Groundbreaking Progress in Allergen Analysis ! CellMade® participates in groundbreaking project lead by Wageningen University (Wageningen Food Safety Research)!

CellMade®, your trusted independent French expert in food contaminant analysis since 2007, is thrilled to announce its participation in a cutting-edge initiative: the "Allergen quantitation in complex food matrices" project spearheaded by the esteemed Wageningen University.

This ambitious project aims to revolutionize the detection and quantification of allergens, particularly within challenging oil-rich food matrices. With the increasing prevalence of novel and processed proteins, current analytical methods face limitations in accurately managing unintended allergen presence (UAP) – a critical concern as new regulations take effect in 2026.

This pioneering project will concentrate on developing robust and reliable LC-MS/MS based reference methods. This innovative approach will not only enhance the accuracy of allergen quantification but will also serve as a crucial benchmark for evaluating and optimizing existing routine methods such as PCR and ELISA.

The impact of this project will be significant:

? Equipping food industries with the essential scientific tools for mandatory allergen risk assessments.
? Strengthening the capabilities of regulatory bodies in effectively monitoring and enforcing food safety standards.
? Ultimately providing enhanced protection and clearer labeling for allergic consumers across Europe.

This collaborative endeavor brings together leading academic and industrial partners, driving innovation through meticulous method development, comprehensive interlaboratory studies, and the creation of a practical and user-friendly methodology toolbox.

At CellMade®, our commitment to food safety is unwavering. Our involvement in this groundbreaking project underscores our dedication to providing state-of-the-art solutions for allergen analysis, seamlessly complementing our existing comprehensive services (Real-time PCR, ELISA, LC-MS/MS, NGS for allergens; ELISA, HPLC, LC-MS/MS for mycotoxins) and our extensive range of associated products.