ユーロフィンQKEN List of Products and Services

Our company offers a "Taste and Aroma Analysis Service" that evaluates flavors and aromas, which can often be subjective, through instrumental analysis. "Taste analysis" covers eight items, including acidity and umami, and can accommodate "preference tests" that examine the results and levels of tasting, as well as "pairing analysis" that analyzes the compatibility of different foods. "Aroma analysis" utilizes the headspace method and supports detailed analysis through a rich library. 【Features】 ■ Objective evaluation of taste and aroma based on stable standards ■ Ability to quantify aftertastes such as umami richness and astringency ■ Analysis results can be utilized in product development and quality control ■ Evaluation of taste and aroma can be represented in data and used for product PR ★ You can view materials that include service details and analysis examples by clicking the download button below. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Other quality control and hygiene measures
• Other analysis and evaluation services
• Other Testing Contract

Our company (formerly known as Qsai Analysis Research Institute Co., Ltd.) provides various food contract analysis services as a registered testing organization with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory. We can conduct simultaneous analysis of up to 985 items, including pesticide residues and veterinary drugs, to meet the need for comprehensive testing of our own products. Based on our expertise and extensive track record regarding regulatory trends, we can propose suitable testing items for each target product. 【Features】 ■ Capable of responding to newly registered pesticides both domestically and internationally ■ Flexibly propose testing packages tailored to customer needs ■ Participate in external proficiency testing to establish a high-quality management system ■ Conduct recovery tests for all testing items in pesticide residue and veterinary drug testing * In addition to materials explaining the concepts of residual standard values for processed foods, we also distribute materials that independently compile and process cases of violations of the Food Sanitation Act. You can view them immediately via the download button. * Our company became a member of the Eurofins Group in September 2022. * We changed our company name on January 1 of this year.

• Other analysis and evaluation services

Our company, which provides various food contract analysis services including pesticide residue testing, is currently offering a "Q&A Collection on Pesticide Residues" that clearly explains related regulations regarding pesticide residues, the concepts of residue standards for processed foods, testing items, and points to watch out for in a Q&A format. This material is useful when starting to handle food products or when dealing with new products. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ I would like to know the difference between ordered inspections and inspection orders. ■ Why do different substances have different residue standards? ■ What is the best method for selecting inspection items for food exported overseas? ■ What is the concept of pesticide residue standards for processed foods? *In addition to the Q&A collection, we are also distributing materials that independently compile and process examples of violations of the Food Sanitation Act. You can view them immediately by clicking the download button.

• Seminar

Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd. conducts contract testing for genetically modified organisms (GMO). As of April 1, 2023, the labeling system for genetically modified foods has been tightened. To ensure proper labeling, we recommend conducting tests. When labeling as "non-genetically modified," the current system stipulates that the contamination rate of genetically modified crops (GMO) must be 5% or less (limited to unintentional contamination). This system has been reviewed, and starting from the 2023 fiscal year, it has become necessary to demonstrate that GMOs are undetectable, leading to stricter regulations. Therefore, conducting tests is important for proper labeling and its justification. In our own investigations, we have found multiple instances of GMO detection in commercially available products. [Testing Items] ■ Soybean GMO Testing (Immunochromatography Method) ■ Soybean GMO Testing (ELISA Method) ■ Soybean GMO Testing (PCR Method: Qualitative) ■ Soybean GMO Testing (PCR Method: Quantitative) ■ Soybean Product GMO Testing (PCR Method: Qualitative) *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Genetic Analysis Software
• Gene expression analysis contract

This document introduces the utilization of taste and aroma analysis. It includes taste analysis of preference beverages (coffee) and dishes (tonkotsu ramen), as well as examples such as "Unraveling the richness of curry through taste analysis!" and promotional examples. Have you ever experienced thoughts like, "I've been told the taste is strange, but is it really different?" or "I feel like our customers aren't understanding the quality of our products..."? Please take a moment to read it. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ What is taste analysis…? ■ Have you had experiences like this…? ■ How to utilize taste analysis ■ About the taste analysis equipment we own ■ Tastes measurable with the taste sensor (TS-5000Z) ■ Examples of sensory expressions for each taste *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other analysis and evaluation services
• Other Testing Contract

