Tentamus establishes lower detection limit for allergen testing
Mar 19, 2021 - Foods
Tentamus establishes lower detection limit for allergen testing
The ALTS assessment values for undeclared allergens have been updated and published on the website of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) .
The following changes have been made:
- New assessment values are now included for: fish, crustaceans and shrimp, wheat
- For the following allergens, the assessment values have been lowered: soybeans, tree nuts (cashews, walnuts and others), sesame seeds, celery, mustard
- For the following allergens, the assessment values have been increased: eggs, milk
The exact values and further information can be found at the following link: www.bvl.bund.de
No specific date has been announced yet from when these limit values will be valid. However, we will inform you at this location and within our newsletter as soon as deadlines are published.
To ensure the safety and accurate labeling of our customers' products, we have adjusted our methods and replaced them with more sensitive procedures. The detection limit has been reduced by a factor of 100 in some cases due to improved examination methods.
In our Tentamus laboratories , we regularly conduct tests for allergens. We provide you with fast and reliable results.
Our customer advisors are happy to assist you with any questions.
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