As a result of food adulteration by Melamine in 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) developed guidelines for screening of dry protein materials in foodstuffs. Melamine is a non-protein rich and inexpensive nitrogen source that can falsely elevate protein-content measurements. Melamine analysis is becoming a necessity in the food industry in order to verify the quantity and authenticity of protein.
In collaboration with a U.S. FDA-certified independent testing laboratory, Flora Research Laboratories, PerkinElmer developed a new analyzer for the determination of melamine and related compounds – the EcoAnalytix™ Melamine Analyzer. This is the first complete solution on the market for this application using the recommended GC/MS technology and includes everything the laboratory needs for rapid ramp-up and easy analysis.
Ensure a full and healthy life for all of your pets - ask your pet food manufacturer if they use PerkinElmer’s EcoAnalytix Melamine Analyzer to check their ingredients for contaminants. Contact us to learn more about PerkinElmer's capabilities.
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