and their limits according to USP monographs.

Learn about frequent causes of off-flavor, off-odor, and flavor scalping in packaged foods, beverages, and pet food products, including analytical techniques ranging from GCMS to ICP to LCMSMS for troubleshooting and detection, with a focus on SPME-GC-MS analysis. Learn how improper product packaging, production, or transportation issues can cause your product to be recalled. Factors that can negatively impact flavor and aroma. The analytical techniques range from GCMS to ICP to LCMSMS for troubleshooting and detection.

Arsenic is naturally occurring all around us, but that doesn't mean it's always safe to consume. Consumers are looking to companies to test their products, know their levels, and keep them safe. Learn more about the different forms of arsenic and relative risk for presence in products.

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are a wide group of natural toxins that present a potential risk to consumers. Find out more if your dietary supplements or herbal supplements are at risk and how to test and verify your product's safety for consumers.

The botanical supplement and cosmetic industries are rapidly changing, and the increase in consumer demand calls for upscaling raw material sourcing. This means there is higher pressure for scientifically-valid contaminant testing, including screens for pesticides and heavy metals, while maintaining a fast turn-around time. Watch this webinar to learn modern approaches to contaminant detection, with an emphasis on market trends, broad dietary supplement applications, and OTC cosmetics.

PFAS have valuable uses and extreme chemical stability, but can lead to adverse health outcomes. Learn why PFAS testing in foods is now becoming an essential need for your food and supplement products in the market.

Ethylene oxide is a highly reactive gas used in some countries to inhibit microbial contamination in certain food products.

January 12, 2022: Eurofins Analytical Laboratories, Inc. New Orleans Announces New ETO and ECH Testing . We are excited to announce the addition of Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Chlorohydrin testing services to our extensive portfolio of services! Eurofins Analytical Laboratories, Inc. has recently validated and launched a new method for determination of Ethylene Oxide (ETO) and Ethylene Chlorohydrin (ECH) in various food ingredients and finished products, with a reporting capability of as low as 10 parts-per-billion (ppb).