09.04.2020
We support with new Corona Test Center
The ifp Institute for Product Quality contributes to the fight against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. ifp has many years of experience in the field of molecular biology & PCR as well as a manufacturer of real-time PCR test kits for rapid pathogen detection in food.
15.11.2019
Fish fillets contaminated with chlorate
In the recent past, increased levels of chlorate residues in fish products, such as pangasius fillets, have been repeatedly detected. Due to the level of the residues, health impairments, especially in persons with thyroid diseases, cannot be ruled out, which is why affected products must be recalled as a precautionary measure.
25.10.2019
Vital 3.0 - Updated Set of Reference Doses
The widely recognized Australian/New Zealand Vital 2.0 concept ("Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling") for the voluntary labelling of unintentional traces of allergens in food gets an Update on 28 October 2019.
10.10.2019
Listeria and listeria infections from sausage products
Listeria can be found in food. Recently, findings have been increasing in many food groups.
Read more: Listeria and listeria infections from sausage products
12.06.2019
trans-fatty acids (TFA)
As of 15 May 2019, Annex III Part B of Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 stipulates that the level of trans-fatty acids other than those occurring naturally in fat of animal origin must not exceed 2 g per 100 g of fat in foodstuffs destined for the end consumer and in foodstuffs intended for distribution to retail trade.