Industry
- Fields of action
Food Industry and Contract Catering
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FOOD ANALYSIS
• Microbiological analysis |
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- Indicator microorganisms and indexes
- Altering and pathogenic microorganisms
- Microorganisms identification
- Fast detection of microorganisms by
PCR
- Vitamins determination by microbiological
methods
- Parasitology
- Environmental and surfaces controls
- Hygienization procedures validation
- Disinfectants evaluation
- Food handlers control
- Drinking water control
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Physical and chemical analysis |
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- Immediate principles (carbohydrates,
fats, proteins, ash, moisture), vitamins,
minerals, amino-acids, fibre
- Group 1 Nutrition Labeling (energy value,
protein, carbohydrates, fats) and Group
2 (energy value, protein, carbohydrates,
sugars, fats, saturated fatty acids, fibre,
sodium) under Spanish Royal Order 930/1992
“In accordance to which is approved the
Labeling Standard about nutritive properties
of food products”
- Determination of allergens
- Mycotoxins: aflatoxins, ochratoxin,
DON, zearalenone, T-2, fumonisin
- Functional nutrients
- Oils and fats: acidity index, peroxides
index, iodine index, K270 index,K232 index,
omega fatty acids, trans fatty acids,
sterols, oil polar compounds
- Food additives: preservatives, antioxidants,
coloring agents, sweeteners
- Qualitative determination of transgenic
foods (GMOs)
- Persistent organic pollutants: dioxins,
polychlorinated biphenyls, polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons, other organic pollutants
- Drugs and antibiotic waste
- Volatile nitrogenous bases
- Other toxic waste: metals (Hg, Pb, Cd,
As, Sn among others), solvents, pesticides
in food products and water
- Materials migration from food contact
- Airborne particles determination
- Drinking water, irrigation, waste water
and sewage sludge analysis
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Image analysis |
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- Identification of foreign bodies in
products (organic and inorganic matter)
- Identification of insects and other
arthropods
- Identification of excrements
- Determination by computer supported
image analysis (raw material and finished
product quality control): elements count,
analysis of forms, measures, surfaces,
densities, textures, structures frequency,
etc.; classification and automatic structures
recognition from patterns setting ; applications
development from image analysis
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Toxic and biological tests |
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- Acute toxicity (DL50)
- Abnormal toxicity (Safety Test)
- Local tolerance tests
- Mucosa irritation tests (oral, rectal,
vaginal...)
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AUDIT
AND ADVICE |
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- Food security management systems design
and implementation: APPCC and certificable
standards (ISO22000:2005, IFS, BRC, other)
- Control plans design and implementation:
traceability, allergens management, suppliers
management, water supply management, training,
cleansing and disinfection, infrastructure
- Food security management systems verification:
sampling plans, audit programs
- Food law
- Food hygiene: good manufacturing practice,
hygienic design of facilities, etc.
- Foodstuff life
- Foodstuff labeling
- General technical consultancy
- Consultancy on non-conforming analytical
results: remedial and/or preventive actions
- Nutrition studies: nutrition composition
and labeling (nutrition facts), food and
functional nutrients, customized nutritional
studies, diet design and diet therapy
- Negotiation with health competent authorities
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AUDIT |
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- Health and hygiene related audit: manufacturing good practice and facilities
- Verification list design for the development of health and hygiene related audits
- Food security management systems audits: APPCC and certificable standards
- Audits to suppliers
- Product audits
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