Allergens in Foods:

Management – Detection –
Labelling – Safety
The Challenge Allergens under Control

• Listing all theoretically possible traces of allergens may lead to

excluding consumers and losses in sales.

• According to LMIV 1169 / 2011, 14 classes of allergens must

be labelled.

• There are no legal threshold values to determine whether the

allergens are ingredients or traces.
Consulting Risk assessment Laboratory analysis Allergen management

• A
 ccidental items must be monitored using specific risk
assessments and suitable allergen management systems
along the entire value chain. Comprehensive solutions
• Complex analysis methods make it difficult to compare results. individually tailored to your company

• Product recalls due to undeclared allergens cause damage to

image and losses in sales.
4 Competent and friendly consulting as well as training regarding
allergens and allergen management

4 Development and control of requirements of allergen management systems

4 Analytical evidence of all allergens on EU lists by

reliable single and multi-methods
As a food company, you are confronted with your own particular
challenges. 4 Consideration of all stages of production: from cleaning water
We support you with our know-how and our expertise. to raw materials, all the way to the finished product

Learn about our services! 4 Continuous validation of our methods / analysis kits

Suitable Analytics for any Purpose
On-site consulting
We support you in the implementation and application of an allergen management system along
the supply and value chain. With modern industry-compatible and legally safe laboratory analysis
as well as valid allergen declaration we provide national and international support.
Reliable analytics
Besides the relevant official methods, Eurofins also offers current methods which can be
individually optimised and validated for your product portfolio. As one of the few service providers
in Europe, Eurofins also offers a multi-method (LC-MS / MS), which allows a reliable fast screening
of up to seven allergens at the same time.
Tested quality
All methods offered are accredited according to DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025:2005. In order to
continuously validate methods and test kits, Eurofins takes part in numerous ring trials. A double
determination on the basis of two separately taken test portions guarantees reliable results.
Individually validating matrices contributes to ensuring accurate analyses.
4 Individually created requirements catalogues as well as risk assessment to establish allergen
management systems (e.g. according to standards like IFS, BRC, ISO 22 000, QS)
4 Legally safe checks of the allergen declaration for products, both national and international
4 Analysis of intermediate and final products for all allergens from the EU Allergen List
(EU Reg. 1169 / 2011) and others (e.g. coconut and peas)
4 Cleaning validation, environment monitoring to check contamination risk, and selection of
suitable methods of analysis for in-process controls
4 Regular participation in ring trials by FAPAS, DLA and other providers as well as internally
organised laboratory tests
4 Allergen-specific selection of detection systems to guarantee the best sensitivity and reliability
Suited Allergen Analytics
ELISA
• Antibody-based detection method
• Direct quantitative detection of allergen-specific
proteins
• High specificity
• Low detection and determination limits
LC-MS / MS
• Mass-spectrometric procedure
• Direct detection of allergen-specific peptides
• Highly specific qualitative multi-screening of up
to seven allergens
• Well suitable for highly processed foods
PCR
• Molecular biology method
• Detects specific DNA sequences
• Indirect qualitative detection of allergenic
foods
• Sensitive
Other chemical procedures
• Enzymatic detection of lactose and titration
to determine sulphite
• Quantitative detection methods
• Detection and determination limits according
to statutory requirements
Reliable Results
Below you will find some information about how you can improve the reliability
of your results and support a smooth process for the analyses.
4 With our individual consulting, we ensure that the following aspects will
be taken into consideration when selecting the method:
• Product processing
• Cross-reactions
• Test validation
4 Be sure to take a representative sample and send the recommended optimal
sample quantity for the analysis.
4 Comprehensive ingredient lists are important to ensure that the sample
preparation and test selection are suitable.
4 By using suitable, intact sample containers you avoid cross-contaminations
when taking samples and during transportation.
4 Ensure determined sample temperatures (e.g. send swabs refrigerated) until
arrival at the laboratory.
4 In the case of complex matrices or specific products, we recommend a
validation of the matrix, for instance an analysis of recovery rate.
Manage Allergens safely
Benefit from our expertise and know-how.
We will gladly advise you on convincing solutions.

service@eurofins.de

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