BRCGS acquires Allergen Control Group, Inc.

News (ZH) - BRCGS has today announced the acquisition of Allergen Control Group, Inc. (ACG), owner and operator of the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP), the food industry’s only ISO 17021-accredited management system certification scheme for gluten-free food manufacturing facilities.

LGC’s expertise features in special edition of international journal

News (ZH) - LGC's Government Chemist team invited to contribute to special edition on food allergen analysis in highly respected journal

Peanut allergen quantification: a tough nut to crack

博客 - Peanut allergy is the most common cause of fatal food allergy reaction. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies peanut proteins as something harmful. The fear of accidental exposure in food reduces the quality of life of peanut allergy sufferers and severely limits the social habits of allergic individuals, their families and even their friends.

Experts call for strategy to address gaps in food allergen analysis

News (ZH) - Government Chemist Programme and expert colleagues address challenges facing food allergen measurements

Government Chemist analyst discusses food allergen challenges and developments

News (ZH) - Underlines why food allergens must remain priority

Government Chemist and LGC discuss the latest allergen measurement techniques

News (ZH) - Article in journal of the Institute of Food Science and Technology also reviews allergen non-compliance cases in UK courts

First peanut standard linked to clinical tests to improve allergen analysis

News (ZH) - First peanut allergen QCM prepared in same way as oral food challenge materials

Government Chemist programme represented at international event on food fraud and allergy

News (ZH) - Michael Walker, of the Government Chemist Programme in LGC, delivered a keynote talk ‘Food detectives: what it takes to trace food fraud’

LGC's pioneering DNA allergen work highlighted by FSA Chief Scientist

News (ZH) - The work involved the development of new DNA tests for mahaleb and the common members of the Prunus species to help resolve two high profile referee cases

Government Chemist represented at allergen management workshop

News (ZH) - The industry seminar, organised by Romer labs, was attended by managers from analytical service providers and the food industry from Spain, Thailand and Austria