With over 15 years of expertise in the testing and consulting industry, Minerva Scientific is a specialist analytical laboratory based in Derbyshire, UK. We hold UKAS ISO17025 accreditation for a wide range of analytical tests for food and feed –and are the leading experts in honey testing in the UK. We also hold MHRA GMP approval for the chemical testing of pharmaceutical and veterinary products.
Our policy is to provide an exceptional standard of testing and consultancy services to the Food and Pharmaceutical industries, with our expertise being provided by senior personnel with extensive experience in quality assurance and analytical testing gained with leading UK and European based organizations.
We are committed to being the best in the industry. Contact us to see how we can drive down your costs while offering market leading levels of quality and service.
As part of the Tentamus Group our full-service global network enables us to offer complete analytics and innovative solutions that meet national and international requirements for quality and safety control. We would be happy to provide a tailored quotation to meet your needs and welcome the opportunity to provide the best possible cost-effective solution.
What are novel foods?
Novel foods are foods or ingredients which were not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Food items introduced to the EU market after this date are considered novel, and must be approved by the EU Commission and EFSA before being marketed. Foods produced using nanotechnology or
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Fragrance allergen labelling of cosmetics
With innovation shaping the beauty industry, more cosmetic products are entering the marketplace. This requires strict regulations, as cosmetic goods may contain allergens which are harmful to those susceptible to allergies. The two most common causes of allergens in cosmetic goods are found in preservatives and fragrances. An example of allergen substances are thiazolinones. These
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New capabilities on Nitrosamines testing at Megsan
New capabilities on Nitrosamines testing for pharmaceuticals and glass delamination studies at Megsan Ms. Jyothirmai, Director of Megsan Labs, has announced that Megsan now offers special capabilities to support pharmaceutical clients on nitrosamines as per USFDA and EMEA guidelines, using six GCMS and three LCMS devices. Currently, Megsan Labs serve all major pharmaceutical
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Eurofins DiscoverX Grants Bioassay Certification to VelaLabs
February 2020: Vela Labs had successfully demonstrated the capability to expeditiously implement client-sponsored GLP validation programs that use the PathHunter™ platform. Eurofins DiscoverX now announces partnership with VelaLabs through their certified CRO program for PathHunter™ bioassays that will enable Vela Labs to carry out highly reproducible potency lot release assays under GLP/GMP conditions. This CRO
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Carnival – we make jelly doughnuts safe
Carnival is approaching fast, and with the fifth season there is also a lot of feasting. Jelly doughnuts are a traditional staple of carnival. To guarantee that carnival remains fun, bilacon test jelly doughnuts to ensure that the carnival season can be celebrated safely. Jelly doughnuts may contain unhealthy substances, which are usually formed
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Analyst GLP Certification Extension
ISRAC notified Analyst Research Laboratories that it has successfully passed its latest audit and has been rewarded with an extension of its GLP certification. ISRAC is the designated representative of the State of Israel for the recognition of test facilities working; according to GLP. The state of Israel has a mutual recognition GLP agreement with the
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