<p><strong>Eurachem and CITAC welcome analysts interested in the evaluation of chemical analysis uncertainty and in how to use this information in results interpretation. The Eurachem Week 2026 will begin with a training course on “Evaluation of the measurement uncertainty from in-house precision and recovery data” scheduled for Sunday, 10 May 2026. A two-days workshop on “Quality in Analytical Measurements: Uncertainty Evaluation and Results Interpretation” open to all interested participants will take place from 11 to 12 May 2026. On 13 May 2026, the Eurachem Working Groups will convene, followed by the Eurachem General Assembly, which will bring together the Executive and national delegates on 14 and 15 May. Both Working Group Meetings and the General Assembly are restricted to their members.</strong></p><p>The results of qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses should have an acceptable uncertainty, which should ideally be reported and considered in results interpretation.</p><p>For many analytical applications, simplified uncertainty evaluations can determine uncertainty values that meet the defined requirements for this parameter. The workshop will focus on the key technical challenges involved in practical evaluations of measurement uncertainty based on precision and recovery data gathered during in-house method validation and quality control. There will be a discussion of how to model the variation of the measurement uncertainty within the analytical range and how to handle divergent recovery values from the analysis of various reference materials. A session on the use of measurement uncertainty in conformity assessment will explore how the risk of false conformity decisions can be managed.</p><blockquote><h5><strong>New Eurachem guidance on using in-house precision and recovery data will be discussed at the workshop.</strong></h5></blockquote><p>Topics will also include the validation and uncertainty evaluation for qualitative analyses with particular attention to current accreditation requirements for these types of analysis. The last session of the workshop will be dedicated to the evaluation of measurement uncertainty arising from sampling and using it to judge the fitness for purpose, and hence validation, of measurement procedures that include sampling. Four sessions of the workshop will include engaging breakout sessions where participants will have the chance to share their views about challenging aspects of the analytical work. Participants are invited to propose posters and oral communications on session topics or any other relevant topic for analytical chemists or stakeholders of the analytical work.</p><h3><strong>Registration</strong></h3><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important"><strong>👉</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://conferences.chemistry.pt/register/eurachem2026"><strong>Register here for the workshop</strong></a></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Registration Fees</strong></h4><h5><strong>Early bird (EUR) - Until April 15th</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Workshop: Regular participant (11 &amp; 12 May 2026): </strong>400 EUR</li><li><strong>Workshop: Student (11 &amp; 12 May 2026): </strong>250 EUR</li><li><strong>Eurachem Working Group<sup>1</sup> (13 May 2026):</strong> 75</li><li><strong>General Assembly<sup>2</sup> (14 &amp; 15 May 2026): </strong>250</li><li><strong>Training On Uncertainty Evaluation<sup>3</sup> (10 May 2026):</strong> 150</li></ul><h5><strong>After April 15th</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Workshop: Regular participant (11 &amp; 12 May 2026): </strong>450 EUR</li><li><strong>Workshop: Student (11 &amp; 12 May 2026):</strong> 300 EUR</li><li><strong>Eurachem Working Group<sup>1</sup> (13 May 2026): </strong>100</li><li><strong>General Assembly<sup>2</sup> (14 &amp; 15 May 2026):</strong> 300</li><li><strong>Training On Uncertainty Evaluation<sup>3</sup> (10 May 2026): </strong>200</li></ul><blockquote><p>§ - <strong>50 EUR reduction for members of Eurachem</strong>, CITAC, SPQ, RELACRE, ForMEQ and SPMet at the workshop.</p><p>10% reduction for organisations that registered more than one participant.</p><p><sup>1 </sup>- Working group members</p><p><sup>2</sup> - Eurachem members</p><p><sup>3</sup> - 50% reduction for workshop participants</p></blockquote><h3><strong>Workshop</strong></h3><h4><strong>Eurachem/CITAC Workshop on Quality in Analytical Measurements:</strong></h4><h5><strong>Uncertainty Evaluation and Results Interpretation</strong></h5><p>The results of qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses should have an acceptable uncertainty, which should ideally be reported and considered in results interpretation. For many analytical applications, simplified uncertainty evaluations can determine uncertainty values meeting defined requirements for this parameter. The workshop will focus on the key technical challenges involved in practical evaluations of measurement uncertainty based on precision and recovery data gathered during in-house method validation. It will be discussed how to model the variation of the measurement uncertainty within the analytical range and how to handle divergent recovery values from the analysis of various reference materials. A session on the use of measurement uncertainty in conformity assessment will explore how the risk of false conformity decisions can be managed.</p><p>Topics will also include the validation and uncertainty evaluation of qualitative analyses with particular attention to current accreditation requirements for these types of analysis. The last session of the workshop will be dedicated to the evaluation of measurement uncertainty arising from sampling and using it to judge the fitness for purpose, and hence validation, of measurement procedures that include sampling.</p><p>Four sessions of the workshop will include engaging breakout sessions where participants will have the chance to share their views about challenging aspects of the analytical work. Participants are invited to propose posters and oral communications on session topics or any other relevant topic for analytical chemists or stakeholders of the analytical work.</p><h3><strong>Training Course</strong></h3><h4><strong>Evaluation of the measurement uncertainty from in-house precision and recovery data</strong></h4><ul><li>10 May 2026</li></ul><p>A course on the fundamentals of the evaluation of the measurement uncertainty from in-house precision and recovery data will be held on Sunday, 10 May 2026. This training is targeted for analysts with a basic understanding of the measurement uncertainty concept, how uncertainty components propagate, and how the combined uncertainty is expanded. Following the morning presentation of the theory of uncertainty evaluation, the afternoon will be dedicated to applying the theory to real-world cases. Trainees should have basic skills in using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and bring a laptop with Microsoft Excel to complete the exercises. The interaction between trainers and trainees will be promoted to guarantee learning efficiency.</p><h5><strong>Trainers:</strong></h5><ul><li>Ricardo Bettencourt da Silva, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal (rjsilva@ciencias.ulisboa.pt)</li><li>Stephen L. R. Ellison - UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML) hosted at LGC, United Kingdom</li><li>Vicki Barwick - UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML) hosted at LGC, United Kingdom</li></ul><h4><strong>Agenda</strong></h4><h5><strong>8:00 Registration</strong></h5><h5><strong>9:00 Opening</strong></h5><h5><strong>9:05 Identifying, combining, and expanding uncertainty components: Theory and examples</strong></h5><h5><strong>9:45 Precision uncertainty: Theory and examples</strong></h5><h5><strong>10:30 </strong>Coffee break</h5><h5><strong>10:50 Trueness-related uncertainty: Theory and examples</strong></h5><h5><strong>12:00 Additional questions and discussion</strong></h5><h5><strong>12:30 </strong>Lunch</h5><h5><strong>13:30 Application example 1</strong></h5><h5><strong>15:30 </strong>Coffee break</h5><h5><strong>15:50 Application example 2</strong></h5><h5><strong>17:00 Additional questions and discussion</strong></h5><h5><strong>17:30 Closing</strong></h5><h3><strong>Venue</strong></h3><p>The series of Eurachem events will be held in:</p><ul><li>Meliã Lisboa Aeroporto ****</li><li>Rua C,2 1749-125 Lisboa, Portugal&nbsp;</li></ul>

