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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 12.05.2022
Analysis of fragrances in cosmetics within the Tentamus Group
Annex 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 regulates those fragrances for cosmetics that must be declared in the ingredients list in quantities of 10 ppm (leave-on products) or 100 ppm (rinse-off) or more in the product.
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updated on 11.05.2022
Food clarity: Milk substitute should not be called "vegetable milk”
According to EU Regulation 1308/2013, the designation for dairy products is strictly regulated. The designation "milk" may only be used for foods that come from the udder of animals.
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updated on 10.05.2022
Advanced Training Safety Assessment VO (EC) 1223/2009 - Microbiology Cosmetics
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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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