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Food and feed (General food law)

You are responsible for the safety and integrity of your food or feed product

The safety of your product is your foundation. Testing is essential but takes time, and mistakes can be costly. False positives or false negatives can lead to recalls, reputational damage or health risks. That’s why we offer tailor-made testing programs aligned with European legislation and deliver reliable results within your timelines, so you can move forward quickly and with confidence.

INTRODUCTION

Food safety through compliance

Food legislation ensures that the products reaching the market are safe, properly labelled and fully compliant with both EU and global standards. But navigating the rules is complex, especially with changing requirements across different product types. At Triskelion we support companies with expert testing, interpretation and regulatory guidance across a wide range of materials, from animal based foods like meat and dairy to plant derived products such as herbs, nuts, fruit and vegetables as well as animal feed.

Food and feed (General food law)

Introduction
Legislation
What we do
Triskelion benefits
Case
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Legislation

What regulations apply

Food and feed products are subject to a broad and evolving set of legal requirements at both European and national levels. These include:

General Food Law (Regulation (EC) No 178/2002) lays down the basic principles of food safety in the EU. It places responsibility on food businesses to ensure products are safe, science-based and traceable. It also established EFSA, and sets rules for crisis management, product recalls and clear consumer information. In short, it covers overall safety, traceability and labelling.
Contaminants and residues legislation (Regulation (EU) 2023/915, formerly 1881/2006) sets maximum levels for substances such as pesticides, veterinary drugs, heavy metals and mycotoxins.
Residues of veterinary medicinal products (Regulation (EU) 470/2009 and implementing acts) define Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for substances resulting from the use of veterinary drugs in food-producing animals.
Prohibited substances (Regulation (EU) 37/2010 and Directive 96/22/EC) ban certain pharmacologically active substances such as hormones and beta-agonists in food-producing animals to protect public health.
Allergen and authenticity requirements (depending on scope: e.g. Regulation (EU) 1924/2006, 609/2013 or 2002/46/EC) ensure accurate labelling and correct species identification.
Nutritional legislation regulates composition and claims, especially for sensitive products such as infant formula or food supplements.
Packaging and food contact materials are regulated under the FCM framework, including EU 10/2011 and updates such as EU 2025/351.
Environmental and process contaminants such as PFAS or MOSH/MOAH, originating from packaging, processing or the environment. are increasingly addressed under the contaminant framework (Regulation (EU) 2023/915) through monitoring or specific limits.

In addition, country-specific systems such as the Dutch Warenwet and international frameworks like FDA, BfR or the Swiss Ordinance may apply depending on your market.

Complying with these frameworks requires not only the right testing and data, but also the ability to interpret and apply regulations to your specific product and supply chain.

What we do

Our nutrients contaminants and residues services

Nutrient analysis and full label claim verification.

Contaminant and residue testing, including pesticides, veterinary drugs, heavy metals, mycotoxins, process and environmental contaminants (e.g. PFAS, MOSH/MOAH).Allergen detection and risk evaluation.

Authenticity and species identification (DNA/protein-based methods).

Interpretation and consultancy for risk assessment, compliance strategies and documentation.

Emergency Response Services (ERS) for urgent food safety or product complaints.

Triskelion Expertise

Why clients choose us

We are not just a lab we are your strategic partner:

We can run just your samples; however, we are also drilled to create your strategic plan for sample testing and monitoring.

Integrated lab and regulatory expertise across food feed and packaging.

Up to date on evolving legislation including EU amendments High analytical precision for example migration testing with real vegetable oils often required for fatty food simulants.

Fast reliable service and expert interpretation tailored to your product and market .

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Contaminants in Food

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Who we support

Our nutrients contaminants and residues services are designed for

Food and feed manufacturers, retailers,and suppliers seeking safety in their products, as well as consumers and industry or trade associations.

Packaging material producers especially when packaging may influence residues migration or contaminant transfer.

Ingredient and raw material importers and exporters needing compliance for label safety and global trade.

Quality assurance regulatory affairs and R&D professionals needing accurate analytics documentation and strategic advice.

Companies facing urgent safety issues such as contamination recalls or audit findings.

Brands selling infant formula dietary supplements and special nutrition products where nutrient content accuracy is critical.