From July 1, 2024, a new European regulation, Regulation (EU) 2024/1038 will apply in addition to the contaminants regulation (EU) 2023/915 It sets stricter maximum levels for T-2 and HT-2 mycotoxins in products such as raw grains, cereals and bakery products.

They share the same standards and values, a similar vision for the future of the organization and have been working closely together for a long time. Manager Katrijn Verbeek is gradually taking over the ultimate responsibility from Lavetan director Jan Robrechts. They discussed the developments in recent years, and prospects for the future.

Even after working for 26 years and having progressed from lab technician to lab manager, Christel Oostvogels still enjoys going to work every day. She is primarily responsible for the day-to-day organization in the laboratory. This includes managing as many as nine teams, organizing the internal flow of samples, and resolving unexpected situations that may arise in the lab. She takes us on a journey through her day working at Lavetan.

As a life science company, supporting producers in ensuring the quality of their products is our top priority. Among other things, we analyze food contact materials (FCM).

We are excited to introduce a new methodology recently added to our portfolio:

Through the use of an HPLC-MS/MS method, vitamins B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B6 (Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxamine), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), and Biotin (B7) are selectively and collectively detected. As this is a modular system, you have the freedom to choose which of these vitamins to be analyzed.