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The ifplabs Blog shares expert knowledge from across our laboratories, covering analytical methods, regulatory requirements and real-world applications in food, water, feed and pharmaceutical testing. Our articles translate complex scientific and regulatory topics into clear, practical insights for professionals working at the interface of science, quality and compliance.

Cereulide: The Underestimated Toxin in Starchy Foods
Food Safety
Cereulide: The Underestimated Toxin in Starchy Foods

Infant formula recalls have put cereulide in the spotlight. Why colony counts alone provide no safet...

Apr 23, 2026 | Liza Beau
Allergen Analysis: ELISA, PCR and the Question of the Right Method
Allergens
Allergen Analysis: ELISA, PCR and the Question of the Right Method

The EU is working on harmonised rules for precautionary allergen labelling. What they mean for analy...

Apr 1, 2026 | Dr Wolfgang Weber
Think Lean: Process Optimisation in the Analytical Laboratory
Lab Operations
Think Lean: Process Optimisation in the Analytical Laboratory

Lean is not a project, but a mindset: an honest account of Lean principles in an analytical campus w...

Mar 12, 2026 | Josephine Linnardi