Mercury is a metal that is released into the environment from both natural and anthropogenic sources.
The critical target for toxicity is the kidney and other targets include the liver, nervous system, immune system, reproductive and developmental systems
Neotron performs the analysis of mercury by ICP-MS technique, in compliance with Commission Regulation (EC) 2022/617 of 12 April 2022.
Today it is important to evaluate the properties of the gas barrier (oxygen, water vapor and carbon dioxide) to characterize the performance of plastic films and containers to preserve the quality and safety of the product. Neotron test methods covers a procedure for determination of the steady-state rate of transmission of various gas (Oxygen, Steam […]
Polyphenols represent a group of chemical substances common in plants,with an important role in the prevention of degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Polyphenols have been recognised for their antioxidant properties and they are mostly present in fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, herbs, cocoa products (e.g. dark chocolate), wholegrain products, tea and […]
Within the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed Section Novel Food and Toxicological Safety of the Food Chain 21 April 2022 you can find the Draft joint statement of the Member States regarding the presence of Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food, including food for infants and young children that reads as […]
The BIOFACH, the world’s leading trade show for organic food, will be taking place as a one-time Summer Edition from July 26 – 29, 2022 in Nürnberg. Neotron expertise will welcome you in Hall 5 booth 5-287! Contact us for a code to get your ticket or buy it here
Food supplements are concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fibre, enzymes, various plants and herbal extracts. Dietary supplements are marketed in forms such as tablets, capsules, pills, powders, and liquids in measured doses Food supplements are intended to correct nutritional deficiencies, maintain […]
Place: Madrid– Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) Date: June 15, 16 and 17, 2022 The Association of Consultants and Trainers of Spain in Food Quality and Safety (ACOFESAL, www.acofesal.org ), organizes, every two years, a meeting between all the entities and agents involved in the Food Quality and Safety Sector , exercising center of confluence of […]
From 10-12th May, the Neotron team will be participating at Vitafoods Europe 2022, an international exhibition dedicated to the world of nutraceuticals, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Our team is waiting to meet you at our stand #K210 and will be delighted to introduce you to our ingredient and finished product testing services. If you’re not able to come you can […]
The plant glycoalkaloids are toxic steroidal glycosides and the most relevant to food safety are those occurring in the potato. Following ingestion they can produce gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea Neotron performs the analysis of glycoalkaloids by LC-MS/MS technique, permitting to detect the residues of α-solanine and α-chaconine in potatoes and […]
Alternaria toxins are mycotoxins produced by Alternaria species that cause plant diseases on many crops. They are the principal contaminating fungi in wheat, sorghum and barley, and have also been reported to occur in oilseeds such as sunflower and rapeseed, tomato, apples, citrus fruits, olives and several other fruits and vegetables. Neotron performs the analysis […]
We are pleased to launch our redesigned logo to mark the evolution and growth ambition of the company. Neotron has built a strong brand reputation over the years thanks to a close relationship with our customers and a capability to deliver specific technical solutions in the field of food testing and analysis. But our ambition […]
Synthetic dyes are widely used as colouring reagents in the various industries, such as food, textile, and petroleum. Sudan Blue II is used as a dye for staining alcohols, ester, hydrocarbon derivatives, oils, fats, and waxes. Carcinogenic effect of Sudan dyes has been recognized by researchers. Sudan Blue II is harmful to human and animals; […]
Neotron pharma will participate at Making Pharma, the largest Pharmaceutical Event in the UK taking place at Coventry the 26 and 27 of April. The event covers everything from Processing, Medical Devices, Regulatory, Clinical Testing, Research & Development, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Quality, Serialisation, Clinical Trial Testing, Ingredients / Excipients, Microbiology And Pharma, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Packaging […]
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