ICCR’s study director Dr Christina Spohr and her team participated in a project to investigate in vitro skin and eye irritation test methods applied to live bacterial test items. The results were recently published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology and show that proper selection of available OECD test methods and relevant modifications of the test protocols can provide for valid in vitro studies of live microorganisms. In particular, the project addressed interference of the live lactic acid bacteria and their formulations with test method indicators and handling protocols.

On inspiration trip to Japan: Lavetan director Jan Robrechts talks about his findings on sustainable entrepreneurship.

Taking responsibility for your environment should come naturally. That's why sustainability in all forms is high on Lavetan's agenda. Director Jan Robrechts took a look at the country where sustainability is already in the DNA of the inhabitants: Japan. Imagine yourself on an inspirational journey with Robrechts and discover his findings.

International Tea Day is celebrated on May 21 and on the occasion of this day we would like to offer you an insight into our analysis portfolio for tea analytics at GBA Group.

As tea is one of the most consumed luxury foods worldwide, the verification of safety and quality is of great importance. In the tea industry, analytical requirements are constantly changing because almost any plant product, whether herbs, spices, fruits or vegetables, can be used in tea blends.

PFAS analysis is a routine accredited parameter by GBA Group, for which we have developed a proprietary method. With our HPLC-MS/MS method, we can detect PFAS at concentrations as low as 0.1 µg/kg, which means that we can also easily control the maximum levels for PFAS in certain foods that have come into force in the EU since 01.01.2023. Our comprehensive accreditation covers validated matrices such as meat, fish, eggs, vegetables and milk.

The pressure on quality managers in the food industry has been increasing for years, more and more additional, complex issues are coming their way. GBA BeNeLux (Lavetan), nuTIQ and QAssurance are joining forces and making the lives of quality managers easier, by offering customized solutions with their complementary services and expertise.