Laboratory testing services

Determination of the oxygen transmission rate of films and sheet-like materials. The test is performed on two parallel samples simultaneously. … Read more

The osmolality of liquid samples is determined using a freezing point osmometer. Osmolality defines the number of osmols per kilogram of liquid. Osmolality reflects the total number of dissolved ionic and molecular compounds present in a kilogram of the solution. … Read more

This metal screening analysis includes the semi-quantitative determination of 70 elements. The method can be used, for example, to determine the background concentrations of metals in environmental samples or to study the elemental distribution of unknown … Read more

Determination of osmolarity of liquid samples using a freezing point osmometer. Osmolarity defines the number of osmols per liter of liquid. Osmolarity reflects the total number of dissolved ionic and molecular substances present in the solution in molarity. The … Read more

Analysis of heavy metal (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) traces from a food, feed, or supplement sample. Read more

Determination of microplastics present in food samples using Raman spectroscopy. The results of the analysis will specify different types of polymers by size, for example, 1–10 µm, 10–100 µm, and 100–1000 µm. Read more

The nutritional content should appear on the label of almost every packaged food. Food Information Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 … Read more

Acrylamide is a chemical that naturally forms in starchy food products during high-temperature cooking, including frying, baking, and roasting. According to the scientific opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), acrylamide exposure might … Read more

Determination of Be, Ba, Co, Al, Mg, Cu, Li, Mn, Ag, Sn, Ti, V, Zn, Tl, B, Hg, Mo, Fe, Ca, K, U, P, Cd, Na, Cr, Ni, Pb, Sb, As, and Se in water … Read more

Nutritional content should appear on the label of almost every packaged food. Food Information Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 … Read more

Nutritional analysis of compound feed or complementary feed intended for cats, dogs, and other furry animals according to the Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2279. The following parameters are included: • Crude protein • Crude fat • Crude ash • Crude … Read more

Analysis of aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, and G2 in food, feed, and supplement products. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain Aspergillus fungi. According to EU food contaminant regulations, materials that potentially … Read more

Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae (EN ISO 21528). For microbiology analyses, a sample preparation cost of €39 will be invoiced per order. Read more

This contaminant screening of a food supplement includes the following determinations: Heavy metals (As, Cd, Hg, and Pb), Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, … Read more

Amazon requires a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for supplements intended for weight loss and weight management to prove that the product … Read more

Analysis of a single element (Al, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Na, Ni, Zn, etc.). The sample matrix has to be always agreed upon in advance. The matrix might affect the analysis price. Read more

Determination of fatty acid profile of crude lipid extract, fats, or oils with GC-MS or GC-FID. The measurement includes the … Read more

Determination of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), selenium (Se), and cobalt (Co) in food samples with the ICP-MS-technique. Other elements can be added to the analysis package if needed. The price … Read more

This analysis package is used to determine the amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in food, feed, and supplement products. The package covers the following substances, known together as PAH4: benzo(a)pyrene … Read more

Determination of allergens from food, feed, or supplement sample with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The following allergens are available for analysis: Peanut, Soy protein, Gliadin/gluten, Casein, Cashew, Egg white, Fish, … Read more

Determination of allergens gluten and gliadin from food, feed, or supplement sample with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Read more

Carotenoids are pigments present in various food products either naturally or as additives, for example as food colorants. This test package includes the determination of the following carotenoids: Apocarotenal (trans-β-apo-8'-carotenal) [CAS: 1107-26-2], … Read more

Determination of Sb, As, Hg, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni, Zn, and V from water samples with the ICP-MS technique. The concentration of … Read more

Qualitative nanoparticle analysis determines if the sample includes particles with a size < 500 nm. Results include several SEM images containing both overview images and images of the … Read more

This analysis is the next step for the "Qualitative analysis of nanoparticles using SEM according to EFSA guideline". Qualitative analysis determines if the sample contains particles … Read more

The shelf-life of prepared meals is assessed by performing the following microbiological analyses: • Aerobic microorganisms 30 °C • Enterobacteria • Bacillus Cereus (preliminary) • Yeasts and molds The analyses are performed at the beginning, middle, and … Read more

Determination of total sugar content, expressed as glucose, of food and feed with the Luff–Schoorl titration method. Read more

Analysis of anticholinergic tropane alkaloids in food or supplement products. The testing package includes the following parameters: Atropine (racemic mixture of (-)-hyoscyamine and (+)-hyoscyamine) [CAS: 101-31-5/51-55-8], Scopolamine [CAS: 138-12-5], Sum of atropine and … Read more

This test is designed to measure the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of packages, such as cups, bottles, trays, and containers. The analysis includes three replica … Read more

Analysis package of biogenic amines for food and feed. The package includes the determination of the following substances: Tryptamine [CAS: 61-54-1], Phenylethylamine [CAS: 64-04-0], Putrescine [CAS: 110-60-1], Cadaverine [CAS: 462-94-2], Histamine [CAS: 51-45-6], … Read more

Determination of the amount of water-soluble chloride in solid matrices. Chloride is extracted from the dried sample with water in a single-stage shaking test at room temperature (20 ± 5°C) … Read more

