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Food and feed are the source of life for humans and animals alike. Their quality has an immediate effect on our health … more
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Online retailers like you need to keep track of the right labeling and requirements in the jungle of producers and suppliers to sell safe products. Our employees are specifically familiar with online trade regulations. more>
What would it be like if a retailer no longer had to worry about the quality assurance of the products sold? We are experienced in offering a complete package for our customers. Including sampling, test planning and QM planning. more>
If you want to sell drinking water or make water “from the tap” available to others (day-care centres, schools, offices, etc.), you want to rely on its safety. We are accredited for professional testing in accordance with the Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) and will be happy to advise you. more >
Even as a small producer you want to be able to offer a safe product. Whether it’s chocolate, smoothies or a dietary supplement, especially for start-ups and small manufacturers, we offer examination packages that make your products marketable. more>
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As a laboratory and consulting service provider bilacon is your reliable partner, officially authorised by cross-checking experts.
With over 25 years of expertise, a comprehensive and an accredited analysis spectrum, we assist you in all matters relating to food, feed, nutraceuticals, health beauty and care safety – including customised solutions. As part of the Tentamus Group, our global network of laboratories enables us to offer full-service analytics and innovative solutions that meet national and international requirements for external quality and safety control.
We take a solution-oriented and flexible approach to the sensory, instrumental, physio-chemical and microbiological analysis of your goods when it comes to quality, ingredients, sanitation, pollution or regulatory compliance. We guarantee you the highest safety and expertise through the latest technical equipment and highly qualified, continuously trained staff. The reliability of our analyses is regularly verified by successful proficiency tests. Numerous references are evidence of the satisfaction and loyalty of our customers.
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bilacon is active in the following professional societies and committees:German Agricultural Society (DLG), German Federation of Food Law and Food Science e. V., German Fruit Trade Association e. V., German Association of the Meat Industry e.V. , German Association of Independent Testing Laboratories, German Tea Association e. V., The Grain and Feed Trade Association, Association of German Mills
bilacon’s customers include the biggest names in retail and wholesale trade as well as exporters and associations. Precisely measured results and a tailored service form the basis of a trusting relationship that has met the diverse requirements of our customers for over 20 years.
Salt - White gold in the kitchen
In the past, wars were fought for the white gold, but today you can buy it conveniently in any supermarket and use it to season your dishes. Because without salt, most people find their food tastes too bland. It is used in every way: from pasta sauce to breakfast eggs – salt is a must-have
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L.A.B. tunes an analysis method for ethylene oxide in foodstuff
L.A.B. | Laboratorio Analítico Bioclínico, fulfilling its commitment to its clients to improve analytical services, and as a result of the alerts and recalls of food products due to the presence of ethylene oxide, has developed and validated the method for its analysis. Ethylene oxide is widely used to sterilize materials and instruments used
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Plant Based Meat Alternatives- Testing considerations
With the rise of plant-based meats in the market, the team at Columbia Labs has compiled key considerations for safety and quality testing: Plant-based ingredients have different levels and forms of macronutrients than their animal counterparts Carbohydrates in milk is lactose, in meat is glycogen and in pea its soy. These different components affect spoilage
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New and Improved: Potato Pesticide Profile
Columbia Labs has updated their pesticide profile for potatoes to include more analytes with lower LOQ’s. The profile now includes pesticides that are allowed for use on potatoes in the U.S. Columbia Labs updated list meets U.S. CFR tolerance levels as well as many export countries in the EU with the updated Limits of Quantitation.
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Coming this month: Metals speciation for Inorganic Arsenic
There are two different forms of arsenic: organic and inorganic. Inorganic arsenic is highly toxic and is therefore a public health concern; the organic form (commonly found in fish and seafood) is less harmful. The main source of exposure to inorganic arsenic is food; particularly grain-based processed products such as wheat bread, rice, milk, dairy products, and
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Baby milk - For the little ones a particularly high quality is required
Baby milk or initial formula is suitable for infants from birth to one year of age. It is usually fed when breastfeeding is not possible and is intended to provide the baby with all the necessary nutrients. When it comes to baby milk, it is especially important that the product is safe and meets the
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