Eurachem/CITAC Workshop on Quality in Analytical Measurements 2026

<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 9th February 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Agilent Technologies</strong>, <strong>Metrohm,</strong> <strong>Shimadzu </strong>and<strong> Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Black Pepper Origin Differentiation Using Large ICP-MS Datasets and Chemometric Tools</strong></h3><p><strong>Elemental profiling using an </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=1&amp;search=7850+ICP-MS"><strong>Agilent 7850 ICP-MS</strong></a><strong> and Agilent </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=1&amp;search=Mass+Profiler+Professional+software"><strong>Mass Profiler Professional (MPP) software</strong></a></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_black_pepper_origin_7850_icp_ms_5994_8741en_agilent_7c190968ef.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Black pepper’s high value and global demand are drivers for economically motivated adulteration, a fraudulent practice that can pose public health risks. Because black pepper is most often sold in ground, crushed, or mixed forms, its supply chain is difficult to monitor and manage. Also, consumer campaigns against deforestation and the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free (EUDR) products have increased calls for greater sourcing transparency. Products with a known geographical indication can demand a higher price. Companies do not want to become implicated in false claims about the sourcing of products, and many are keen to have full visibility of their products’ origin. To address this need, the European Commission has established the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) system to protect regional specific products, thereby promoting their unique characteristics based on geographical origin and traditional competence of production. The PGI scheme has increased the demand for detailed information regarding the geographical source of food products, a trend that is likely to continue as EUDR is implemented across the EU and associated markets. Verifying the geographical origin of black pepper using elemental fingerprints is highly relevant to protecting value chain stakeholders, ensuring both quality and traceability while upholding the principles of food integrity.&nbsp;</p><p>Several analytical methods can be used for profiling certain elements in foods. However, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is unique because of its rapid throughput, multi-element capability, ultratrace sensitivity, isotopic analysis, versatility across sample types, low sample volume requirements, compliance with regulatory requirements, and low cost.<sup>3</sup>&nbsp;</p><p>The Agilent 7850 ICP-MS is equipped with an Octopole Reaction System (ORS4 ), a collision/reaction cell (CRC) that uses helium (He) gas and Kinetic Energy Discrimination (KED) to remove polyatomic interferences on key analytes.<sup>4</sup> If left unchecked, these interferences can affect data accuracy in complex food products. The integration of the 7850 with Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter software streamlines data analysis. When integrated with chemometric analysis, ICP-MS demonstrates high precision in multi-elemental profiling of diverse food matrices, effectively distinguishing their geographical origin.<sup>5</sup>&nbsp;</p><p>In this study, 150 black pepper samples from five countries (Brazil, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam) were analyzed using the 7850 ICP-MS to obtain elemental fingerprints of the samples. Agilent Mass Profiler Professional (MPP) software was used to process the ICP-MS elemental data and to construct chemometric models for distinguishing the geographical origin of the samples, as adapted from Chilaka et al.<sup>5</sup></p><h4><strong>Experimental&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Instrumentation&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>An <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=1&amp;search=7850+ICP-MS"><strong>Agilent 7850 single-quadrupole ICP-MS</strong></a> was used for the analysis of 38 elements in the black pepper samples. Sample introduction was performed via a peristaltic pump connected to an Agilent MicroMist nebulizer and an Agilent SPS 4 autosampler. All elements were measured using helium collision (He KED) mode, except for boron (B), which was analyzed in no gas mode. Instrument control was performed using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=1&amp;search=MassHunter"><strong>Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter 5.1 software</strong></a>, and data processing was conducted using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=1&amp;search=Mass+Profiler+Professional+software"><strong>Agilent MPP software</strong></a>, version 15.1. Instrument operating conditions as shown in Table 1.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>This study investigated the potential of ICP-MS elemental profiling coupled with chemometric analysis for geographical origin discrimination of black pepper samples from five countries, including Brazil, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. A total of 38 elements was measured in 150 black pepper samples using the Agilent 7850 ICP-MS. Chemometric analysis was performed on the ICP-MS elemental data using Agilent Mass Profiler Professional (MPP) software. The PCA analysis exhibited satisfactory reliability and classification rates and demonstrated potential for the authentication of the geographical origin of black pepper. However, the separation of the Cambodian and Vietnamese samples was less distinct than the other groups, revealing potential similarities in elemental profiling between the bordering countries, which share similar climatic, geological, and agricultural conditions. Using LDA and RF classification models on the black pepper test set, we achieved a high overall accuracy in determining the geographical origin of the samples. These findings provide empirical support for the combined use of elementomics and chemometric techniques in black pepper authentication, contributing to fraud prevention. The study also demonstrates the potential of the method for application to other food types.</p><h3><strong>2. Metrohm: Milk powder analysis by near-infrared spectroscopy</strong></h3><p><strong>Determination of moisture, fat, lactose, and protein content</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_nir_128_download_867321cfb0.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>For milk powder producers, final product control is essential to meet strict regulatory standards, guarantee comprehensive quality assurance, ensure consistent nutritional quality, and extend shelf life. These are all especially important for infant formula and dairy ingredients used in sensitive applications. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a fast, reagentfree method for measuring key quality parameters such as moisture, protein, lactose, and fat content directly in milk powder. The NIRS solution requires no sample preparation, enabling real-time monitoring either in the lab or directly on the production line. This allows producers to react quickly to process variations, minimize waste, and maintain product integrity batch after batch.</p><h4><strong>EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>More than 600 samples of powdered milk from different suppliers were analyzed on an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=56&amp;search=OMNIS+NIR"><strong>OMNIS NIR Analyzer</strong></a> (Figure 1). The different milk powders were placed into an OMNIS sample cup and analyzed in diffuse reflection mode. To include sample variety, the sample rotated during measurement to collect spectra from different locations. The automatically averaged spectra were used for model development. Reference values were obtained by official methods, e.g., AOAC 927.05 (moisture), AOAC 939.02 (protein), and AOAC 932.06 (fat). For the lactose content determination, a phenol-sulfuric acid method was used.