Determination of crystallinity (crystalline, amorphous) of particles using XRD and identification of the percentage of particles measuring < 500 nm. The analysis is performed … Read more

Analysis of dioxins and PCBs (dioxin-like substances) as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). The analysis package contains the following determinations: TEQ-WHO values: Dioxins, Dioxin-like PCBs, Dioxins + … Read more

Determination of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol from food (raw material) samples. Results are reported as the sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol expressed as ethylene oxide. Read more

Analysis of the total content of glucosinolates using a UV spectrophotometric method designed for rapeseed and other similar materials. Read more

Histamine is a biogenic amine formed by the decarboxylation of histidine by microbial activity, which causes allergy-like symptoms upon consumption. Preserved fishery products have been identified as a potential source of histamine-related … Read more

Contaminants detected by light filth analysis include insect fragments, animal hair, whole insects, and other extraneous material such as feather barbules, mites, metal, rubber, plastic, and paint chips. Read more

Screening of pesticide residues from various matrices, including food, feed, and supplements. Pesticides are extracted using acetonitrile according to the QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) … Read more

Amazon requires a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for supplements intended for sexual enhancement to prove that the product does not contain any of the following … Read more

Identification of certain aroma compounds by the GC-MS technique. The method is based on comparing the GC-MS signal to the corresponding isotopically labeled standard for each aroma compound. Examples of identifiable compounds: • … Read more

Caffeine content determination for natural (e.g. tea, coffee) and fortified sources (e.g. soft drinks), cosmetics, and other suitable matrices. Read more

Cannabinoids are a class of terpenes present in the hemp plant, some of which possess various biological properties. Due to this, the levels of certain cannabinoids in food products are controlled under EU regulation. According to Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915, … Read more

Analysis of mycotoxin citrinin [CAS: 518-75-2] from food, feed, and supplement products. The maximum level of citrinin in food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast (Monascus purpureus) has been defined as 100 µg/kg in Commission Regulation (EU) … Read more

Analysis of deoxynivalenol (DON) from food, feed, and supplement products. DON is a mycotoxin produced by certain Fusarium fungi. According to EU regulations, materials that potentially require testing include: Unprocessed cereals, Pasta, Bread, Processed, … Read more

Quality analysis of a food supplement including the following determinations: Heavy metals (As, Cd, Hg, and Pb), Aerobic microbes, E. coli, Salmonella, Coliform bacteria, S. aureus, Yeasts and molds. Upon request, the … Read more

The measurement determines the content of dissolved silicon in ultrapure water using UV-Vis spectroscopy (molybdenum heteropolyblue method). The silicon detection limit is 0.7 ppb. The sample must be collected in a suitable sample container … Read more

Determination of 36 elemental impurities from ultra-pure water with ICP-MS. The measurement includes the following elements: Al, Sb, As, Ba, Be, Bi, B, Cd, Ca, Cr, Co, Cu, Ga, Ge, Au, Fe, Pb, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Nb, Pt, K, Ag, Na, Sr, Ta, … Read more

Analysis of alkaloids produced by the ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea (ergometrine, ergotamine, ergosine, ergocristine, ergocryptine, ergocornine, as well as the corresponding -inine epimers) in food or supplement products. In accordance with EU … Read more

Measurement to determine the alpha-chaconine and alpha-solanine concentrations in food samples (potato). If other glycoalkaloid determinations are needed, please contact the Measurlabs contact person. Read more

Analysis to confirm that lactose-free products do not contain lactose above 0.1 grams per 100 g of food. Enzymatic assay. Read more

Melatonin content of solid or liquid (e.g. nasal spray) supplement product. Read more

Test package for mycotoxins listed in Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (previously 1881/2006), including the following determinations: Aflatoxin B1, … Read more

Analysis of mycotoxin ochratoxin A from food, feed, and supplement products. Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (previously (EC) 1881/2006) sets maximum limits for the amount of ochratoxin A in high-risk food products, including cereals, dried raisins, … Read more

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that certain perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) such as PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS can cause adverse effects on serum cholesterol, the liver and the immune … Read more

Analysis of benzoic and sorbic acids from food products using an HPLC-UV method. The analysis method has been accredited for the food matrix. Read more

The QuEChERS sample preparation method and HPLC-MS analysis are used to accurately determine the pyriproxyfen concentration of a sample. The result will be given as µg/l or mg/kg, depending on whether the sample is liquid or solid. Read more

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are naturally occurring substances produced by various plants as a defense mechanism against insect herbivores. The Scientific Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM Panel) of EFSA has concluded that there is a possible … Read more

Determination of reducing sugar content, expressed as glucose, from food and feed with the Luff–Schroorl titration method. Read more

Analysis package of sugars from food or feed sample with HPLC-RID. Read more

Analysis of mycotoxins T-2 and HT-2 from food, feed, and supplement products. EFSA has found T-2 toxin and HT-2 toxin to be commonly present in products including oats, cereal flakes, bread, and certain supplements. Indicative levels that should not … Read more