Magazine: CR3-Analytik

Magazine

Here we would like to share the news from the laboratory world. You will regularly find new information on regulatory topics, including additions to our product range or background knowledge on analytical topics.

25. March 2024

100% Arabica? Guarantee the authenticity of instant coffee with the help of "16-OMC"!

16-OMC is a natural substance that is used as a specific marker for Robusta as it only occurs in this coffee type. Pure Arabica coffee does not contain 16-OMC. At CR3-Analytik we test 16-OMC with the HPLC reference method according to the German Food Standard Method (§64 LFGB). In contrast to other methods, this offers reliable, court-proof results.

09. January 2024

MOSH-MOAH - Immediate application of maximum residue limits by German authorities possible

The guideline values published by EFSA will be used as limit values by the German authorities with immediate effect. Find out more in the article.

29. December 2023

Quality control as part of the Rainforest Alliance certification

For products to bear the green frog seal, there are strict requirements for the use of plant protection products, which require control analyses to demonstrate and ensure product quality. CR3-Analytik provides you with an established pesticide analysis method according to DIN EN 15662.

26. September 2023

Update: MOSH-MOAH

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a risk assessment of mineral oil hydrocarbons in March 2023. In the article we show the guideline values and how we can support you in complying with them.

01. August 2023

Problematic residue definition of Folpet

The formation of phthalimide is also observed when roasting coffee. To clarify the causes, it is therefore necessary to know the contents of phthalimide and folpet individually.

27. June 2023

New Contaminants Regulation - What do you need to know?

Maximum levels for contaminants were previously regulated in Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006. As of May 25th 2023 this regulation was repealed and a new version of the European Contaminants Regulation came into force.