The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is the science and knowledge service of the European Commission. It provides independent scientific expertise across a broad range of disciplines in support of almost all EU policy areas. The JRC is actively involved in food authentication, as well as food and feed safety.
Discover the JRC and our work:
JRC website:
https://ec.europa.eu/jrc
JRC Reference Materials:
https://crm.jrc.ec.europa.eu
LECO provides analytical solutions for complex sample characterisation across industries. Our portfolio spans elemental analysis, thermogravimetry, calorimetry, protein determination, metallography, optical emission spectrometry and separation science, including GC-MS, GC×GC, GC-FID and GC-HR MS. Our solutions support environmental, food, metabolomics, petrochemical, aroma, forensic and research applications, backed by our Berlin lab for demonstrations, training and application development.
Shimadzu as a worldwide leading manufacturer of analytical instrumentation provides essential tools for quality control of consumer goods and articles of daily use, in food, beverages and agriculture as well as in all areas of environmental and consumer protection. Shimadzu´s innovative solutions in field of atomic- and molecular spectroscopy, liquid- and gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, TOC analyzers and material testing equipment ensure the highest level of food quality and food safety.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, delivering insight and innovation toward improving the quality of life. Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $6.83 billion in fiscal 2023 and employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com. To receive the latest Agilent news, subscribe to the Agilent Newsroom. Follow Agilent on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
From drug discovery and development to analytical testing, Biotage supports the work that drives progress in life science and improves human health. With expertise in separation and purification technologies and versatile, intelligent workflow solutions, we help optimize processes for more than 5,000 customers worldwide. Our mission is clear: to empower scientists to simplify and accelerate discovery and development.
MS Vision is an independent European multivendor service provider for LC-MS instrumentation from Sciex, Waters and ThermoFisher. We offer maintenance, repair, qualifications, service contracts, relocations and trainings for QqQ, QTOF and Orbitrap based instruments.
For 40 years, Restek has been a leader in chromatography. As an employee-owned company, we design and manufacture high-quality GC/LC columns, sample preparation tools, reference standards & accessories that empower scientists across environmental, food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, & clinical industries. What sets us apart is not only our innovative products & technical expertise but also the ownership culture that drives our commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration & success.
SCIEX empowers our customers to solve the most impactful analytical challenges in quantitation and characterization. With groundbreaking innovation and outstanding reliability and support, SCIEX has been at the forefront of the field for over 50 years. Since the launch of the first-ever commercially successful triple quadrupole in 1981, we continue to develop technologies and solutions that influence life-changing research and outcomes. That’s why thousands of life science experts around the world choose SCIEX to get the answers they can trust.
Waters is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service.
Trajan Scientific and Medical develops smart benchtop workflow automation solutions for advanced food analysis laboratories. Built on decades of automation expertise, CHRONECT® Workstations integrate sample preparation and GC-MS/LC-MS analysis into complete, application-focused workflows designed by scientists for complex real-world laboratory challenges. As a leading specialist in automated high-complexity food safety workflows, Trajan focuses on emerging contaminants and difficult food matrices, helping laboratories improve productivity, reproducibility, and method standardization across applications including MOSH/MOAH, MCPD, PAHs, PFAS, pesticide residues, and other food testing workflows.
AFFINISEP designs and produces innovative sample preparation kits for life sciences, food safety and environmental analysis. AFFINIMIP®SPE, based on molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), are ready-to-use kits for food and feed analysis such as PAHs in oils, (Multi)Mycotoxins, drug residues (Chloramphenicol, Beta-agonists), Pesticides (glyphosate), Bisphenols, Estrogens. AttractSPE®Disks are designed for the extraction of PAHs, pesticides & drugs from large volume of water with high flow rates.
Antec Scientific, founded in 1990, is a leading supplier of electrochemistry-based analytical instrumentation. The ALEXYS Carbohydrate Analyzer uses HPAEC-PAD technology with robust flow cells and a maintenance-free reference electrode for stable, high-sensitivity analysis. SweetSep™ columns provide fast, high-resolution separation of mono- to oligosaccharides, supporting applications in food, beverages, plants, lactose-free products, and glycoprotein analysis.
