Explosive and flammability testing of powders: understanding ATEX analyses
Introduction Combustible powders and dusts represent a major ATEX risk in many industrial sectors handling powdered materials,
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Nutri-Score mandatory: what the news changes for manufacturers and how to anticipate the reform
In November 2025, the National Assembly voted on an amendment to make the display of the Nutri-Score mandatory on the majority of
OECD tests for skin and eye irritation: methods, regulatory requirements and in vitro alternatives
The assessment of skin and eye irritation is an essential step in the safety of chemical substances, cosmetics, biocides,
OECD acute toxicity tests: an overview of the guidelines
OECD acute toxicity tests are an essential step in assessing the safety of chemical substances. These studies
What is OECD 431, the in vitro skin corrosion test?
Assessing skin corrosion is a crucial issue for the safety of chemical, cosmetic, detergent, and pharmaceutical products
OECD 408: 90-day subchronic oral toxicity study in rodents
The OECD 408 test is a reference method for assessing the effects of prolonged oral exposure to a substance
Food product shelf life, use-by date and best-before date: what are the differences?
The shelf life of a food product is a key issue for manufacturers in the agri-food sector. It defines the
OECD Test 208: Evaluating the effect of substances on the germination and growth of terrestrial plants
Terrestrial ecotoxicology aims to assess the effects of chemical substances on soil organisms, which are essential for the proper functioning of
Cordycepin: properties, applications and laboratory assay methods
Cordycepin, or 3'-deoxyadenosine, is a bioactive compound isolated from fungi of the genus Cordyceps, known for its anticancer and antiviral properties
Glycemic index measurement of food products in the laboratory
The glycemic index (GI) is an indicator used to classify carbohydrate-containing foods according to their ability to raise blood sugar levels
Formaldehyde, a ubiquitous and controversial molecule
Formaldehyde is a reactive and volatile chemical compound ubiquitous in industry due to its binding properties,
OECD Density Analysis 109: Everything You Need to Know
OECD 109 designates a standardized analytical procedure, essential for determining the density of liquids and solids. This procedure makes
Understanding the OECD 110 test: an essential test for characterizing insoluble substances
The OECD 110 test is a reference method used in chemical regulation. It allows
OECD 102: Determining the melting point or range of a substance – method, application and laboratory analyses
OECD method 102 allows for the determination of the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid state
Understanding the OECD 101 test: a key tool for the spectral analysis of chemical substances
The OECD 101 test, or “UV-VIS Absorption Spectra”, is a standardized method for measuring the absorption of light by
OECD Guidelines: A Pillar of Chemical Safety and Laboratory Testing
OECD guidelines refer to standardized experimental protocols, developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, to provide a framework for
What are the mechanisms of mycotoxin adsorption and how can they be effectively controlled?
Mycotoxin adsorption refers to the passage of these fungal toxins, present in contaminated food, through the intestinal wall
Sanger vs NGS sequencing: what are the differences and when should each method be used?
Sanger sequencing and NGS (next-generation sequencing) are two DNA analysis methods that allow for the precise identification of
Rancimat: a reference method for evaluating the oxidation stability of fats and
Rancimat is an accelerated analysis method for measuring the oxidation stability of fats and oils. It consists of
GC-FID: Understanding this essential laboratory analysis method
Gas chromatography coupled with a flame ionization detector, better known as GC-FID,
Fulvic and humic acids: benefits, uses, shilajit, and laboratory analyses
Used for millennia in traditional medicines, fulvic and humic acids are attracting increasing interest in the fields
NBPT and urease inhibition: an agronomic lever for optimizing nitrogen fertilizers
NBPT, or N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide, is a urease inhibitor used to limit nitrogen losses after urea application. Faced with
Deformulation: understanding, analyzing and optimizing your industrial formulations
Deformulation, or reverse engineering, is an analytical approach that involves analyzing a finished product to identify its
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC): laboratory thermal analysis
DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) is an essential thermal analysis method for evaluating the response of a material to a variation
