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Analyzing NIAS and PFAS in Food Packaging Materials: Top Questions and Challenges

In order to reduce waste and meet sustainability targets, food manufacturers are increasingly using recycled materials in their packaging. Unfortunately, an accumulation of undefined chemicals and non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) can occur w...

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Analyzing Persistent PFAS in Air: Top Questions and Challenges

Three panelists discuss sampling technologies and environmental remediation Global regulatory bodies continue to investigate the prevalence of PFAS compounds due to their toxicity, persistence and widespread use. Initially thought of as inert and pot...

Pressing questions on identifying and controlling mycotoxins in livestock and food products

Three panelists discuss novel mycotoxins, emerging compounds and technology investments Identifying and controlling mycotoxins involves not only testing for targeted compounds, but also screening for unexpected ones. Meanwhile, regulations change fre...

Top challenges in measuring migration from food contact materials

Three panelists discuss compound libraries, analytical techniques and workflows. When it comes to migration from food contact materials, compound identification is a huge focus — but also a real challenge. Today’s laboratories often struggle with inc...

Modernizing pesticide testing: top questions and challenges tackled

Three panelists discuss method expansion, detection limits and evolving legislation. Modernizing pesticide testing is fraught with possibilities — but also big challenges. Today’s pesticides testing labs want to know: How can we expand testing method...