</p><h4><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h4><p>This Application Note presented the analysis of milk powder using NIR spectroscopy. Models for several quality parameters (fat, protein, lactose, and moisture content) were created. Independent validation samples confirmed the robustness and reliability of the models, with high correlation coefficients and low prediction errors achieved across all parameters. Notably, the dataset included samples from diverse global origins, capturing a broad range of product variability. This study shows that NIRS can be successfully integrated into the quality control workflow for dairy powder analysis.</p><h3><strong>3. Shimadzu: Analysis of Electrolyte and Electrode in LIB Degraded by Overcharge and High Temperature</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_01064_en_b4f9f4330a.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>User Benefits</strong></h4><ul><li>ICP-AES enables accurate quantification of cathode material dissolved in electrolytes.</li><li>GC-MS assesses degradation from components in electrolytes with unknown usage.</li><li>EDXRF easily evaluates transition metals, phosphorus, fluorine, and other elements deposited on electrodes</li></ul><p>When lithium-ion batteries are used in EVs or ESS applications, numerous cells are connected in series and parallel to form modules, and multiple modules are further connected to construct a pack. In such configurations—where many cells are connected in series—the state of charge of individual cells varies, as shown in Figure 1. Moreover, because the cells are densely packed to reduce volume, the ambient temperature experienced by each cell also varies. In this application, we conducted cycle tests under overcharged or high-temperature conditions, disassembled the degraded pouch cells, and analyzed both the electrolytes and the electrodes.</p><h4><strong>Analysis of electrolyte and electrode</strong></h4><p>Electrolytes and electrodes were extracted from the batteries degraded through the cycle tests (hereafter referred to as “degraded cells”) and analyzed using the instruments shown in Figures 3–5. It is known that electrolytesin degraded cells contain transition metals (Ni, Co, Mn) dissolved from the cathode active material1). In addition, electrolyte solvents are known to generate characteristic degradation products as deterioration progresses2). By analyzing these degradation-related elements and compounds, the degradation state of the battery can be assessed. In this article, we propose a multifaceted evaluation of electrolytes using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=ICPE-9820"><strong>ICP-AES</strong></a> and GC-MS. On both the cathode and anode, insulating layers known as CEI/SEI form on the electrode surfaces. Under improper charging conditions, excessive formation of these layers can lead to capacity loss. Furthermore, the dissolved metals from the cathode deposit and precipitate on the anode. These deposits can cause internal short circuits, posing risks such as fire hazards. While such electrode conditions are typically evaluated by ICP-AES or XPS to examine elemental content or surface chemical states, this article introduces a simpler evaluation method using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=EDX-8100"><strong>EDXRF</strong></a>.</p><h4><strong>Summary</strong></h4><p>Analysis of the electrolytesfrom degraded batteries using ICP-AES and GC-MS revealed dissolution of transition metals as well as the formation of degradation products. Furthermore, EDXRF analysis of the electrodes enabled straightforward detection of changesin elemental composition, including transition metals, fluorine, and phosphorus. These analytical techniques allow for a multifaceted evaluation of battery degradation. In real-world battery operation, fluctuations in charging conditions and ambient temperature introduce variability in degradation states. By assessing degradation mechanisms individually, as demonstrated in thisreport, it is possible to obtain insights that contribute not only to improving intrinsic battery performance but also to optimizing implementation methods and control conditions.</p><h3><strong>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Analyzing Spinel refractory MgO-Al2O3 premix using </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=2&amp;search=ARL%E2%84%A2+X%E2%80%99TRA+Companion"><strong>ARL X’TRA Companion XRD</strong></a></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/spinel_refractory_xrd_an41525_en_75f2527e78.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Spinel refractories—primarily magnesia–alumina (MgAl₂O₄)— are the workhorses of high-temperature linings in steel ladles, cement rotary kilns, glass tanks, and non-ferrous smelters. Their appeal lies in a combination of shock resistance, chemical stability against basic slags, and an expansion behavior that mitigates cracking. Depending on the duty, they are used as bricks, castables, or gunned repairs, sometimes with engineered microstructures that blend spinel with periclase, corundum, or zirconia to tune creep, corrosion, and spalling performance.&nbsp;</p><p>X-ray diffraction (XRD) underpins manufacturing control from raw mix to fired product. During synthesis, XRD tracks the solid-state reaction of MgO and Al₂O₃ into spinel, verifying the disappearance of periclase and alumina and quantifying the spinel fraction by Rietveld analysis. Lattice parameters reveal cation stoichiometry and solid-solution effects; peak breadth trends indicate crystallite growth and microstrain, proxies for sintering progress. In finished components, XRD detects secondary phases such as calcium aluminates introduced by binders, slags, impurities, and it provides fingerprinting for batch-to-batch consistency after thermal exposure. Embedded into routine QA/QC, XRD shortens feedback loops, stabilizes recipes, and links processing conditions to the microstructure that governs refractory life.</p><h4><strong>Instrument &amp; software&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=2&amp;search=ARL%E2%84%A2+X%E2%80%99TRA+Companion"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X’TRA Companion</strong></a> X-Ray Diffractometer (c.f. Figure 1) is a simple, easy-to-use benchtop instrument for routine phase analysis as well as more advanced applications. The ARL X’TRA Companion uses a θ/θ goniometer (160 mm radius) in Bragg-Brentano geometry coupled with a 600 W X-ray source (Cu or Co). The radial and axial collimation of the beam is controlled by divergence and Soller slits, while air scattering is reduced by a variable beam knife. An integrated water chiller is available as an option. Thanks to the state-of-the art solid state pixel detector (55x55 μm pitch), the ARL X’TRA Companion provides very fast data collection and comes with single-click Rietveld quantification capabilities and automated result transmission to a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) seamless integrated into Thermo Scientific™ SolstiX™ Pronto instrument control software.</p><h4><strong>Your benefits&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The ARL X’TRA Companion XRD workflow delivers answers in minutes, quantifying MgO, α-Al₂O₃, and MgAl₂O₄ while resolving Ca–Si silicates and trace Fe-spinels. Subtle differences between corundum and spinel are cleanly separated, and LOI drivers—carbonates, brucite, and Mg-sulfates—are identified and trended. These insights let you compute spinel potential, anticipate pore-closing expansion, and set the right pre-dry / prefire schedule to avoid spalling. You can clearly distinguish mid-grade, ore-derived feeds from premium low-silica materials, tighten incoming QA, and optimize formulations for cement/lime kilns, tundish linings, and other carbon-free basic applications.</p>

