Ensuring Food Safety with Comprehensive Allergen Analysis Services

In the world of food production, ensuring the safety and quality of products is paramount, particularly when it comes to managing food allergens. At CER Groupe, we address this critical need by offering top-tier food allergen services that cater to the diverse requirements of the food industry.

Reliable and Fast Food Allergen Analysis

CER Groupe is renowned for its proficiency in food allergen analysis for the 14 substances or products causing allergies or intolerances (Regulation EU N°1169/2001). Our highly experienced teams provide comprehensive support to help businesses comply with legislative requirements and enhance product safety. The Analytical Laboratory is ISO 17025 certified, ensuring that our allergen detection tests meet the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. Furthermore, CER Groupe is National Reference Laboratory for allergens in collaboration with ILVO in Flanders.

Our services are designed to accommodate various sectors within the food industry, offering high-performance tests to detect allergens in products (raw materiel, end products), rinse waters/Cleaning in Place, and swabs. We utilize three advanced methods for food allergen detection:

1. ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay): A quantitative and sensitive technique for detecting specific proteins.
2. UHPLC-MS/MS (Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled to tandem Mass Spectrometry): A qualitative technique for multi-allergens detection.
3. Spectrophotometry: A quantitative and sensitive technique for detecting lactose and sulphites.

These analyses can be completed within flexible timeframes—24 hours, 3 days, or 5 days—depending on your needs.

Training Services

We organize on-site training courses on allergen management, customizable to your specific needs, either in a global way or more targeted.

• Allergen Management Training: Comprehensive courses covering best practices in allergen control dedicated to Quality Assurance/Control teams.
• Staff Training: Tailored programs to educate your team on the importance of allergen management thanks to interactive games.
• Methodology Workshops: In-depth workshops explaining the technical aspects of different testing methods for allergen detection.

Consultancy Services

Understanding that each company has unique processes and requirements, our team is dedicated to providing relevant and reliable advice, ensuring that you manage the risk of cross-contamination effectively and improve product quality. We are committed to being a genuine advisor, offering tailored solutions notably based on our analysis services; and on-site support to better understand and address the challenges you face in your environment.

• Consultancy Services: Expert advice on allergen control tailored to your specific production processes.
• On-Site Visits: We can visit your facilities to provide hands-on support and a better understanding of your operational challenges.
• Regulatory Guidance: Assistance in complying with local and international food safety regulations.

Contact Us

If you are interested in our analysis services, consultancy, or training courses, do not hesitate to reach out. Our team is ready to provide further information and assist you in ensuring the highest standards of food safety.