Authenticity
Food authenticity testing
Mislabelling and tampering with what we eat and drink is a growing global issue. Fraudsters replace genuine ingredients with cheaper alternatives, mislead buyers and consumers, and increase the risks associated with allergens or toxicity. Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories provide industry-leading solutions to detect and deter food fraud.
Key services
- Food fraud
- Animal species identification
- Check of geographical origin
- True organic food
Key services
Our laboratories apply both targeted and non-targeted methods:
Non-targeted screening controls the overall conformity of an ingredient through spectral fingerprinting vs. reference databases to detect anomalies and adulteration
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Profiling
- Chromatography coupled with High Resolution Mass Spectrometry LC/GC-HRMS
Targeted analysis focuses on known adulteration / fraud markers
- Composition analysis (wet chemistry, chromatography)
- Stable isotope analysis (SNIF-NMR, IRMS)
- Molecular biology methods
- Flavour profile analysis (GC-MS quantitative profiling, chiral analysis)
Specialist solutions
- Verifying declared geographical origin
- Explaining food spoilage using bacterial flora testing (NGS)
- Pathogen tracking using whole genome sequencing (WGS)
Additional services
- Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessments - Risk analysis and mitigation strategies
- IFS Food Standards Consulting - Support in implementing certification requirements
- Labelling Checks - Regulatory compliance and consumer transparency
Exemplary range of matrices
- Olive oil and vegetable oils
- Honey and bee products
- Spices
- Fish and seafood
- Meat and meat products
- Coffee and tea
- Fruit juice and fruit juice concentrates
- Wine, beer and spirits
- Dairy products (specialties)
- Rice and grains
- Organic products
- Non-GMO products
Leading expertise in food integrity testing
As a global leader in authenticity testing the Eurofins network of laboratories offers you advanced analytical techniques and expert advice to protect your brand and your consumers.
Eurofins Analytics in France is the Competence Centre for authenticity testing within the Eurofins laboratory network in Europe with decades of experience in this field, ranging from wine and juice testing to organic food control. Complementary services for food integrity services are successfully established by Eurofins Analytik GmbH (olive oil, coffee and supplements testing) and Eurofins Integrity Control Services GmbH (honey testing) in Germany. A considerable investment in research and development enables the Eurofins network of laboratories to apply the most suitable methods to each specific case when evaluating the authenticity of a product.
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Would you like to find out more about our testing solutions, or do you need individual analytical support? Contact us today to get in touch with our experts.