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 07, 2026

<p><strong>Although modern agriculture needs to be based on accurate real-time data on soil, plant, and environmental conditions, affordable, sufficiently sensitive, and robust monitoring devices for this purpose are currently missing. According to scientists, low-cost sensors based on new smart materials and printing technologies offer a suitable solution. The results of multidisciplinary research thus far and proposals for the development of these devices have been presented by researchers from Czechia, Great Britain, Spain, and the USA in a review article in the prestigious journal </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-68778-6#Abs1"><i><strong>Nature Communications</strong></i></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>“<i>Sensor technologies for monitoring plant health are still in their infancy. Only simple sensors capable of monitoring basic parameters such as pH, soil moisture, or temperature are commonly available on the market. However, if farmers are to face current challenges, including climate change, and ensure sufficient food for humanity, they need much more effective tools that will enable them to monitor, for example, various pathogens, including bacteria and fungi. In our opinion, a suitable solution is a combination of new smart materials and printing for the production of inexpensive, durable, and scalable materials</i>,” said the article’s first author, <strong>David Panáček</strong> from CATRIN, who worked on the study during his internship at Imperial College London.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CATRIN_Soucasne_senzory_nestaci_Vedci_navrhuji_novou_cestu_ke_sledovani_zdravi_rostlin_b4014952a3.jpg" alt="CATRIN: David Panáček" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CATRIN_Soucasne_senzory_nestaci_Vedci_navrhuji_novou_cestu_ke_sledovani_zdravi_rostlin_b4014952a3.jpg 208w," sizes="100vw" width="1536" height="1152"></p><p>Sensors for monitoring plant health, for example, lag behind similar devices used in human medicine. According to the authors, advances in materials science, which will enable the development of scalable sensor technologies, play a key role in this potential shift. “<i>Printing techniques, including inkjet printing, screen printing, aerosol printing, 3D printing, and direct laser writing, offer flexible ways to produce flexible sensors, large-area sensors, and sensors integrated directly into plants. The review article summarizes recent advances in printable low-dimensional materials for agricultural sensors, analyzes their physico-chemical properties in relation to sensor performance, and discusses key challenges and future opportunities requiring interdisciplinary integration</i>,” said one of the corresponding authors, <strong>Michal Otyepka</strong>.</p><p>The research brought together materials scientists, chemists, biologists, sensing experts, and printing technology specialists. Materials research and the use of graphene-based smart materials were led by scientists from CATRIN at Palacký University and VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava. Plant biologists from CATRIN contributed their knowledge of plant development, their responses to stress conditions, and the monitoring of their properties. Researchers from Imperial College London took care of the electronics, while representatives from<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/36"><strong> CEITEC – VUT</strong></a> focused on printing technologies. The team also included leading experts in sensing from the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Barcelona, and Joseph Wang of the University of California San Diego, the “father of sensing and electrochemistry,” also contributed his extensive knowledge.</p><p>“<i>This is a groundbreaking study on this topic, which has managed to attract some truly big names in their respective fields. Last but not least, the study demonstrates that interdisciplinarity at CATRIN gives rise to completely new and promising research topics, such as plant sensing and its use for studying plant-environment interactions and smart agriculture,</i>” added another corresponding author, <strong>Nuria De Diego</strong>.</p>

