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As an accredited laboratory, which is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, as well as experienced, continuously trained specialists, QSI can provide a comprehensive range of analyses for foodstuff which is focused, among other products, on honey, coffee, tea and herbal drugs and pharmaceutical raw material according to Pharmacopoeia.
Our GMP-certificate is a perfect addition to our services. Therefore we are a reliable and officially authorized partner for production, trade and export as well as associations and institutions when it comes to product safety, hygiene and quality control.
In addition to physico-chemical tests, our more than 60 years of expertise also includes sensory tests by trained panels, declaration tests, consulting* as well as training and audits.
Thanks to our unique full-service group of companies under the umbrella of the Tentamus Group, we are able to offer complete analytics and innovative solutions for national and international requirements of external quality control – even for special requests.
QSI – a lab for life.
* Consulting services do not fall within the scope of accreditation.
QSI is an active member of the following associations and working groups: Honig-Verband, Deutscher Teeverband, Deutscher Kaffeeverband, BLL, GDCh/LChG, DIN Kommitee: Honig, Kaffee, Tee, AOAC International, F.E.E.D.M., International Honey Commission, NHPDA, EIHA
POSTPONEMENT to 17/18 November 2020 – Announcement of Melissopalynology Seminar at QSI, Bremen
Pollen analysis in honey from Argentinia Due to the corona problem we fixed a new date for the seminar. We are happy to announce that it will be conducted from 17th to 18th November 2020. The seminar is intended for experienced melissopalynologists both in the industry and research fields and includes: Lectures providing an overview
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Evaluation of geographical and botanical origin of honey within the Honey-Profiling™ by means of NMR
As NMR and the interpretation of its data is evolving, we are happy to announce you the next step: The interpretation of the data will be classified in three different sections: Authenticity, Quality and Botanical/Geographical origin. To be as transparent as possible for you please find the decision tree in figure 1. Figure 1: Overview
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Coronavirus Update – QSI and DSI-pharm remain open
We are pleased to announce that QSI and DSI-pharm will remain open & operational despite the current Corona Pandemic. Our work is vital for the food and pharmaceutical supply chain. Therefore we have taken several safety measures to ensure that our customers can rely in our quality and services. Some of these safety measures taken
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Determination of nitrosamines – DSI-pharm implemented a LC-MS/MS screening method for drug substances and drug products
Since the Valsartan scandal in June 2018, there has been growing interest in the risk assessment of potential traces of toxic nitrosamines in drug substances and products. The Official Medicines Control Laboratories (OMCLs) of the General European OMCL Network (GEON) were involved in investigations and actions to address the issues related to the detection of
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New group packages for monofloral honey according to German Guidelines (“Leitsätze”)
Legal requirements for honey are laid down in the EU Honey Directive 2001/110/EC (based on Codex alimentarius) in which e.g. quality parameters like moisture content, HMF or diastase activity are defined for honey in general. In order to label a specific botanical origin, the product must come wholly or mainly from the indicated source and
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coffee sensory kit – now available
The popularity of coffee – beverage and natural stimulant all in one – is not only due to its capability to keep us awake and productive during a long day. Equally important for its triumphant success around the world is its characteristic, rich flavour, which is one of its most important quality features. Consequently, coffee
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