Nuts and dried fruits

Laboratory testing for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Tree nuts and dried fruit are products of high nutritional and commercial value, particularly exposed to risks associated with mycotoxins, allergens, chemical residues, and complex international supply chains. Products such as almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, and cashews require targeted analytical controls throughout the entire supply chain to guarantee safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

At Lifeanalytics, we support manufacturers, processors, packers, and distributors through:

Aflatoxin and major mycotoxin control: targeted monitoring for key contaminants.
Import compliance: verification of the origin and compliance of imported raw materials.
Lipid oxidation monitoring: assessment of oxidation and rancidity during storage.
Allergen and cross-contamination control: verification to protect sensitive consumers.
Comprehensive commercial support: technical assistance for labeling, quality programs, private labels, export markets, and retailer (GDO) relations.

Thanks to our accredited laboratory analyses, we help companies prevent non-compliance and recalls, protect brand value, and secure market access.

Regulations and compliance in the dried fruit and tree nuts sector

Shelled almonds in a wooden bowl and scattered on a jute surface, symbolizing Lifeanalytics' dried fruit and tree nuts service This sector is governed by stringent European requirements concerning hygiene, labeling, and food safety, including:

Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 – On the hygiene of foodstuffs
Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 – Food information to consumers
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 – On maximum levels for certain contaminants in food
European regulations on contaminants and safety thresholds

Our analyses support companies in the operational verification of compliance, helping to reduce regulatory and reputational risks.

Laboratory testing for tree nuts and dried fruit

Our ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accredited laboratories provide reliable analytical services for the tree nuts and dried fruit sector, supporting companies in passing audits, official controls, and retailer (GDO) requirements through the following activities:

Microbiological safety: screening for pathogens, hygiene indicators, molds, and yeasts (including via rapid MALDI-TOF technology) to verify process hygiene and support HACCP plans.
Chemical contaminants: analysis of pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins (aflatoxins), dioxins, PCBs, PAHs, and PFAS to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent product holds or recalls.
Nutritional analysis, allergens, and GMOs: determination of nutritional values for labeling, allergen screening (Reg. 1169/2011), and GMO testing to ensure commercial transparency and compliance.
Quality and advanced controls: specific testing for microplastics, vitamins, additives, and filth tests (foreign bodies) to support quality programs and private label requirements.
Shelf life and stability: scientific studies on sensory and physicochemical stability (e.g., monitoring lipid oxidation) to define the correct commercial shelf life of the product.
Sensory analysis: panel tests with trained judges and consumer testing to optimize consumer-perceived quality (taste, aroma, crunchiness) and guide commercial decisions.

Your trusted experts for the dried fruit and tree nuts sector

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At Lifeanalytics, we provide a comprehensive ecosystem of testing, consulting, and training services, backed by constant regulatory updates, to help companies make confident decisions and safeguard their business.

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