OECD acute toxicity tests: overview of guidelines
OECD acute toxicity tests are an essential step in assessing the safety of chemical substances. These studies
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What is OECD 431, the in vitro skin corrosion test?
The assessment of skin corrosion is a key 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, DLC and BBD: what are the differences?
The shelf life of a food product is a central issue for manufacturers in the agri-food sector. It defines the
OECD Test 208: Assessing 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 dosage methods
Cordycepin, or 3'-deoxyadenosine, is a bioactive compound isolated from fungi of the genus Cordyceps, known for its anticancer, antiviral properties
Determination of the glycemic index 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.
Formaldehyde, a ubiquitous and controversial molecule
Formaldehyde is a reactive and volatile chemical compound ubiquitous in industry due to its fixing,
OECD 109 Density Analysis: Everything You Need to Know
OECD 109 is a standard analytical procedure that is essential for determining the density of liquids and solids. This procedure is
Understanding OECD Test 110: An Essential Test for the Characterization of Insoluble Substances
The OECD 110 test is a reference method used in the regulation of chemicals. It allows
OECD 102: Determination of the melting point or range of a substance – Method, application and laboratory analysis
OECD Method 102 is used to determine the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid state,
Understanding the OECD 101 Test: A Key Tool for Spectral Analysis of Chemicals
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 Analysis
OECD guidelines refer to standardized experimental protocols, developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, to govern
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 Sequencing vs. NGS: What are the differences and when to use each method?
Sanger sequencing and NGS (next generation sequencing) are two methods of DNA analysis that can accurately identify the
Rancimat: a reference method for assessing the oxidation stability of fats and
Rancimat is an accelerated analysis method for measuring the oxidative 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 Acid: Benefits, Uses, Shilajit, and Laboratory Analysis
Used for thousands of years in traditional medicines, fulvic and humic acids are attracting growing 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: understand, analyze and optimize your industrial formulations
Deformulation, or reverse engineering, is an analytical process that involves analyzing a finished product to identify its
DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) technique: thermal analysis in the laboratory
DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) is an essential thermal analysis method for assessing the response of a material to a variation
Atomic absorption spectrometry: laboratory analysis and dosage
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) is a reference analytical technique for the quantitative determination of metallic elements in a
Measurement of radioactivity: definition, dosage
Radioactivity is a natural or artificial physical phenomenon under high vigilance in the food, environmental and
Risks, uses and detection of ethylene oxide: what manufacturers need to know
Ethylene oxide (ETO) is a chemical contaminant under high surveillance in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Used in some countries
