Chemical Contaminants
Solutions to test and analyze food and beverages for the presence of complex chemical contaminants such as Acrylamide, Dioxins, Melamine, Pesticides, Veterinary Drug Residues, Fungicides and others.
Understanding that food analysis and testing begins with method and matrix, we offer a variety of techniques from chromatography-mass spectrometry to FTNIR Raman spectroscopy, to automated chemistry analyzers for chemical contaminant detection in matrix and in packaging. Choose a solution which will maximize your throughput for targeted and non-targeted multiresidue analyses to meet regulatory requirements for identification, confirmation, and quantitation.
Fast GC, UHPLC, Transcend turbulent flow chromatography, and Exactive MS with mass analysis using Orbitrap Technology, are all unique products which highlight our leadership in trace chemical analysis in food. These techniques enable rapid screening and confirmation, automate sample preparation, and identify and confirm contaminants rapidly and confidently.
For analysis of chemical migration in packaging materials, our FT-NIR Raman instruments offer a fit for purpose solution for efficient analysis.
For automated chemistry and repetitive analysis, the Arena automated chemistry analyzer offer fast yet precise enzymatic methods to control the level of precursors of acrylamide in raw and processed foods.
Acrylamide
Acrylamide is a toxic chemical compound found in foods high in starch which have been baked or fried such as bread, french fries and potato chips.
Marine Biotoxins
Marine biotoxins represent a significant and expanding threat to human and animal health all over the world and testing prior to consumption is the only way to ensure safety.
Antibiotics
We offer a quick, high-throughput and sensitive online method for simultaneous screening of different classes of antibiotics in milk.
Bisphenol-A (BPA)
BPA is used in metal food and soda can liners, plastic water bottles, and food storage containers and possible impacts from exposure include long-term effects on growth, reproduction and development.
Mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are a group of toxic metabolites produced naturally by certain species of fungi (molds) and have been identified recently by the World Health Organization as significant sources of food-borne illnesses.
Endocrine Active Chemicals (EACs)
Endocrine Active Chemicals (EAC) are known to act against the endocrine system producing nervous, reproductive, and invasive disorders. We offer an animal-free, non-targeted test for EACs, leveraging our Thermo Scientific* ToxInsight* IVT Platform.
Fungicides
Malachite Green (MG) is a fungicide frequently used in aquaculture. It is metabolized by aquatic fish and the human body into Leucomalachite Green (LMG). Both chemicals have demonstrated mutagenic (tumor) and carcinogenic results.
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) resist degradation in the environment and bioaccumulate in the food chain. They include chemicals such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, solvents, and dioxins.
You can rely on properties unique to our technology, and using simplified or automated sample preparation methods or laboratory automation maximize your productivity, throughput and performance.
Transcend, GC, GC-MS, LSMS, HRMS, Exactive, and Orbitrap are examples of the technologies that optimize laboratory performance, while the Arena chemistry analyzer, which can run various analytical methods simultaneously from a single sample, significantly reducing analysis time.
Data management and reporting are critical for accuracy, efficiency and traceability. A LIMS system can be used to automate workflows and increase productivity.
- The formation process of acrylamide can be controlled by the Arena analyzer
- Multiskan FC ELISA reader for rapid detection of various chemical residues such as melamine or clenbuterol.
- Photometric ELISA, luminometric LIA ,and fluorometric FIA assays can be used for the detection of dioxins, pesticides, and vet drug residues, antibiotic residues, fungicides and marine toxins.
- Fluoroskan Ascent microplate fluorometer and Luminoskan Ascent microplate luminometer are reliable and easy-to-use for routine assays.
- Multidrop Combi(nL) microplate dispensers enable fast and easy filling of reagents into microplates, while Wellwash washers are easy to use microplate washers for ELISA based detection.
