Salamon and Seaber

Eurofins offers a wide range of analysis of animal and pet food and the commodities used in the manufacture of compound animal feeding stuffs. These include Soya Bean Meal, Palm Kernel Extraction, Sunflower Seed Extraction, Rapeseed Extraction and cereal by-products.

GAFTA Approved Analyst

Through the acquisition of Salamon & Seaber we are a Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) Approved Analyst.

We also other standard methods of analysis such as those of ISO AOCS and AOAC to check or verify product quality.

In addition to the comprehensive range of physical and chemical testing offered by Eurofins for cereals, grains and pulses for grading and quality control purposes, through the acquisition of Salamon & Seaber we also offer

• GAFTA Approved Analyst services

• Consultation and advice for international standards and regulations requirements appropriate for cereal commodities

Cereal, grain & pulse testing product categories

• Common wheat (hard & soft varieties); including flour quality control

• Durum wheat

• Barley; including malting barley

• Maize

• Oats

• Rye

• Sorghum

• Rice

• Pulses such as peas, lentils, beans, chickpeas, split peas and feed peas

We undertake comprehensive examinations to help establish the cause of damage to, or contamination of, cargoes damaged during transit, or when held in silos or depots. 

Tests are available to determine the effect on quality, and we provide consultation and advice to clients to enable them to agree a course of action.

The most common types of damage we investigate are

• Sea water and fresh water damage

• Contamination from previous cargoes

• Overheating

• Contamination and damage caused by storage pests and moulds

As a Full Analyst Member of the Federation of Oils, Seeds, and Fats Association (FOSFA) we are approved by FOSFA International to carry out mandatory and optional contractual analyses.

To find out more, visit our FOSFA and GAFTA webpage.

We are members of the International Fertilizer Society who provide an international forum for discussion and dissemination of knowledge of scientific, technical, environmental, economic and safety aspects of the production, marketing, use and application of fertilisers.

We offer accredited services for a range of tests on both liquid and solid fertilisers to ensure compliance with relevant EC and UK regulations. We also participate in proficiency testing schemes to ensure the reliability and accuracy of our results of analysis.

Our fertiliser services support quality control efforts, verify adherence to specifications, and provide independent assurance to clients engaged in the international fertiliser trade.

Microscopical analysis is available for the determination of

• Foreign matter in feeding stuffs

• Botanical undesirable substances, e.g. poisonous seeds

• Detection and identification of common spoilage/moulds and/or insects

• Detection of animal by-products

• Howard Mould Count Determination of tomato products

Salamon & Seabers expertise in the analysis of Pharmaceutical raw materials is offered by Eurofins Food Testing UK including both chemical and physical testing.

Analysis of materials are performed according to the requirements of specific monographs related to the product cited in international pharmacopoeias such as BP, BPC, Ph. Eur, JP, FCC VII, JECFA, USP / NF. Certificates of analysis based on the monograph can then be used as proof of compliance.

Depending on requirements, full or partial monograph testing may be carried out.

Pharmaceutical and neutraceutical materials

Pharmaceutical materials are derived from a variety of sources such as

• Animal extracts; e.g. beeswax, Royal Jelly, Shellac

• Herbal raw materials; e.g. extracts from root, fruit, seeds, stems and natural essential oils

• Pharmaceutical additives; e.g. antimicrobials, decongestants, lubricants and many more

Pharmaceutical raw material testing

Commonly requested tests include

• Chemical testing

  • Assay (Purity)

  • Soluble substances

  • Identity tests

  • Impurities and Related substances

• Physical testing

  • Bulk density

  • Specific gravity (SG)

  • Refractive index (RI)

  • Optical rotation (OR)

  • Viscosity

  • Weight per ml (Absolute Density)

Salamon & Seabers expertise in the analysis of sugars and related commodities is offered by Eurofins Food Testing UK.

Sugar and related commodity products

Sugar and related commodity products we analyse include, but are not limited to

• Raw, refined and speciality sugars

• White sugar

• Molasses

• Syrups and liquid sugars

• Honey

• Other carbohydrates

ICUMSA

We offer methods of the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis (ICUMSA) required for quality control purposes by the sugar trades.

Tests include physical and chemical testing including, but not limited to

• Polarisation

• Moisture Content

• Sulphated Ash

• Reducing Sugars (Lane and Eynon)

• Solution Colour

Waxes are used in many sectors including cosmetics, lubricants, polishes, glazing agents, protective coatings, Pharmaceuticals.

We offer a full analytical service for both crude and refined waxes. This includes the full range of

• Waxes of animal and insect origin

• Waxes of vegetable origin

• Waxes of mineral and petroleum origin

• Synthetic waxes