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Toby Astill, Ph.D. Astill, our director of environmental and food safety, spoke with National Association of Manufacturers - NAM – NAM about rising demand for our #PFAS testing equipment to help manufacturers respond to regulations in the Americas and in Europe. "Using chromatography technology that allows lab users to separate and analyze the different components in samples can confirm the presence of a specific substance and determine how much is there." Check the article out to learn more how Thermo Fisher Scientific’s instruments help with the detection of PFAS, pesticides, heavy metals, and other harmful substances in our environment and food supply. http://spr.ly/6049jTAKH

Extractables and Leachables in Food Contact Materials (#FCMs) pose potential human health risks. Regulatory bodies set safety norms which mandate certain limits for known compounds. However, these don't cover all possible pollutants. Food laboratories must accurately detect known and unknown compounds in FCMs, upholding these guidelines to safeguard health. Download the content pack and discover how advanced analytical solutions provide capabilities that can help your food testing laboratories overcome challenges Download now 👉 https://sciex.li/fvflw6 #FoodTesting #FoodSafetyTesting #FoodAnalysis

Is your food packaging putting your health at risk? PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," have been found in food manufacturing—from wrappers to grease-proof coatings—raising serious concerns about long-term exposure. Advocates are calling for stricter FDA oversight and innovation for safer alternatives to protect consumers and the environment. How can manufacturers balance innovation with accountability in addressing PFAS? Read the full article for insights here: https://lnkd.in/d46S7BJM #PFAS #FoodSafety #Sustainability #FoodManufacturing #Regulation #ForeverChemicals

The Truth About Plastics: Are They Safe for Our Food? Discover the shocking realities of how plastics and microplastics affect our food safety. We expose the truth about FDA regulations and the influence of the petrochemical industry on what we consume daily. Join us in raising awareness for safer alternatives! #FoodSafety #Plastics #Microplastics #FDA #HealthyLiving #EnvironmentalImpact #FoodIndustry #SustainableChoices #Chemicals #HealthAwareness

Another day and another amendment of the EU Regulation 915 about the chemical contaminants. 😎 This become to be almost on daily basis 🤣 European Commission just published COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/1038 of 9 April 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/915 as regards maximum levels of T-2 and HT-2 toxins in food. It shall apply from 1 July 2024. Its interesting that in the previous regulation 1881/2006 there was a limit for T-2 and HT-2 toxins. With the revision of the current Regulation 915/2023 was removed. Now change the opinion and set again limits. In this way is made a big mess and producers have to be only at the computer waiting the next amendment and to adopt their monitoring programs to align with the legislation. Enjoy reading 😉 #foodlaw #chemicalcontamination #mycotoxins #foodsafety #food #gfsi #ifsfood #brcgs #fssc22000 #iso22000 #contaminants #grains

🌟 Stay Ahead of the Curve in Managing Global Pesticide Maximum Residue Levels! 🌟 Are you navigating the complexities of pesticide maximum residue levels (MRLs) in the global food market? Join FoodSafety Magazine for a power-packed webinar where FoodChain ID delve into crucial insights to help you stay on top of these challenges! 🗓️ April 30th, 3:00pm EDT 🌍 From tracking MRLs across diverse commodities to overcoming regulatory hurdles, we'll equip you with actionable strategies to safeguard your brand reputation and ensure compliance. Secure your spot now to gain invaluable knowledge and drive efficiency in managing MRLs! Don't miss out—register today: https://buff.ly/3vMTXYx #FoodSafety #Webinar #PesticideMRLs #ComplianceManagement #FoodIndustry #StayAhead

Get ahead of the regulatory curve. The PFAS regulatory landscape is evolving quickly and Chemscape has a solution to find PFAS in your inventory in a few clicks. https://conta.cc/4b0MGTI

The FDA is withdrawing a 2022 guidance document titled Questions and Answers Regarding Channels of Trade Policy for Human Food Commodities with Chlorpyrifos Residues: Guidance for Industry, following a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to vacate, or void, an EPA final rule that revoked all tolerances for the pesticide chemical chlorpyrifos. #FDA #EPA #pesticide #toleraces #chlorpyrifos

It is essential to analyze PFAS in food and food contact materials to ensure consumer safety. PFAS are man-made chemicals widely used in various industrial and consumer applications due to their unique chemical properties. It is possible to effectively identify and mitigate PFAS contamination by utilizing sensitive detection methods and adhering to regulatory frameworks. Join this webinar by a SCIEX expert to understand more about PFAS contamination in food and food contact materials. Date: June 13 | 11:30 a.m. CET Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dNTPVqzu Discussion points: - Introduction to PFAS: understanding the basics and potential risks - PFAS regulations in food and food contact materials (FCMs) - LC-MS/MS method for PFAS detection in food and food contact materials

Ensuring the safety and quality of our environment and food supply is a significant and evolving challenge. Analytical testing laboratories are under constant pressure to meet the latest regulations for contaminants such as pesticides, PFAS, phthalates, and SVOCs. Precise, reliable, and efficient analytical workflows are paramount to maintaining the safety and quality of our food and environment. Agilent GC/MS systems deliver high-quality data, maximize productivity, and minimize downtime. Built-in instrument intelligence promotes ease-of-use and robust performance, while sustainability features work to lower your laboratory’s environmental footprint. The application notes in this compendium demonstrate these advanced GC/MS solutions for the analysis of water, soil, air, food, and consumer products. See how to meet today's—and prepare for tomorrow’s—environmental and food testing challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dqy_NT_F https://lnkd.in/dNg9_wby