Sciantec invests in new LC/MS/MS instrumentation

Sciantec has purchased a new LC triple quadrupole instrument to further expand its chromatography portfolio. This new equipment, which is in the process of being validated and accredited, will be used to process and analyse mycotoxins, veterinary residues, vitamins, and pesticides in food and feed commodities.

‘Food and feed commodities are subject to quality checks when being traded, treated, or stored,’ said David Elo, Technical Commercial Manager for Contaminants at Sciantec. ‘However, if different continents have distinct legislation, it can be difficult to ensure global safety to the food chain—and if done wrongly, food/feed product recalls are expensive for producers. So, it’s important for us to deliver quality accredited data to give customers peace of mind that the food they will consume or sell down the line will not have negative impacts.’

As part of Cawood’s strategy to extend its capacity while supporting a safer, healthier planet, this instrument will help to provide customers with ‘fit for purpose data’ to fulfil food and feed safety quality assurance schemes.

‘Innovations like these demonstrate our ongoing investment in the business and our culture of continuous improvement. This helps to cement our position in the forefront of our sector, said Sean Stevenson, Cawood’s Commercial Director. ‘When it’s ready to go, it will be very useful in helping keep our food and feed commodities safe throughout the food chain.’

Sciantec is currently validating new methods and applying for ISO 17025 for this service via UKAS. To be notified when this service will be available, or for more information, contact us.