Analytical questions vary significantly depending on analyte, matrix, sensitivity requirements and regulatory context. Addressing them reliably requires more than individual methods or instruments – it requires structured analytical expertise.
Within our accredited network, analytical work is organized into clearly defined disciplines with dedicated specialists and validated methodologies. This ensures that each task is handled using the most appropriate analytical approach, independent of instrumentation availability and aligned with applicable regulatory frameworks.
Identification and quantification of food additives, including sugar substitutes, preservatives, antioxidants, flavour enhancers and colourants. Supports compliance verification and labelling accuracy.
Sugar Substitutes · Preservatives · Antioxidants · Flavour Enhancers · Colourants
Quantitative determination of fat‑soluble and water‑soluble vitamins in foods, supplements, infant nutrition and pharmaceutical raw materials using HPLC, LC‑MS/MS and microbiological assays.
Vitamins A, D, E, K · B‑Group · Vitamin C · Folate
Nutritional profiling for labelling compliance under the EU Food Information Regulation (LMIV), including Big Seven, extended declarations, fatty acid spectra and energy calculation.
Big Seven (Energy, Fat, Saturates, Carbohydrates, Sugars, Protein, Salt) · Fatty Acid Profiling · Fibre
Trained panels perform objective evaluation of taste, aroma, texture and appearance. Supports product development, shelf-life studies and complaint investigations.
Descriptive Profiling · Difference Testing · Shelf-Life Sensory · Complaints
Determination of heavy metals, minerals, trace elements, anions and cations via ICP‑MS, AAS and ion chromatography for safety compliance and nutritional declarations.
Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As) · Minerals (Ca, Mg, K, Na, P) · Trace Elements (Fe, Zn, Cu, Se, Mn, I) · Anions & Cations
Screening and quantification of pesticides, mycotoxins, MOSH/MOAH, process contaminants and environmental contaminants including PFAS using LC‑MS/MS and GC-MS.
Mycotoxins · Pesticide Residues · MOSH/MOAH · Process Contaminants (Acrylamide, 3-MCPD, Glycidol) · Environmental Contaminants (PFAS, PCBs)
Detection, enumeration and identification of microorganisms in food, water, pharmaceuticals and production environments — from hygiene indicators to sterility.
Pathogens · Spoilage · Hygiene Indicators · Legionella · Identification (MALDI-TOF, FT‑IR, Sequencing) · Endotoxins · Sterility
Molecular and immunological testing for allergens, GMO and species identification using real-time PCR, ELISA and enzymatic test kits. Includes allergen management and cleaning validation support.
Allergens · GMO · Species ID
Analysis of secondary plant metabolites and plant toxins, including alkaloids, coumarins and other bioactive compounds. Supports safety assessments for teas, spices, honey and herbal products.
Tropane & Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids · Caffeine · Coumarin · HCN · Morphine & Codeine
Ready-to-use sampling and analytical kits from development to validated production.
