【Expanded range of tested items!】Food allergen testing for nuts and seeds.
Support for the planned system revision (scheduled for fiscal year 2025) for "cashew nuts" and "pistachios"! Testing for food allergens from a total of 9 types of nuts, both domestic and international.
The increase in nut allergies in the country and the need to comply with local labeling regulations when exporting overseas have brought attention to food allergy (allergen) testing for nuts. Our company offers testing for food allergies (allergens) for a total of nine types of nuts. ≪Features≫ - Supports "cashews," which are scheduled to be mandatory for labeling in 2025, and "pistachios," which are recommended for labeling. - Can test a wide range of nuts beyond domestic allergens. - For domestic items, both ELISA (quantitative testing) and PCR (qualitative testing) methods are available. ≪Nuts that can be tested≫ - Walnuts - Almonds - Cashews - Pistachios - Brazil nuts - Hazelnuts - Pecan nuts - Macadamia nuts - Pine nuts
basic information
■ELISA Method This is a method for detecting characteristic proteins of each item through antigen-antibody reactions. According to the Consumer Affairs Agency's notification law*, it falls under screening tests (quantitative tests). It has been reported that false positive reactions may occur depending on the type and nature of the food, and confirmation tests should be conducted as necessary. ■PCR Method This is a method for detecting characteristic DNA of each item. In tests related to items with labeling obligations, it is used as a confirmation test (qualitative test) when a positive reaction is obtained with the ELISA method. Many analytical methods based on this method can also be seen for items recommended for labeling.
Price information
For details on pricing, please visit our company website.
Price range
P2
Delivery Time
P3
Depending on the stock status of the testing kits, it may take some time to procure them.
Applications/Examples of results
Example 1: After producing beverage products using almonds as an ingredient, another product is being manufactured. To verify the cleaning effect, we want to test the line cleaning water to confirm that no allergens remain. Additionally, in accordance with the notification method, we would like to conduct screening tests (ELISA method) and confirmation tests (PCR method). (Soft drink manufacturing industry) ⇒ The test was conducted using the ELISA method. Since it was confirmed to be "not detected," confirmation testing was deemed unnecessary. Example 2: For products intended for export overseas, testing for food allergens related to "hazelnuts," "pistachios," and "pecans" was requested. Since it is necessary to submit the test results overseas, we would also like an English translation of the report. (Bread and confectionery manufacturing industry) ⇒ Testing was conducted using the ELISA method for the specified three items. The test results will be reported in both Japanese and English (additional fees apply).
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