BUCHI is a leading provider of laboratory technology from Switzerland, with a strong focus on food analysis. Its Kjeldahl and extraction solutions enable precise determination of protein and fat content, while NIR spectroscopy allows rapid multi-parameter analysis. BUCHI systems also support the detection of contaminants, ensuring food safety, quality control, and reliable results in lab and production environments worldwide.
BIPEA - Provider of Proficiency Testing Programs in Microbiology, Chemistry and Physic Created in 1970, Bipea is an independent nonprofit organization providing proficiency testing programs and reference materials for laboratories concerned by quality control and analytical accuracy. Present in more than 130 countries worldwide, our services cover different fields like cereals (grain, milling, feed), agro industry (dairy food, beverages, contaminants) and environment (feed waters, waste waters, soils, sludge). Our organization is accredited by COFRAC according the ISO/IEC 17043 standard for the organization of proficiency testing programs (scope 1-1495 available on www.cofrac.fr). Today, we gather over 4000 laboratories. Join BIPEA - where accuracy meets confidence.
CEM Corporation is a leading global company specializing in scientific solutions for critical laboratory applications. We design and manufacture systems for analytical laboratories, life science applications, and processing plants worldwide. Our product portfolio includes innovative microwave instrumentation for sample preparation for chromatographic analysis,atomic spectroscopy, compositional testing of food materials and other applications.
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories is the world’s leading producer of stable isotopes and stable isotope-labeled compounds used in isotope dilution mass spectrometry (IDMS). CIL offers high-quality analytical standards for environmental, food, water, and human exposure testing. CIL is a leading supplier of analytical standards for Pop's, pesticides/herbicides, PFAS, and many other food contaminants. Please stop by to discuss how we can help you with your testing needs.
Elementar is one of the leading manufacturers in high-performance analysis of organic and inorganic elements. Continuous innovation, creative solutions and comprehensive support form the foundation of the Elementar brand, ensuring our products continue to advance science across agriculture, chemical, environmental,energy, materials and forensics markets in more than 80 countries.
G.A.S. manufactures couplings of Gas Chromatographs to Ion Mobility Spectrometer. Measuring (off-) flavour inducing volatiles directly in the headspace of liquids or solids. Either marker compounds are identified/ quantified down to the low/sub ppb-level or a “fingerprint” can be obtained without any sample pre-treatment. Its physical working principle reliably supports the costly and time-consuming sensory panels. The impartial flavour documentation/classification or off-smell detection is therefore useful in the quality control of the food and beverage industry.
GERSTEL, including its LCTech Product Line, provides solutions for automated sample preparation, thermal desorption, and olfactometry, either as standalone systems or combined with GC- or LC-MS. Our solutions enhance analytical workflows across food, feed, beverages and flavor & fragrance analysis. GERSTEL is part of Velaris, a leading global provider of laboratory automation systems, consumables and services. Velaris was formed by uniting leading specialist brands, like Skalar, GERSTEL and TRACE.
GL Sciences is a Japanese company established in 1968 and is one of the leading manufacturers of HPLC and GC consumables, sample preparation products, and related analytical instruments. In recent years, we have also been actively involved in PFAS analysis. We will introduce various analytical workflows and a comprehensive lineup of products for PFAS measurement.
HPC Standards is an ISO 17034 accredited manufacturer and distributor of high-purity analytical standards for residue analysis in food and feed. Our portfolio includes but is not limited to Reference Materials and Certified Reference Materials for pesticides, veterinary products, metabolites, and stable isotope-labelled derivatives.
ionBench is the expert in standard and tailor-made analytical laboratory furniture. Our products are manufactured to simplify the daily operation of your LC/GC/ICP/OES/MS systems, offering features and accessories that significantly enhance your work environment. Create a healthier, more productive environment with an analytical lab designed to your requirements.
Pribolab is a world-leading manufacturer of food safety testing solutions, serving 110+ countries. We provide premium reference standards, immunoaffinity columns, ELISA kits, and analytical instruments for mycotoxins, marine toxins, allergens, GMOs, and food composition. With 300+ scientists across 4 R&D centers, we drive innovation and regulatory compliance. Pursuing ISO 17034 and AOAC certification, we empower labs with accurate, reliable testing. Visit us to build a safer food future together.
