Emphasis on food safety has been at its highest in the past couple of years, mostly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer attention on this segment has increased, meaning companies in the space have to demonstrate that not only is their output safe to eat and drink, but that they are complying with the standard. This is especially true as the “lazy food” sector is gaining popularity, with people purchasing more packaged, frozen or takeaway food due to the pandemic. Convenience … [Read more...] about Improved hygiene in food processing lies in the details
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Prinova Europe awarded BRC certification with AA grade
The BRC certification is given to suppliers that have proven proper management of product safety, authenticity, quality and legality. This global standard, provided by BRC Agents and Brokers, is only one of two fully recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative. After an extensive audit was conducted in September this year, ingredients supplier Prinova Europe was not only awarded the BRC certificate, but was given an AA grade, the highest rating a company can possibly get. Prinova Europe … [Read more...] about Prinova Europe awarded BRC certification with AA grade
Thermo Fisher Scientific releases new food safety solution
To cater to the need of more cost-effective solid-phase extraction solutions utilised in the food and pharmaceutical industry, Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched its QuEChERS portfolio. These easy-to-use sample extraction and cleanup kits allows for cleaner extracts for liquid chromatographic analysis. Products include pre-weighted, high-quality salts and sorbents. These eliminate salt clumping during sample preparation, which results in more accurate and reproducible results. … [Read more...] about Thermo Fisher Scientific releases new food safety solution
