Do you rely on stevia as a calorie-free alternative to sugar? We support you with the precise analysis of steviol glycosides in stevia leaves, beverages and processed foods.

What are steviol glycosides? Steviol glycosides are natural sweeteners extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant. They have up to 300 times more sweetening power than sugar, are virtually calorie-free and are approved as an additive in the EU under the number E 960.

As of July 1, 2025, EU-wide limits for nickel in food will apply for the first time. The new legislation affects, among others, nuts, vegetables, chocolate, and infant food. What do the new rules mean for quality control, analytical methods, and raw material management? And how can a QA team prepare effectively?

On May 21st, we celebrate International Tea Day. Since tea blends contain an immensely wide range of ingredients, including herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables, the requirements for tea analysis and evaluation are constantly evolving.

Specifications for authorised ingredients, correct declaration and, above all, permissible health claims must be complied with here, accompanied by reliable and specific analysis. This ensures that food supplements are not only safe in terms of residues and impurities, but also that the contents stated on the label are reliably adhered to.

If you take a look at the pesticide residue notifications in the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed, you will find the active ingredient chlorpyrifos is often the subject of notifications. In numerous product groups and from a wide variety of countries, goods are found to contain the residue of chlorpyrifos. In the worst case the goods are rejected at one of the EU's external borders.