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Legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes

QSI is a DAkkS (German Accreditation Body)-accredited and GMP-certified laboratory that can look back on 60 years of expertise in the analysis of food, pharmaceutical products, and pharmaceutical raw materials. We specialize in honey, coffee, industrial hemp, CBD products and cannabis. QSI holds a BtM (narcotics) license and imports cannabis from all countries that currently
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European Pharmacopoeia publishes standardized monograph for cannabis flowers

The European Pharmacopoeia has recently published a uniform monograph for cannabis flowers that sets clear standards for the quality and content of active ingredients. This monograph will form the basis for the quality assurance of medicinal cannabis in Europe. The new European Pharmacopoeia guidelines define clear parameters for the production and testing of cannabis flowers.
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Cannabinoid analysis scope expansion

Analysis spectrum of cannabinoid analysis extended! As you know, we always keep you informed about news, developments and updates at QSI so you as a valued are always up to date and kept in the loop! We always work with the goal of continous optimization and therefore we are pleased to inform you today that
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Authenticity of soluble coffee (“instant coffee”)

The authenticity of food is increasingly the focus of the food industry and third-party monitoring. The proof of an authentic food product is provided by a combination of different measures such as documentation along the supply chain, audits, risk analysis, avoidance strategies, but also by actual chemical analysis of products. For soluble coffee (“instant coffee”),
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Flavonoids in cocoa

Everyone likes chocolate, but it doesn’t necessarily contribute to health, or does it? Cocoa contains a high proportion of flavanols, a subgroup of naturally occurring polyphenols. Polyphenols are also found in other foods such as tea, wine or fruits. They are attributed positive effects on human health due to their prominent antioxidant properties. In September
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In which foods are furan and its methyl analogs present?

In a recent recommendation, the European Commission calls for the determination of furan and methylfurans. These are process contaminants that form in food during thermal treatment. Consumers ingest furan particularly through coffee and cereal-based foods, but young children are also exposed to furan through jarred or canned ready-to-eat foods. According to the European Food Safety
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Infusion from coffee leaves – Authorization as novel food

On occasion of the current discussions in DIN Tea, we would like to inform about “coffee leaf tea”. In addition to coffee cherry pulp (see News from 02-2022), the European Union has authorized an infusion from coffee leaves as a novel food (traditional food from a third country) in the EU. This product can already
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Cascara – approval as a novel food

The European Union has approved Cascara as a novel food (traditional from third countries). Dried pulp of coffee cherry (cascara) and its infusion can be placed on the market in the EU from 4th February 2022. The authorization, specifications as well as conditions of use are set in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/47 of 13th
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The synthesis lab at aromaLAB GmbH is now DIN EN ISO 9001 accredited

  aromaLAB GmbH is proud to announce that aromaLAB’s synthesis department achieved a successful certification of DIN EN ISO 9001 for the development and production of unlabelled and isotopically labelled standards. These aroma standards are used for research and analytical purposes by well-known international food companies, breweries and universities. The ISO 9001 certification was a
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Labocor Analítica expands its ENAC scope in food and feed

Labocor Analítica achieves an important extension of its ENAC scope in food and feed, as a result of its commitment to the continuous improvement of all its analytical services. Labocor Analítica has achieved the extension of its ENAC scope in the following tests: Fat by gravimetry for Feed and its raw materials, Cereals and derivatives,
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New developments in HACCP by the EC

The European Commission has issued a new communiqué which aims to lay the foundations and provide tools to instil a Food Safety Culture in the EEA, which goes beyond the simple implementation of a HACCP-based system. With the entry into force of COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2021/382 of 3/03/21 amending the Annexes to Regulation (EC) No
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New version of efficiency standard UNE EN 13624

On 27 July 2022, the new version of the efficiency standard UNE EN 13624 was published. This standard cancels and replaces Standard EN 13624:2013. Chemical antiseptics and disinfectants. Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of fungicidal or levuricidal activity in medicine. Test method and requirements (phase2, step1)   The standard applies to products used in
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New RD on Legionella published

Laboratorio Control informs of the publication of the new Royal Decree which aims to prevent and control legionellosis by establishing new health measures to be applied in facilities susceptible to the proliferation and dissemination of Legionella. As reflected in the new Royal Decree 487/2022, published on 21 June, the main responsibility for compliance with the
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Cosmetic Products Should be tested for Bacteria, But if Not…

Most cosmetic and personal care manufacturers and brands want to keep their customers safe when using their products. A big part of that safety is the testing that’s run on each formula and batch of what they produce. It’s common to run standard Aerobic Plate Count (USP 61), Yeast and Mold (USP 61), and Pathogen
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HHC-THC-O-Testing-Columbia

Chlorate testing discount offer

Chlorate Testing Discount: 10% off through Summer 2022 Due to the increasing regulations and demand for traceability of Chlorate, Columbia Laboratories is offering a 10% discount to Agriculture Industries and Hops Growers for Summer 2022. New regulations for residues of perchlorate and chlorate in food stuff have been published and will enter into force as
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New efficacy test for veterinary disinfectants

Laboratorio Control, a reference partner of numerous companies for the analysis of biocidal products, implements a new efficacy test for disinfectants used on the skin in the veterinary industry.   > NEW PHASE 2,2 SKIN TEST FOR VETERINARY INDUSTRY (PT3). PR standard NF EN 17422:2019. The launch of this new quantitative surface efficacy test focuses
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