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<p><strong>You have seen a fluorescence signal from your sample, but is it the best you can do? This Workshop will focus on the basics of the Cary Eclipse fluorescence software and its operation as well as the optimization of the observed signal. The relationships of spectral bandwidth and detector voltage on the observed signal will be examined. Additional topics to be discussed include the inner filter effect and its manifestation as well as the elimination of second order Rayleigh Scatter.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Mark Fisher, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Mark, an Application Scientist for Agilent Technologies, has over 30 years of experience in molecular spectroscopy. He has held roles in Agilent&#39;s UV-Vis-NIR, fluorescence, and atomic absorption product portfolios. In addition to identifying industry trends and new business needs, Mark&#39;s responsibilities include application development, pre and post-sales support, as well as acting as a customer advocate for new product and technology opportunities. Mark received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: Optimization of Fluorescence Signals

Optimization of Fluorescence Signals

This Workshop will focus on the basics of the Cary Eclipse fluorescence software and its operation as well as the optimization of the observed signal.

<p><strong>For the first time on a global scale, the complete process of preparation, extraction and analysis of cannabis will be covered in an online seminar series.  For this purpose, there are three separate 90 min webinars by the three participating companies Shimadzu, CEM, and Retsch - each of which also includes an online demonstration. The three webinars are free, hands-on, and provide a comprehensive overview of the entire process route to analytics.</strong></p>
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<h5><strong>Introduction to Cannabis Analysis</strong></h5>
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<li>Uwe Oppermann / Gesa Schad (Shimadzu Europa GmbH)</li>
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<h5><strong>Analysis of active substances using the HPLC- Cannabis Analyzer</strong></h5>
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<li>Gesa Schad / Vadim Kraft (Shimadzu Europa GmbH)</li>
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<h5><strong>Determination of Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury with ICPMS-2030</strong></h5>
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<li>Jan Knoop / Johannes Hesper (Shimadzu Europa GmbH)</li>
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<h5><strong>Pesticide/ Mycotoxin Analysis using LCMS-8050</strong></h5>
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<li>Anja Grüning (Shimadzu Europa GmbH)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>Analytik of Terpenes with Headspace and GCMS-QP2020 NX</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Manuel Braun / Waldemar Weber (Shimadzu Europa GmbH)</li>
</ul>


Shimadzu: The complete solution for cannabis testing

The complete solution for cannabis testing

For the first time on a global scale, the complete process of preparation, extraction and analysis of cannabis will be covered in an online seminar series.

The complete solution for cannabis testing from Shimadzu

<p><strong>Since the approval of cannabis as a legal medicine in Germany in 2017, patients are protected from buying cannabis of questionable quality on the black market. Today, they receive the prescribed, dosed cannabis like any other medicine in the pharmacy and are informed by doctors about the opportunities and risks in the therapy.</strong></p>
<p>Cannabinoids are becoming increasingly important in pain and palliative medicine. The available therapeutic forms of cannabis flowers and cannabis extracts differ in terms of their pharmacokinetic properties. The most important therapeutically used cannabinoids tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) show different active properties (analgesic, antispasmodic, appetite stimulant, etc.).</p>
<p>There are strict rules for the use of cannabis products and therefore quality control of the source materials is extremely important. CEM has developed applications for these studies with solvent extraction in EDGE and microwave digestion to subsequently analyze the following parameters quickly and accurately:</p>
<ul>
<li>Potency</li>
<li>Pesticides</li>
<li>Elemental content (e.g. heavy metals)</li>
<li>Mycotoxins</li>
<li>Terpenes</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>For the first time, the complete process of preparation, extraction and analysis of cannabis will be covered in three online seminar days. For this purpose, there will be three separate 90 min webinars on 3 days by the three participating companies Retsch, CEM and Shimadzu - each of which will also include an online demonstration. The three webinars are free, hands-on, and provide a comprehensive overview of the entire process from grinding the raw materials to the final anaylsis by chromatography and atomic spectroscopy.</strong></p>


