EN 18987 Vitamin B6 Analysis in Poultry-Based Foods
The European Standard EN 18987 specifies the methodology for determining the concentration of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal, and Pyridoxamine) in poultry-based foods. This standard is crucial for ensuring that food products meet nutritional specifications set by regulatory bodies such as the European Commission.
Poultry products are a significant source of essential nutrients including vitamins and minerals required for optimal growth and health maintenance. Ensuring accurate measurement of Vitamin B6 content is vital to comply with international standards like ISO, ASTM, EN, IEC, and FDA guidelines. This service helps in maintaining product quality, ensuring consumer safety, and avoiding potential legal issues from non-compliance.
The analysis involves several steps including sample preparation, extraction techniques, derivatization if necessary, followed by quantification using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The precision of these methods is critical to obtaining reliable results. Compliance with this standard ensures that manufacturers can accurately label their products and provide accurate nutritional information.
Our laboratory adheres strictly to the procedures outlined in EN 18987, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple samples. By using certified reference materials (CRMs) and inter-laboratory comparisons, we maintain high standards of reliability and precision. Our team consists of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in food science and analytical chemistry who are committed to delivering accurate results.
In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, this service also supports research and development efforts aimed at improving product formulations. Understanding the exact levels of Vitamin B6 can help formulate more nutritious products that meet consumer demands while staying within legal limits. For quality managers and compliance officers, our services offer peace of mind knowing their products are consistently tested against recognized international standards.
For R&D engineers, this service provides valuable data on how different processing methods affect the retention or loss of Vitamin B6 in poultry-based foods. This information is crucial for developing new products that not only meet but exceed nutritional expectations. Procurement teams can use these test results to source ingredients from suppliers who consistently deliver high-quality products.
Benefits
- Ensures compliance with international standards like ISO, ASTM, EN, IEC, and FDA guidelines.
- Maintains product quality and consumer safety.
- Avoids potential legal issues from non-compliance.
- Provides accurate data for R&D efforts aimed at improving product formulations.
- Sources high-quality ingredients through reliable procurement practices.
- Delivers consistent results across multiple samples, ensuring precision and reliability.
Quality and Reliability Assurance
We employ stringent quality control measures to ensure accurate and reliable results. Our laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments capable of providing precise measurements. Regular calibration checks are performed to maintain instrument accuracy, and all personnel involved in the analysis undergo continuous training to stay updated on best practices.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond just meeting standards; we strive for continuous improvement by staying at the forefront of analytical techniques and methodologies. This ensures that our clients receive not only compliance but also leading-edge insights into their products' nutritional profiles.
Environmental and Sustainability Contributions
The accurate measurement of Vitamin B6 content in poultry-based foods plays a crucial role in supporting sustainable agricultural practices. By ensuring the correct amount of this essential nutrient, we help reduce waste and improve efficiency within the industry. This contributes positively to environmental sustainability by promoting healthier livestock which can lead to reduced resource use per unit output.
Our service also supports efforts towards reducing food waste through better understanding how different factors influence Vitamin B6 retention during processing stages. This knowledge aids in optimizing processes, leading to more efficient production methods that minimize unnecessary consumption of resources while maximizing nutritional value.
