Guarantee the authenticity and naturalness of your ingredients and finished products with cutting-edge analyses
Why is it crucial to analyze the authenticity and naturalness of your products?
Authenticity and naturalness are essential criteria for guaranteeing product quality and preserving consumer trust. The food, animal nutrition, nutraceutical, and cosmetics industries face risks of fraud, adulteration, and contamination, which can compromise the quality and value of their products.
Ingredient substitution, the addition of undeclared compounds, or the dilution of raw materials are practices that can compromise regulatory compliance and a brand's reputation. To ensure the integrity of your formulations, it is essential to conduct thorough analyses to verify the origin, purity, and exact composition of your raw materials.
YesWeLab supports you in this process with advanced analytical methods, adapted to each sector of activity and to the regulations in force.
Thanks to our network of partner laboratories, YesWeLab supports you in verifying and validating your labels. Our specialized laboratories perform precise analyses using cutting-edge technologies to guarantee the accuracy of the displayed data and help you avoid any risk of non-compliance.
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Analytical methods for authentication and conformity validation
Our partner laboratories use cutting-edge technologies to characterize the chemical, biological, and isotopic composition:
- Gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) : Identification and quantification of active compounds, detection of contaminants and traces of adulterants.
- Mass spectrometry coupled with chromatography (GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS) : Ultra-sensitive detection of undesirable molecules and verification of the conformity of plant and nutraceutical extracts.
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis : Control of the molecular integrity of ingredients and detection of fraudulent chemical modifications.
- DNA analysis (PCR, next generation sequencing) : Verification of the botanical or animal origin of raw materials, prevention of fraud on the identity of plant or animal species.
- Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) : Rapid identification of chemical profiles for real-time analysis of raw materials.
- Isotopic analysis (IRMS) : Verification of geographical origin and authentication of natural ingredients through isotopic ratios of constituent elements.
Sector analyses: ensuring the compliance and safety of your products
Our laboratories perform specific analyses depending on your field of activity:
1. Agri-food
- For example, we check the origin of vegetable oils, honeys, spices and fruit juices to detect any fraudulent substitution.
- Detection of fraudulent blending and substitutions (e.g., olive oil diluted with cheaper oils).
- Testing for pesticide residues, mycotoxins and heavy metals.
2. Animal nutrition
- Analysis of the composition of raw materials (proteins, amino acids, minerals).
- Detection of undeclared additives or toxic contaminants.
- Verification of the conformity of labels and nutritional claims.
3. Nutraceutical
- Identification and dosage of active ingredients in food supplements.
- Detection of prohibited or undeclared substances (e.g., melamine in proteins).
- Verification of claims regarding the naturalness and efficacy of plant extracts.
4. Plants and cosmetics
- Verification of the authenticity of plant extracts and essential oils (e.g. lavender, peppermint).
- Detection of residual solvents and chemical impurities.
- Identification of preservatives and allergens present in the formulations.
A scientific approach for guaranteed regulatory compliance
Our analyses comply with strict regulatory standards, including:
- Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers.
- Regulation (EU) 2017/625 on official controls of food and feed.
- ISO and AOAC standards for ingredient authentication and analysis.
- Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 for personal care and beauty products.
By choosing YesWeLab, you benefit from cutting-edge scientific expertise that guarantees the compliance, quality and transparency of your ingredients, thereby strengthening the trust of your consumers.
Léa Géréec
Technical and scientific expert