Shimadzu: Quick and easy sample preparation for cannabis and hemp analysis

Quick and easy sample preparation for cannabis and hemp analysis

Quick easy sample preparation for cannabis and hemp analysis

<p><strong>Microplastics pollution in watersheds was reported as early as the 1970’s. Now microplastics are one of the prevalent constituents of marine pollution. Microplastics are differentiated from other plastic particles, being in the size regime of &lt;5 mm. These small plastics present a potential threat to marine ecosystems due to ingestion of the microplastics but have also been noted as a means of concentrating toxic pollutants that may then enter humans through consumption of marine animals. The first step to understanding the nature of a microplastics pollution problem is the correct identification of the plastics. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy is a primary analytical method for the identification of organic materials. FT-IR microspectroscopy is well-suited to analyze particles &lt; 5 mm in dimension through the combination of the focusing power of a microscope with the chemical identification capabilities of FT-IR spectroscopy.</strong></p>
<p>We present the FT-IR microspectroscopic analyses of microplastics collected from water samples and living oceanic organisms as a means of tracing the microplastic contamination back to the originating source.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Dave Schiering, PhD (Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Redwave)</p>
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<blockquote>
<p>Dr. David W. Schiering is a founder and Chief Technology Officer of RedWave Technology, a private company that develops and markets vibrational spectroscopy products. Dr. Schiering has many years of experience in the chemical instrumentation field. He has held numerous scientific and management roles in technology and product development and has been previously employed by Smiths Detection, SensIR Technologies, Thermo Electron Corp., and Perkin Elmer. Dr. Schiering has written many publications on various aspects of vibrational spectroscopy. He earned a PhD in analytical chemistry from Miami University, where he is also an adjunct Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Dr. Schiering has served the Coblentz Society as a member of the Board of Managers and as secretary from 1991 to 2010. In 2011, Dr. Schiering was made an Honorary Member of the Coblentz Society and in 2018 received a Society of Applied Spectroscopy Fellows award.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: Microplastic Pollution: IR Microspectroscopy is Enhancing Chemical Identification

Microplastic Pollution: IR Microspectroscopy is Enhancing Chemical Identification

FT-IR microspectroscopic analyses of microplastics collected from water samples and living oceanic organisms as a means of tracing.

Microplastic Pollution: IR Microspectroscopy Identification

<p><strong>Why are corrected baselines important in making a good uv-vis (nir) measurement? What are the components of a baseline and what do they tell us about the performance of the instrument? We will be examining these and other baseline questions during this presentation/demo.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Mark Fisher, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<blockquote>
<p>Mark, an Application Scientist for Agilent Technologies, has over 30 years of experience in molecular spectroscopy. He has held roles in Agilent&#39;s UV-Vis-NIR, fluorescence, and atomic absorption product portfolios. In addition to identifying industry trends and new business needs, Mark&#39;s responsibilities include application development, pre and post-sales support, as well as acting as a customer advocate for new product and technology opportunities. Mark received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: What’s in a UV-Vis-NIR Baseline

What’s in a UV-Vis-NIR Baseline

Why are corrected baselines important in making a good uv-vis (nir) measurement? What are the components of a baseline and what do they tell us?

<p><strong>Legalization and regulation of medical cannabis by many countries has created a need for rapid quantitative testing of cannabinoids. While different analytical techniques have been utilized for this, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) is faster and easier to use than established standard techniques (e.g., HPLC): The cannabis matrix can be analyzed as is and accurate results for the concentration of the different cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, THC) and the moisture content are provided in less than a minute.</strong></p>
<h5>Key learning points</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>General info: Which are the main cannabinoids to test for</strong></li>
<li><strong>The principle of NIRS and how this technology is applied to cannabis testing in compliance with 21 FDA CFR Part 11</strong></li>
<li><strong>The advantages and limitations of NIRS compared to primary measuring techniques</strong></li>
</ul>
<h5>Who should attend?</h5>
<ul>
<li>Professional growers of cannabis who need to determine the optimum time to harvest their product</li>
<li>Manufacturers who need to check the quality of incoming material (flower) and their final products (e.g., CBD oil, cannabis capsules, cannabis beauty &amp; skin care products, etc.)</li>
<li>Laboratory managers seeking to improve efficiency of their quality control</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Presenters:</strong> Andreas Agerer (Application Specialist NIRS, Metrohm International Headquarters)</p>
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<p>Andreas Agerer is an Application Specialist at Metrohm International Headquarters, working in the Competence Center Spectroscopy since 2018. He has been responsible for developing near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy methods tailored to new application areas, and supporting sales teams during feasibility studies. Before joining Metrohm, Andreas was doing research on chemical vapor deposition for thin-film (CIGS) photovoltaic cells. He completed his university graduate work in the area of phosphoprotein determination using NIR and IR spectroscopy.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenters:</strong> Dr. Dave van Staveren (Head of Competence Center Spectroscopy, Metrohm International Headquarters)</p>
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<p>Dr. Dave van Staveren completed his university graduate work in the area of bio-inorganic chemistry with a strong focus on various spectroscopic methods. He has held several positions in Product Management and has been in charge of NIR Product Management and Application Development at Metrohm since 2016.</p>
</blockquote>


Metrohm: Quality control of medical cannabis in less than 30 seconds

Quality control of medical cannabis in less than 30 seconds

Learn how to use NIRS to make your routine QC of cannabis faster and more efficient!

<p><strong>FTIR is deployed in most pharmaceutical laboratories. As such, they have the same or very similar compliance requirements as other techniques, e.g., UV-Vis.</strong></p>
<p>This presentation will discuss 21CFR requirements and present how they are addressed by MicroLab software for the Cary 630 FTIR.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Louis Tisinger, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
</blockquote>
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<p>Louis (Lou) Tisinger has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, where his graduate research involved the study of ATR imaging and microscope performance in vibrational spectroscopy. Most of his career has been related to pre- and post-sales support of FTIR spectrometers, microscopes, imaging systems, and thermal analytical instruments, focusing on analyzing customer samples, demonstrations, post-sales training, troubleshooting, and R&amp;D.</p>
</blockquote>


Agilent Technologies: A Review of FTIR 21 CFR Compliance Requirements

A Review of FTIR 21 CFR Compliance Requirements

This presentation will discuss 21CFR requirements and present how they are addressed by MicroLab software for the Cary 630 FTIR.

