Fast and affordable dioxin analyses
With new technical developments, Eurofins speeds up dioxin analyses and makes them more affordable. In the past, the analysis of dioxins was often a special discipline far removed from routine testing and thus complex, expensive and time-consuming. Dioxin scandals that have arisen emphasise just how important regular controls and the right analyses of food and feeding stuffs are. The latest crisis was provoked by an inadequate analytical strategy, in which only PCBs were analysed instead of PCBs and dioxins.
Eurofins has recently implemented new, fast methods of extraction and automated clean-up steps that revolutionise the turn-around times of dioxin analyses. You can now obtain results on request after 24 – 36 hours instead of several weeks. With the newly opened state-of-the-art laboratory in Hamburg, one of the most modern laboratories in Europe, Eurofins has increased its analytical capacity to over 1,500 dioxin samples per month in this facility alone. This enormous capability is unique in the world - it is ensured by ten high-resolution GC-MS systems. In addition, Eurofins has designed the new laboratory building to provide optimum sample throughput, which increases efficiency. The result: lower prices for clients of Eurofins. This will significantly reduce the risk of dioxin contamination. Apart from the analysis itself, the specialists in dioxin analyses offer their clients expert advice. They can also help in setting up preventive measures. In crises, Eurofins can assist to identify the source of a contamination.
If you want more information, you can contact Project Coordination via pc_food@analytico.com or via 0031 513-67 22 99. Don’t forget to take a look at www.eurofins.com.
