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Contamination is the unwanted mixing of a substance or part of a substance with another substance or group of substances. In the food industry, contamination means the contamination of food with harmful substances. This threatens food safety and can adversely affect the health of consumers.
Contaminants are these harmful substances that contaminate food. They can originate from a variety of sources and can alter the physical, chemical or biological properties of food.
Contamination and pollutants are evaluated according to the annex of the TGK-Contaminants Regulation, where metals, toxins, dioxins, dioxins, chamfers, melamine analyzes and other analyzes can be evaluated. Pesticide analyzes can be evaluated according to the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Maximum Residue Limits of Pesticides.
For products produced in Turkey, compliance is checked by looking at Annex-4, Annex-2 and Annex-3 respectively. Evaluations of veterinary drug residue analyzes can be made according to the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on the Classification and Maximum Residue of Active Pharmacological Substances in Animal Foods.
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Metals and Other Elements (Pb, Cd, Hg, As, Sn, etc.) (ICP-MS)
Food can be contaminated by soil, irrigation water, air and rusty equipment.
Fruit and vegetable products; baby foods; fishery products; meat products, cereal-based products, raw milk, canned foods, legumes; flower honey; oilseeds, supplements and feeds are hazardous product groups with adverse health effects on nervous system diseases, cancer, kidney damage and heart disease.
Phosphorus, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic, Tin, Chromium, Nickel, Selenium, Cobalt, Silver, Manganese, Vanadium, Lithium, Beryllium, Gallium, Cesium, Tellurium, Iron, Barium, Antimony, Zinc, Copper, Aluminum, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Boron; We perform metal analysis in the elements.
Dioxins and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) (GC-MSMS)
Dioxins and PCBs are released into the environment through soil, water and air. They are absorbed by plants and passed to animals. Humans are then exposed to these substances by consuming these animals. Fatty fish, dairy products and meat products are particularly risky for dioxin and PCB accumulation and can also enter the body through airborne inhalation. People living in industrialized areas face this risk more frequently.
Meat and meat products, fats and oils, raw milk and dairy products, eggs and egg products, vegetable oils and fats, foods for infants and young children, feed are likely to contain high levels of dioxin. Effects on the human body such as cancer, immune system, skin problems are observed.
Dioxins, Pcbs and Dioxin Furans are analyzed and their amounts in products are determined.
Polisiklik aromatik hidrokarbonlar (PAH) (GC-MSMS)
It can occur as a result of natural events such as forest fires and volcanic eruptions. Exhaust gases from motor vehicles, barbecues or cooking over an open fire can cause chamfer formation
Banana chips, cocoa beans and products derived from them, smoked meat and smoked meat products, fats and oils, infant formula and follow-on formula, infant and young children's supplementary foods are risky products in terms of pah. The effects on our health are cancer, respiratory system, reproductive system, genetic damage. Benzo (A) Pyrene, Krisen, Benzo (B) Fluoranthene, Benzo (A) Anthracene active substances are analyzed for pah.
3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) Glycidyl fatty acid esters (GC-MS/LC-MSMS)
There is a risk of 3-mcdp in products subjected to high temperature processing.
Soy sauce, oil and fat mixtures, infant formula and follow-on formula are risky products. They have negative effects on cancer, kidney damage, genetic damage and reproductive system.
3-Mcdp and Ge esters (Linoleate, Linolenate, Oleate, Palmitate) active substances are analyzed within our scope.
Melamine All Foods and Feeds (HPLC-UV/LC-MSMS)
Melamine is often deliberately added to foods high in protein, such as milk and dairy products. This is related to the fact that manufacturers want to sell their products at a higher price by making them appear to have a higher protein content.
Products such as baby food, milk powders, yogurt, cheese, cheese, dried eggs, egg powder, processed meat products such as sausage, sausage, fish meal, fish feed, corn flour, wheat flour are risky products. The effects on our health are kidney diseases, cancer risk, urinary tract infections.
Perchlorate (LC-MSMS)
Perchlorate can contaminate groundwater and surface water as it dissolves easily in soil and water. It can be transmitted to plants through the use of these contaminated waters in agriculture and to humans through the consumption of plants. Perchlorate can be found in foods such as plants irrigated with contaminated water, milk, dairy products and seafood.
Fruits and vegetables, tea, infant formula and follow-on formula are non-cereal-based supplementary foods. The thyroid gland, pregnancy and fertility, and developmental effects are at health risk.
Perfloraalkyl components (PFOS-PFOA-PFNA-PFHxS) (LC-MSMS)
Improper disposal of waste containing PFAS, from food packaging to the use of non-stick pans, leads to contamination of soil and water resources.
Eggs, crustaceans and bivalve molluscs, fish meat, meat and edible offal are risky products. Health effects include immune system, hormonal disorders, cholesterol and liver disorders.
Nitrate (UV SPEKTROFOTOMETER)
Nitrate is a substance that can be both beneficial and potentially harmful. With a balanced and varied diet, you can reap the benefits of nitrate while minimizing the risks.