<p><strong>Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter Workstation instrument control and data analysis software manages all aspects of setup, operation and maintenance of Agilent ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ instruments and accessories.</strong></p>
<p>ICP-MS MassHunter is packed with all the features you need for ICP-MS software for the 7700, 7800, 7850, and 7900 ICP-MS software.​ With an all new redesigned interface, ICP-MS MassHunter streamlines the analytical workflow from start to finish. Smart features help you optimize instrument maintenance and let you know more about your samples giving you unprecedented insight into samples and instrument health.</p>
<p>Learn more about how the new ICP-MS MassHunter can transform your ICP-MS workflow in this Part 2 of our ICP-MS Software Bootcamp.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> L. Craig Jones (ICP-MS Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
</blockquote>
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<p>Craig has been with Agilent for over 15 years as an ICP-MS applications scientist. He has been involved with multiple type of applications for ICP-MS, including environmental, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, semiconductor, geologic, and clinical analyses, to name a few. Previous to Agilent he worked in an environmental lab performing analysis and supervising both the inorganic and organic sections of the laboratory. In his spare time, Craig enjoys volunteering at the local marine science center, mountain biking, hiking and relaxing at the beach. Craig obtained a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Bert Woods (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Joined the Agilent ICP-MS team in 2004, with previous employment in the semiconductor industry with Dominion Semiconductor (IBM/Toshiba) and Micron. Bert is a 1997 Chemistry graduate of Radford University in Virginia and an avid Washington DC Sports fan.</p>
</blockquote>


Agilent Technologies: Software BootCamp Kick-off - ICP-MS Part 2

Software BootCamp Kick-off - ICP-MS Part 2

Learn more about how the new ICP-MS MassHunter can transform your ICP-MS workflow in this Part 2 of our ICP-MS Software Bootcamp.

<p><strong>Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter Workstation instrument control and data analysis software manages all aspects of setup, operation and maintenance of Agilent ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ instruments and accessories.</strong></p>
<p>ICP-MS MassHunter is packed with all the features you need for ICP-MS software for the 7700, 7800, 7850, and 7900 ICP-MS software.​ With an all new redesigned interface, ICP-MS MassHunter streamlines the analytical workflow from start to finish. Smart features help you optimize instrument maintenance and let you know more about your samples giving you unprecedented insight into samples and instrument health.</p>
<p>Learn more about how the new ICP-MS MassHunter can transform your ICP-MS workflow in this Part 1 of our ICP-MS Software Bootcamp.</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> L. Craig Jones (ICP-MS Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
<p>Craig has been with Agilent for over 15 years as an ICP-MS applications scientist. He has been involved with multiple type of applications for ICP-MS, including environmental, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, semiconductor, geologic, and clinical analyses, to name a few. Previous to Agilent he worked in an environmental lab performing analysis and supervising both the inorganic and organic sections of the laboratory. In his spare time, Craig enjoys volunteering at the local marine science center, mountain biking, hiking and relaxing at the beach. Craig obtained a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.</p>
</blockquote>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Bert Woods (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
<p>Joined the Agilent ICP-MS team in 2004, with previous employment in the semiconductor industry with Dominion Semiconductor (IBM/Toshiba) and Micron. Bert is a 1997 Chemistry graduate of Radford University in Virginia and an avid Washington DC Sports fan.</p>
</blockquote>


Agilent Technologies: Software BootCamp Kick-off - ICP-MS Part 1

Software BootCamp Kick-off - ICP-MS Part 1

Learn more about how the new ICP-MS MassHunter can transform your ICP-MS workflow in this Part 1 of our ICP-MS Software Bootcamp.

