For food producers, it is very important to prevent cross-contamination with allergen-containing substances during production in foods that do not contain these allergens. In this article, you can read about which methods are suitable for testing for the presence of allergens. And above all: how to apply them in a smart and practical way.

The final version of IFS Wholesale 3 was published on 27 November 2024. Audits according to IFS Wholesale version 3 can take place from 1 May 2025. In this article, read explanations on how to interpret the standard and discover the main changes compared to version 2.3. This standard is not GFSI recognised.

Creating a good label for a food product is often trickier than it seems. With all the rules and exceptions, it quickly feels like you have to find your way through a maze of legislation. The basis lies in Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 - which tells what all you have to mention on your packaging if you sell your product in Europe. But it doesn't stop there. Depending on the product you are marketing, all sorts of additional rules may apply.

Normec Foodcare launches the Full Product Scan: a powerful combination of laboratory analysis and consumer research.

At OWM, we are proud to have more than 15 years of engineering experience in the offshore energy sector. Over the years, we have experienced...

This month’s Team Member Spotlight features our experienced Business Development Manager for Waste and Fuels, Kevin Quigley, who brings over 35 years of industry expertise to our environmental laboratory.

Ken Scally, our Technical & Quality Director and Chair of the EIA Environmental Analysis and Testing Group, recently joined key industry figures at the House of Lords to discuss the vital role of the UK environmental laboratory sector.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a pivotal study on how PFAS chemicals may suppress the immune system, addressing long-standing knowledge gaps identified in its 2020 Scientific Opinion. We look at how these New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) could shape the future of environmental testing and regulation.