Bacteria in the mouth convert ingested nitrate into nitrite. Nitrite can then turn into nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are substances considered to be carcinogenic. Nitrates in processed meat products are particularly susceptible to this conversion.
Spinach, lettuce, arugula, carrots, beetroot, turnip greens, sausage, salami, bacon and children's supplementary foods are risky products and can cause cancer risk and methemoglobinemia in infants.
Ergot Alkaloids (LC-MSMS)
Ergot fungi grow particularly on rye spikes, where they form purplish, horn-shaped sclerots (a hardy form of the fungus). These sclerotia are mixed with the grain during harvest and may be available for human consumption.
Rye, barley, wheat, oats, wheat gluten, processed grain-based supplements are risky products. The effects on our health; vascular system, nervous system, immune system, digestive system.
Tropan Alkaloidleri (Atropine,Scopolamine) (LC-MSMS)
Tropane alkaloids are a group of chemicals with psychoactive effects that occur naturally in plants, especially in the Solanaceae family. Misuse of these substances can lead to serious health problems.
Anticholinergic effects, hallucinogenic effects, stimulant effects are health risks. Foods that can be analyzed; unprocessed millet and sorghum, maize, buckwheat, herbal infusions (dried products, liquid products), infant and young child supplementary food.
Prolizidine Alkaloids (PA) (LC-MSMS)
Accidental ingestion of PA-containing plants; Consumption of milk, eggs or meat from animals that feed on these plants; Consumption of honey produced with nectar collected by bees from PA-containing plants.
Tea, tea for infants and young children, herbal infusions, cumin, dietary supplements are products at risk. Health risks include liver damage, cancer risk, genetic damage, immune system problems.
Micotoxinler(Aflatoxin B1,Toplam Aflatoxin,Okratoxin,Zearalenone,Deoxynivalenol,Fumonisin B1-B2,Patulin,T2-HT2-Citrinin) (HPLC-UV / HPLC-FLD / LC-MSMS)
Environmental factors such as drought, excessive humidity, temperature changes, mold growth of plants, harvesting of damaged or immature products during harvest, and inappropriate storage conditions (high humidity, temperature, lack of ventilation) lead to mold growth and increased mycotoxin production.
Spices and products derived therefrom, nuts and products derived therefrom, cereals and products derived from cereals, oilseeds and products derived therefrom, feeds, infant follow-on formulas and supplementary food, fruit juices, fruit juice produced from concentrate, concentrated fruit juice and fruit nectars, distilled spirits made from apples or containing apple juice, cider and other fermented beverages, solid apple products are hazardous product groups. In terms of health, they cause cancer, liver, kidney, nervous system and reproductive system disorders.
Mycotoxins can be made in the following product groups as multitoxin in case of multiple requests.
Spices and products derived therefrom, nuts and products derived therefrom, cereals and products derived from cereals, oilseeds and products derived therefrom, feeds are hazardous product groups. In terms of health, they cause cancer, liver, kidney, nervous system and reproductive system disorders.
Acrylamide (LC-MSMS)
Acrylamide is a chemical compound that occurs naturally in carbohydrate-rich foods cooked at high temperatures. It is formed as a result of the interaction of sugar and proteins in foods, especially in cooking methods such as frying, baking and roasting.
French fries, chips, bread, biscuits, crackers, cakes, roasted coffee, popcorn, crisps are dangerous products. In terms of health, they can cause carcinogenic potential, nervous system, reproductive health, genetic damage.
Veterinary Drug and Anticoccidial Detection (LC-MSMS)
Veterinary medicines, and especially anticoccidial agents, are of great importance for animal health, but carry risks of contamination through misuse or in uncontrolled environments. These contaminations can lead to serious health problems for both animals and humans.
Red meat, fish, honey, milk, poultry meat, chicken eggs, milk powder, plant-based feed, animal-based feed are risky product groups. Excessive exposure may have negative effects on the liver and kidneys and prevent the development of resistance.
Detection and Quantification Analysis of Some Selected Pesticides (GC-MSMS/LC-MSMS/GC-MS HEADSPACE)
Chemical substances called "pesticides" are used to protect agricultural products from pests. However, when used incorrectly, they can pose serious risks to human health and the environment. The routes of transmission of pesticides vary both at the production stage and at the consumption stage.
Foods, feeds, baby foods contain risky products. For health, they can cause cancer, acute-chronic poisoning, nervous system, skin and respiratory problems.
Food Contamination Prevention Methods;
We analyze the contaminants and pollutants mentioned above in our laboratories with our advanced technology devices and experienced personnel. With our 2 LC-MSMS, 2 GC-MSMS, 1 ICP-MS, 1 GCMS-HEAD SPACE, 3 HPLC, 1 UV-Spectrometer devices, we provide accurate and reliable service with our wide range of active substances and product groups with the accuracy of diagnostic limits in accordance with the legislation.
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