<p><strong>This virtual event places some of the food and drink sector’s current major challenges in the spotlight. By assessing and debating some of the industry’s most challenging topics – we aim to shed light on the things we may not want to know, but certainly should. Only through tackling issues head on can we hope to solve our most pressing problems, so join us for a day of exploration and problem solving...</strong></p>
<h3><strong>Agenda</strong></h3>
<h5><strong>10:00 - 10:30: WELCOME &amp; KEYNOTE - Sustainable vs. safe</strong></h5>
<p>Global food systems must change drastically over the coming 15 to 20 years to mitigate the worst impacts of the climate and biodiversity crises. These changes will also alter the risk landscape with regard to food safety, creating both new challenges and opportunities. What technologies and approaches can help us achieve win-wins, and how can we manage areas of conflict?</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Moderator:</strong> Josh Minchin (Deputy Editor, New Food)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Peter Emmrich (Norwich Institute for Sustainable Development, which is part of the University of East Anglia, John Innes Centre)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Uwe Oppermann (Manager, Shimadzu Europe GmbH)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Andrew Blackwell (Food and Beverage Marketing Director – Go To Market, Merck)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>10:40 - 11:40 PANEL - Sustainable vs. safe - Do we risk having one without the other?</strong></h5>
<p>As we strive for ever more sustainable food, do we run the risk of sacrificing our high food safety standards? This discussion will explore new (and old) proteins and the risk for allergens and fraud. The panellists will also be looking at the subject of  novel ways of creating foods such as cultured meat and where their ingredients come from. Finally, the experts will address the health risks of pesticides and mycotoxins, as the data shows levels will increase.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Chris Elliott (Founder, Institute for Global Food Security, Queen&#39;s University Belfast)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Adam Brock (Director of Food Safety, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Andrew Blackwell (Food and Beverage Marketing Director – Go To Market, Merck)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Uwe Oppermann (Manager, Shimadzu Europe GmbH)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Peter Emmrich (Norwich Institute for Sustainable Development, which is part of the University of East Anglia, John Innes Centre)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Beth Loberant (Head, Regulatory Affairs Dept., SuperMeat)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>11:50 - 12:20: Solutions for Analysis of Ethylene Oxide in Food samples by GCMS</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Waldemar Weber (Product Manager, Shimadzu Europa GmbH)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Nerea Lorenzo Parodi (Product Specialist GC-MS, Shimadzu Europa)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>12:30 - 13:30: PANEL - Is it me you&#39;re looking for? The challenges of untargeted testing</strong></h5>
<p>We&#39;re very good at looking for things that people have found once, but when it comes to unknowns, we&#39;re in need of a bit of work. Here&#39;s everything you need to know about the gaps that need plugging.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Moderator:</strong> Bert Popping (Managing Director, Co-Owner, FOCOS)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Waldemar Weber (Product Manager, Shimadzu Europa GmbH)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Egidijus Machtejevas (Sr. Technical Advisor, Analytical Chromatography Workflows, Merck)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Di Wu (Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Queen&#39;s University Belfast)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> John Szpylka (President AOAC INTERNATIONAL; Chemistry R&amp;D Manager, Food Safety Net Services)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Alina Mihailova (Food Safety and Control Laboratory, Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA))</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>14:15 - 15:15: PANEL - Why do MRLs differ around the world and how can we bring them into line?</strong></h5>
<p>Heavy metals and sample variation - it&#39;s not just limits that need harmonisation but the techniques too!</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Moderator:</strong> Eileen Abt (Chemist, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA))</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Andre Silva (Field Marketing Specialist – Cannabis &amp; F&amp;B, Merck)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Tom Neltner (Senior Director, Safer Chemicals, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF))</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Spencer Henson (Professor, Department of Food, Agricultural &amp; Resource Economics, University of Guelph)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Jane Houlihan (Research Director, Healthy Babies Bright Future)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Attila Nagy (Director, Codex Alimentarius CCMAS)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Prof. Dr. Jürgen Schram (Professor, Krefeld University of Applied sciences)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>15:25 - 15:55: Memorable Mycotoxins</strong></h5>
<p>Memorable mycotoxins: Global regulatory cases and a troublesome past  Mycotoxins are historically a global issue with food safety implications that span across many different regional authorities. Our experts based in North America and the EU will explore some regulatory case studies of mycotoxin events with international impact.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Diana Spitznagel (Regulatory Expert F&amp;B, Merck KGa)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Sally Powell Price (Regulatory Expert F&amp;B, Milliporesigma)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>16:00 - 17:00 PANEL - Marching mycotoxins</strong></h5>
<p>Will climate change bring about new food safety risks for some regions? </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Sally Powell Price (Regulatory Expert F&amp;B, Milliporesigma)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Chris Elliott (Founder, Institute for Global Food Security, Queen&#39;s University Belfast)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Michele Suman (Head of Food Chemistry &amp; Safety Research Unit, Barilla G.R.F.lli SpA)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Paola Battilani (Full professor in Plant Pathology, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC))</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Susan Blount (Global SRA Director Mars Inc, Mars Incorporated)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Jonathan McGeehan (C-MS/MS &amp; EFS Market Specialist, Shimadzu)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>17:10 - 17:50: Product demo: Microbial monitoring in Infant formula</strong></h5>
<p>Presentation on how to monitor for microbial contamination in infant formula and product demo on the ReadyStream® System for culture media preparation</p>
<h5><strong>17:50 - 18:50: PANEL - Mosh-pionage: Sneaky ways MOSH/MOAH infiltrate our foods</strong></h5>
<p>Could new ways of packaging our foods actually be providing a secret entrance for undercover MOSH/MOAH agents? And just how safe is infant formula? Find out about the potential hazards of these sneaky mineral oils.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Uwe Oppermann (Manager, Shimadzu Europe GmbH)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Yanqi Qu (F&amp;B Technology Specialist, MilliporeSigma)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Stefanka Bratinova (Scientific support Officer, European comission)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Erich Leitner (Food Chemist, Graz University of Technology)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Andreas Bruchmann (Managing Director, Axel Semrau)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>19:00 - 19:30: Determination of PFAS in Food and environmental samples using LCMS-8060NX</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Anja Grüning (Product Specialist LCMS, Shimadzu Europa GmbH)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>19:40 - 20:40: PANEL - Have we moved on since Dark Waters?</strong></h5>
<p>After 2019&#39;s Dark Waters brought the full scale of the DuPont PFAS disaster to millions around the world, are our current sampling defences enough to prevent this from happening again? In this roundtable we take a look at the policy and where PFAS is occurring within the food system today.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Yanqi Qu (F&amp;B Technology Specialist, MilliporeSigma)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Anja Grüning (Product Specialist LCMS, Shimadzu Europa GmbH)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Robert Bilott (Partner, Taft Stettinius &amp; Hollister)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Justin Boucher (Operations Director, Food Packaging Forum Foundation)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Yevgeniya Grebneva (Research Fellow, University of South Australia)</li>
<li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Melanie Benesh (Vice President of Government Affairs, Environmental Working Group)</li>
</ul>


New food: Food Safety Live 2022 ONLINE Summit

Food Safety Live 2022 ONLINE Summit

Global key decision makers from laboratories and food & beverage manufacturers. Exploration and problem-solving.