We know that when it comes to your products quality and safety assurance are paramount. At Tentamus QTS Analytical we continuously develop the very best analytical techniques to provide a first-class residue testing service you can rely on.
Since the illegal dyes scare began in early 2004 QTS has been at the forefront of the testing of a wide range of commodities for these contaminants. Working closely with Leatherhead Food International, QTS has provided a vast amount of testing in what are often very complex samples.
Our residues analysis is vital in ensuring your products’ safety. With our modern laboratory equipment, including highly sensitive devices for measurement and analysis, we can reliably detect many forms of residue and undesired substances, such as residues from crop-protection agents, fertilizers and various pollutants in your products.
LAB extends its ENAC accreditation
Being aware of the importance for our clients to work with a trusted partner, offering a wide range of services, we are happy to announce that LAB extends its ENAC accreditation for the analysis of pesticides (UPLC-ms/MS in olive oil) and the analysis of metals (ICP-ms in vegetable oils: arsenic, cadmium, copper, chromium, tin, iron, mercury, nickel and ... Continued 
Analysis of non-dioxin-like PCBs in food & feed by isotope dilution GC/MS
The laboratory of Tentamus Agriparadigma, based in Ravenna (Italy) is more than 10 years active in the analysis of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), such as dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs, in the field of food and feed safety control according to ISO 17025. In November 2018 the laboratory also obtained the 17025 accreditation for the analysis ... Continued 
New EU Eco-Regulation
From July 1st, 2021, the new EU legislation on organic foods will come into force (Regulation (EU) 2018/848). This will change the framework conditions for the marketing of organic products throughout the entire chain of processing organic food. Contents of the new regulation EU 2018/848: Simplification of production rules by repealing exemptions Expansion ... Continued 
EU Control Regulation 2017/625 will come into force in 2019
What does this mean for food manufacturers? The importance of food safety and hygiene has increased significantly in recent years in Europe. Consumers expect safe and high-quality food on the one hand, and more transparency and information on the other. For this reason, “traffic light or smiley systems” have already been introduced in several European ... Continued 
New labelling requirements since 01.01.19
On January 1st, 2019, the new Packaging Act came into force and replaces the previous Packaging Ordinance. Most of the obligations under the Packaging Act concern manufacturers of packaging. Although most distributors initially suspect, on the basis of common usage, that they are not manufacturers of packaging, the opposite is the case. The aim is to further ... Continued 
XV Anniversary Celebration of LAB | Bioclinical Analytical Laboratory
In 2018, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of LAB | Bioclinical Analytical Laboratory from Spain. The know-how, experience and professionalism of each individual employee made this possible. The project continues growing. On the occasion of the anniversary, a gala dinner was held at the Hotel Envía Golf de Almería. The entire team of the LAB, its ... Continued
