Mycotoxin test package (Regulation (EU) No 2023/915)

The following analyses are included in this nanoparticle analysis package, intended to characterize nanoforms according to the REACH Regulation. Particle size distribution and aspect ratios by SEM-EDX Preparation with isopropanol, Sample dispersion on a slide, with centrifugation, SEM analysis and particle count by image analysis, Nanoparticle detection and classification according to the 2022 EC recommendation on the definition of nanomaterial, Reporting of PSD parameters for ~300 particles, including the following: PSD diagram, accumulated and individual., Feret min (min, d10, d25, d50, d75, d90, d95, max), Feret max (min, d10, d25, d50, d75, d90, d95, max), Equivalent circular diameter (min, d10, d25, d50, d75, d90, d95, max), Aspect ratio (calculated based on individual Feret min and Feret max measurements), Number based nano-fraction (%).. Crystal phase analysis by XRD/Rietveld method Sample preparation: drying, grinding, X-ray preparation, XRD analysis over an angular range extending from 10° to 90°, Identification of the crystalline phases present in the sample, Semi-quantitative analysis of phase distribution, using the Rietveld method, Interpretation of diffractograms. Chemical composition/purity by ICP-AES and CHNS analysis ICP-AES quantification of inorganic and metallic elements: Ag, Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Se, Sb, Si, Sn, Sr, V, Zn, Ti, and Tl, Determination of C, H, N, and S with an elemental analyzer. Volume-specific surface area (VSSA) and VSSA diameter calculations (optional) BET specific surface area measurement of powder by nitrogen adsorption, True (skeletal) density measurement by He pycnometry, excluding intergranular and intragranular porosity, Both analyses include sample preparation. You can request a quote for the analysis using the form below. Please note that the OECD 125 guideline does not apply to this analysis.

Analysis of deoxynivalenol (DON) in 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, cereal-based baby foods. Compliance can be evaluated using the following regulations: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on food contaminants, Directive 2002/32/EC on undesirable substances in animal feed, Commission Regulation (EC) 401/2006 on sampling and analysis of mycotoxins.

Determination of ochratoxin A from food and feed with an HPLC method based on ISO 14132. Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced by some Aspergillus and Penicillium species. Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum levels for the amount of ochratoxin A in high-risk food products, including cereals, dried raisins, and coffee.

Determination of zearalenone in food, feed, and dietary supplement samples with an HPLC method based on EN 15792. Zearalenone is a mycotoxin produced by some Fusarium species. Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum levels for the amount of zearalenone in various high-risk foods, such as cereals and cereal products.

Determination of mycotoxins T-2 and HT-2 in food, feed, and dietary supplements with an HPLC method based on EN 16923. T-2 and HT-2 are mycotoxins produced by some Fusarium species. Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum levels for the amount of T-2 and HT-2 toxins in various high-risk foods, such as cereals and cereal products. Oats are particularly suspectible to high T-2/HT-2 toxin levels.

Determination of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 in food, feed, and dietary supplements with an HPLC method based on EN 14123. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain Aspergillus fungi. According to EU food contaminant regulations, materials that potentially require testing include: Groundnuts, tree nuts, Dried fruits, certain spices, Cereals, cereal products, Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, Feed materials, complementary feed, complete feed. Compliance can be evaluated based on the following regulations: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915, Directive 2002/32/EC. Note that we also offer aflatoxin M1 testing for milk-based products.

With this label check, the information provided on a food label is reviewed against the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information to consumers. Applicable implementing regulations are also considered (e.g., (EU) No 2018/775 on indicating the primary ingredient's country of origin). According to EU regulations, mandatory food information for almost all prepackaged foods includes the following: The name of the food, The list of ingredients, Any ingredient or processing aid that may cause allergies or intolerances, Quantity of certain ingredients or categories of ingredients, Net quantity of the food, The date of minimum durability ('best before' or 'use by' date), Any special storage conditions and/or conditions of use, The name or business name and address of the food business operator, The country of origin or place of provenance, Instructions for use where it would be difficult to make appropriate use of the food in the absence of such instructions, The actual alcoholic strength by volume for beverages containing more than 1.2 % by volume of alcohol, Nutrition declaration. The label check can be combined with laboratory analyses covering parameters related to EU or national legislation. If this is the case, the analysis results are reviewed as part of the check. Nutritional and vitamin content analysis results are evaluated based on this Commission guidance document. Other parameters that can be assessed in the review process include, for example, the following: Contaminants and undesirable substances, as listed in Regulation (EU) No 2023/915, Pesticide residues as in Regulation (EU) No 396/2005, Food additives as in Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Food flavourings as in Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008, Acrylamide as in Regulation (EU) No 2017/2158. Photographic evidence of the product label, including all the required details, is provided with the test report. Contact us for more information about the food label check and a quote for related testing services.

The purpose of cleaning validation studies is to show that reusable medical devices can be reprocessed effectively between uses so that patients are not exposed to pathogens. Depending on the device’s intended use and classification, appropriate reprocessing steps may include cleaning, disinfection, and/or sterilization. For cleaning validation more specifically, the testing procedure consists of three steps: Simulated contamination with artificial soils that accurately reflect clinically relevant soils, such as blood and other bodily fluids. , Cleaning (manual and/or automated), carefully following the manufacturer's instructions for parameters such as detergents, cleaning tools, water quality, and temperature. , Inspection, both visually and using quantitative methods relevant to the test soil (e.g. proteins, total organic carbon, or hemoglobin) to assess whether residual contaminants remain on the device.. Successful cleaning validation is often sufficient for non-critical reusable devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, monitors, and clutches. Semi-critical and critical devices will require further disinfection and/or sterilization validation studies that we can also offer. The displayed example price covers a manual cleaning validation study with 6 reprocessing cycles and cleanability evaluations with visual inspection & protein content measurement. Test protocol formulation and reporting are also included.

The burning rate of horizontally mounted materials designed to be used in vehicles and buses must be tested with the UN/ECE R118 annex 6 test before they can be approved for use. Measurlabs offers this and the other R118 tests with accreditation. In the test method, the exposed side of the test specimen is burned from underneath and the burning rate is measured and expressed in mm/min.

The substances of very high concern (SVHC) analysis provides comprehensive material screening for SVHC substances as listed in the Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemical Substances (REACH). The maximum allowed concentration of any substance on the SVCH list is 0.1 mass-%. If the product contains more than 0.1% w/w of an SVHC substance, ECHA has to be notified and information on the safe use of the article must be provided to customers upon request. Contact us to request a quote for screening your material for SVHCs. The price of the analysis depends on the sample type.