BAV Institut — partner for your quality control

The BAV INSTITUT is an accredited contract laboratory for food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies. As well as laboratory tests, our specialties are practical advice and trainingcourses in hygiene and quality inspections.

Our modern laboratory stands for speed, reliable results and flexibility, all made possible through the competence of our staff, our high level of specialisation and many years of experience. As one of the Tentamus laboratories, we are able to provide you with a wide range of microbiological and chemical tests.

Your samples and requests are processed by our staff on a daily basis. Your personal contact is readily available, providing a smooth partnership based on trust. Our objective is to provide fast and reliable solutions, from collecting samples to the interpretation of your results. We always aim for your utmost satisfaction!

News

updated on 10.05.2022

Advanced Training Safety Assessment VO (EC) 1223/2009 - Microbiology Cosmetics

Under the title "Microbiological Product Safety of Cosmetic Products" the DKG in cooperation with the IKW organizes a training course for all safety assessors or persons who would like to perform this activity in the future.

updated on 09.05.2022

Foundation for product testing, tests rooibos tea: limit value of chlorate exceeded

In the May 2022 issue of Stiftung Warentest, 11 rooibos teas were tested for contaminant levels. Seven products were rated as "good". The following harmful substances were tested for.

updated on 06.05.2022

Where does the salmonella in "Ferrero" products come from?

At the Belgian plant of the chocolate manufacturer "Ferrero", salmonella was detected in two buttermilk tanks during in-house inspections in December 2021 and January 2022.

updated on 05.05.2022

Safety Gate alerts April 2022 - Microbiological contamination with P. aeruginosa

For the month of April, the European rapid alert system Safety Gate listed the following notifications for the category (resulting in a public product recall or withdrawal from the market).

updated on 03.05.2022

Formaldehyde splitters in cosmetics - Öko-Test tests repair shampoos

In the May 2022 issue, the magazine Öko-Test tested a total of 50 so-called repair shampoos for ingredients and contaminants.

updated on 02.05.2022

Salmonella in food: From rapid method to strain comparison

The BAV Institute has set itself the goal of offering fast and reliable services. In addition to the classic testing method for salmonella, a modern and accredited rapid method by means of "real-time PCR" is available, which provides us with the result within 24 hours.

updated on 15.04.2022

New SCCS Opinions Cosmetics on Methyl Salicylate and Kojic Acid

Recently, two new opinions of the SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Cosmetics) were published.

updated on 01.03.2022

Fragrances and ban on Lilial (Butylphenyl Methylproprional) in cosmetic products

The declaration as well as a ban of individual fragrances in cosmetics are comprehensively regulated in the EU Cosmetics Regulation VO (EG) 1223/2009. For most fragrances, a declaration obligation applies from a quantity of 10 mg/kg (for all leave-on products, e.g. body lotion) or 100 mg/kg (for all rinse-off products, e.g. shower gel).

updated on 27.12.2021

Food recall: Listeria monocytogenes in edible products

Again and again food is recalled due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Most recently, these were detected in sausage, cheese made from pasteurised milk and various herring fillet products.

updated on 23.12.2021

New article in SOFW Journal - MQM to control quality costs

In the current December issue of the SOFW Journal, Ms. Nussbaum of the BAV Institute (on behalf of the DGK) published the following article: "Microbiological Quality Management to Control Quality Costs (Part 2)".