LGC’s expertise features in special edition of international journal

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

06 December 2017
LGC scientist presents in webinar on heavy metals analysis in food

News - The webinar is designed for anyone with an interest in food analysis

18 July 2018
Food Safety Week and beyond: LGC’s long history in food testing

Blog - Food Safety Week, organised by the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA), is an opportunity to learn more about current food issues, including food crime, compliance and food hygiene. This year’s campaign celebrates “the people who protect your plate”

06 June 2018
What’s funny about your honey?

Blog - Honey is known to have multiple health and nutritional benefits and is in high demand among consumers. However, due to the declining numbers of bees, the impact of weather conditions on supply and the high costs production, honey is expensive, which makes it a prime target for economically-motivated food fraud.

02 July 2018
Peanut allergen quantification: a tough nut to crack

Blog - 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.

18 July 2018
International Coffee Day: Would you like chicory with that?

Blog - Today is International Coffee Day and, not that anyone needed an extra reason to have a cup, the world is taking the opportunity to enjoy a fine cup of one of the world’s most popular drinks. But what if we told you that 170 years ago, enjoying a cup of joe often meant drinking a hot cup of roasted root vegetables instead?

01 October 2018
LGC secures exclusive worldwide distributor deal for specialist marine biotoxins

News - LGC becomes exclusive worldwide distributor of CIFGA’s specialist marine biotoxin standards and reference materials.

16 February 2015
ATCC to provide Proficiency Testing programs through partnership with LGC

News - Reliable proficiency testing supports external quality assurance in the U.S. food, beverage, animal feed, and pharma industries

09 December 2014
LGC Standards first to offer proficiency testing rounds on meat speciation

News - LGC has launched two new samples for meat speciation testing.

15 February 2013
LGC announces release of a new goat reference material LGC7226

News - New RM supported under UK National Measurement System and accredited to ISO Guide 34

10 June 2016