Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are known to be highly toxic to humans, these are nitrogen containing compounds biosynthesised as secondary metabolites by different plant species. These substances were studied and the information on the tested includes hepatotoxicity, genotoxicity and carcinogenicity. For this reason, the Commission requested EFSA for a dietary exposure assessment to pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey, […]

Since December Neotron has been listed in VLOG authorized laboratories (no genetic engineering), a German Association that ensures products with this certification to be “Ohne Gentechnik”. A food product to be labelled “Ohne Gentechnik” (no genetic engineering), it must meet the criteria listed below. It should contain: No genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or parts thereof; […]

Studies made by CREA (Council for Research in Agriculture and Economics) have showed the presence of ethyl phosphonic acid and / or phosphites based products in technical means permitted in organic farming. In view of the evidences gained, the sole presence of phosphonic acid, even if in absence of ethyl phosphonic acid, could be index […]

Since November 2018 Neotron is an Analyst Member of FOSFA (Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations). To consult the admission letter >>

On Wednesday October 3 2018, in the beautiful setting of Una Hotel in Baggiovara (MO), 130 people among the most important food and non-food realities, participated at the 2nd  edition of Neotron Seminar, dedicated to risk assessment and management in the food chain, organized in collaboration with the “Ordine dei Chimici di Modena”. A big opportunity […]