Phytocontrol passes its COFRAC 2018 audit and extends its scope of accreditation
This summer, the Central Laboratory received about 15 evaluators within 2 weeks for the accreditation of new analytical methods and the confirmation of current methods.
The positive results of COFRAC are the result of the work of all the Laboratory teams, and in particular the R&D team, which is constantly developing new analyses in order to meet the needs of our customers and regulatory developments.
This favourable examination guarantees the highest reliability and analytical relevance of the results delivered by Phytocontrol as soon as possible.
The audits allowed Phytocontrol to integrate new analyses in fixed and flexible ranges, in order to extend its pool of accredited analyses:
Agri-food: Innovative methods
Pesticides :
Drug residues:
Method for screening and confirmation and quantification of veterinary drug residues
Allergens – Elisa:
Detection and quantification of Tropomyosin, a crustacean allergen
Detection and quantification of hydrolyzed gluten
Allergens – PCR :
Automated extraction by PCR
Macadamia nut detection
Mustard detection
Mollusc detection
Food microbiology :
Coliforms by MPN
Enterobacteriaceae by NPP
Staphylococci by NPP
E. Package by NPP
PCA :
Determination of acid number and acidity
Determination of the peroxide value
Determination of fat – milk
Determination of dry matter – milk and cream
Determination of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium content
Determination of fatty acid methyl esters
Hydro: Expansion of our range of analyses
Samples :
FD T 90-521 -> NF EN ISO 19458
FD T 90-523-1 – > NF EN ISO 19458
WCC :
Acrylamide
HSI: Volatile Hydrocarbon Index
HCT: Dissolved/emulsified hydrocarbons
PCE :
Fresh waters
Anionic surfactants
Phenol index
Dissolved silicates
Fresh water / waste water
Kjeldhal Nitrogen
BOD5
MES
Nitrates
Fresh water + waste water + mineral water + carbogas water
Nitrites => Gallery
Fresh water + mineral water + carbogas water
Total and free cyanides
Dry residues
Dissolved organic carbon
Sulfates
Chrome VI
Heavy Metals :
Addition of parameters: Selenium, Phosphorus, Silver, Zirconium, Tin, Thallium, Silicon, Chromium VI-Chromium III
These accreditations are a guarantee of Phytocontrol’s expertise and specific know-how in water and food safety.
Details of our new scopes of accreditation are available on the COFRAC website:
Scope 1-1904
Range 1-6066
For all technical, pricing and/or regulatory information, please contact your local regional agency.