ProGnosis Biotech is manufacturer of advanced testing solutions, headquartered in Greece, with 12 subsidiaries and distributors in 90+ countries.It develops ELISA and Lateral Flow kits for mycotoxins, food allergens, antibiotic residues, GMOs, milk adulteration and histamine, alongside products for hygiene monitoring and clinical applications. Through proprietary antibodies, hardware, software and a mobile app, it supports reliable analysis, digital traceability and safer global supply chains.
Syft Technologies helps food scientists analyze what matters most in real time. Our mass spectrometry solutions deliver fast, accurate measurement of trace gases and VOCs to support applications like flavor profiling, shelf-life studies, contamination detection, and packaging analysis. With simple workflows and actionable results, Syft enables deeper insights into food quality and consistency, so you can make confident decisions faster.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, enables customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. It delivers innovative technologies and services for the food industry, offering end-to-end food safety solutions that help detect contaminants, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect product quality through advanced testing and analytical workflows.
BIOTOXDoc is an EU-funded doctoral network. It trains early-stage researchers and advances methods for detection, risk assessment and detoxification of mycotoxins, phycotoxins and plant toxins. The consortium connects universities, research institutes, and industry in Europe to deliver interdisciplinary PhD training, collaborative projects, and knowledge exchange that support food safety, public health and innovation.
The Analytical Scientist is a global digital publication for professionals in analytical science. We combine expert insight, practical problem-solving, career perspectives, and human stories to explore the technologies, trends, and challenges shaping measurement science – from food analysis and pharmaceutical science to environmental testing, materials, omics, and beyond. Join us as we connect, inform, and inspire the analytical community.
Food Engineering & Ingredients is a trade website and regular subscriber-based newsletter serving the food and drinks industry with a readership of 22,000+. Editorial content covers ingredients, processing and packaging with a focus on new developments in the industry, new technologies, product launches and trends in the industry, such as sustainability, the move towards alternative protein foods and start-ups that are making their mark. FEI also serves as platform for Food Technology and related companies to advertise their products and increase brand awareness.
LCGC International™ is the leading provider of digital and print content to the separation science market, enhancing the productivity, efficiency, and overall value of separation techniques globally. With their commitment to editorial excellence, they have pioneered innovation across a broad portfolio of digital and print platforms. LCGC covers all key growth areas in the field of separation science, providing unbiased, peer-reviewed content, educational webinars, trusted troubleshooting advice, and best-practice applications solutions.
RAFA 2026 is held under auspices of the Minister of Agriculture of the Czech Republic, Martin Šebestyán
EFF-CoP (European Food Fraud Community of Practice) is a collaborative network bringing together experts, institutions, and stakeholders working on food fraud prevention, detection, and policy development. The initiative promotes knowledge exchange, capacity building, and cross-sector cooperation to strengthen food integrity and trust across Europe.
Co-designed by the FoodSafety4EU project, the EU Food Safety Platform is a one-stop space to explore Food Safety through resources, contacts, and tools that help members strengthen food safety in EU. It brings together 80+ Supporting Partners, contributing by sharing news, taking part in surveys and consultations, and supporting living labs, offering a regional/national perspective on food safety governance. The Platfom, via participatory processes, regulary updates the SRIA and provides input for policy.
LabRulez operates a network of specialized online platforms for professionals in
analytical chemistry, including LabRulezLCMS, LabRulezGCMS, and LabRulezICPMS.
The platforms provide access to the latest news, webinars, application notes,
scientific and technical documents, product information, events, and career
opportunities in liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry,
ICP-MS, ICP-OES, atomic spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and related
techniques.
Users can explore some of the world’s largest free libraries of LC/MS, GC/MS,
and spectroscopy documents, as well as an open marketplace for new, refurbished,
and used laboratory instrumentation, consumables, products, and services. The
LabRulez platforms also connect analytical chemists, laboratories, suppliers,
manufacturers, and experts worldwide.
LabRulezGCMS: https://gcms.labrulez.com/
LabRulezLCMS: https://lcms.labrulez.com/
LabRulezICPMS: https://icpms.labrulez.com/
Plasmion is rethinking mass spectrometry. With our patented SICRIT® Ion Source Technology, we make chemical analysis faster, simpler, and more versatile – no sample preparation, plug-and-play installation, and seamless compatibility with all major MS and chromatography platforms. Our technology opens up a wide range of new applications for laboratories and industries worldwide.
