Food contaminants are substances that have not been intentionally added to food. These substances may be present in food as a result of the various stages of its production, packaging, transport or holding. They also might result from environmental contamination. Since contamination generally has a negative impact on the quality of food and may imply a risk to human health, measures have been taken to minimize contaminant levels in foodstuffs.
Legislation
To ensure high levels of public health, in this law, the European Union sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in food.
Analysis methods
Next to pesticide analysis, Primoris has also built up a lot of experience in analyzing and supporting contaminants in food and feed.
Sample matrix
Primoris analyses other contaminants (such as dioxins, PCB's, ...) on a wide range of products.
Certified by
Primoris has built up a lot of experience with residue analysis of contaminants in food and feed and serves as a preferred partner for a lot of (international) companies and organisations.
Newsletter highlight
Due to the year end, Primoris Bulgaria is closed on the following days:
- 24, 25, 26 December - Christmas
Flash news
Launch of accredited analyses on 3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and GE in vegetable oils and fats
As from now on, Primoris is also your partner for high quality and accredited analyses on 3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and glycidyl esters (GE) in vegetable oils and fats.
Începând cu data de 29 ianuarie, extindem serviciile noastre cu analize extrem de fiabile și acreditate ale hidrocarburilor din uleiurile minerale (MOH) din alimente:
- MOSH: hidrocarburi saturate din ulei mineral
- POSH: hidrocarburi saturate oligomerice poliolefinice (strâns legate de MOSH, POSH & MOSH sunt întotdeauna raportate împreună)
- MOAH: hidrocarburi aromatice din uleiuri minerale
NEW in our portfolio: tropane alkaloids
On August 21st we add the analysis of the tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine to our portfolio. These analyses are relevant for customers that work with millet, sorghum, buckwheat, nutritional supplements, (herbal) teas, legume vegetables, pulses, oilseeds and derived products.