This document introduces the current status and analysis methods of foreign object claims, along with examples of foreign object inspections. It includes numerous analysis cases, starting with judgments based on appearance, such as foreign objects attached to bread and foreign objects found in processed foods. In addition to foreign object inspections, our company offers a variety of tests, including nutritional component tests and bacterial tests. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ What are foreign objects? ■ Importance of foreign object inspections ■ Types of foreign objects (organic) ■ Types of foreign objects (inorganic) ■ Trends in foreign object inspection samples ■ Process of foreign object inspections *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other analysis and evaluation services
• Other Testing Contract

This document provides a clear explanation of the laws regarding pesticide residues, the selection of inspection items, and how to interpret the results. It includes topics such as "Reasons why pesticide residue analysis is necessary," "Laws concerning pesticide residues," and "Selection of inspection items." By understanding the laws related to pesticide residues, one can accurately select the appropriate inspection items, and by gaining knowledge about the standard values for pesticide residues, it becomes possible to correctly assess the inspection results. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ About Kyusai Analysis Laboratory and pesticide residue analysis ■ Reasons why pesticide residue analysis is necessary ■ What happens if pesticide residue standards are exceeded? ■ Mandatory inspections ■ Guidance (voluntary) inspections *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other analytical and testing equipment
• Other analysis and evaluation services

This document introduces the laws regarding residual pesticides and the selection of inspection items, as well as how to interpret the results, in an easy-to-understand Q&A format. It includes questions about administrative inspections, residual pesticide standards, and inspection items. We answer questions such as, "Are command inspections only conducted when there is an order, or are they conducted every time there is an import?" and "Why do different substances have different residual standards?" Please take a moment to read it. 【Excerpt of Questions】 ■ I would like to know the difference between command inspections and inspection orders. ■ What percentage is the frequency of regular monitoring inspections? ■ Where are monitoring inspections analyzed? Is it at a registered inspection agency like yours? What are the costs? ■ Can foreign public inspection agencies be confirmed on ministry pages, etc.? ■ Is the number of monitoring inspections about the same each year? *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other analytical and testing equipment
• Other analysis and evaluation services

Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd. was established in 2003, having become independent from the Central Research Institute of Kyusai Co., Ltd., a health food manufacturer, with the aim of "being of service to our customers and bringing them joy." Since then, we have always kept in mind the importance of providing reliable analytical results to our customers, and we engage in various inspection and analysis services that serve as decision-making indicators to ensure food safety and provide foundational data for product development centered around food. Our inspection items cover a wide range, including pesticide residue testing, nutritional component testing, and foreign substance testing. [Inspection Items (Partial)] ■ Pesticide Residue Testing ■ Veterinary Drug Testing ■ Nutritional Component Testing ■ Foreign Substance Testing ■ Taste Analysis and Aroma Analysis *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other analytical and testing equipment

【Foreign Matter Inspection Seminar】 Theme: Current Status and Analytical Methods of Foreign Matter Complaints Date and Time: 1. July 6, 2022 (Wed) 13:30–14:30 2. July 7, 2022 (Thu) 13:30–14:30 *Please participate on a date that is convenient for you. Method of Holding: Microsoft Teams (WEB Seminar) (*Application deadline: July 5 (Tue) 18:00) Participation Fee: Free 【Seminar Content】*Subject to some changes. Thank you for your understanding. - What is foreign matter? - Types of foreign matter and inspection process - Explanation through case studies! Analytical approach methods - Analysis of unusual odors - Actual inspection process Please apply via the related link or the attached document.

• Other analysis and evaluation services

【Pesticide Residue Inspection Seminar】 Theme: Understanding! From the laws regarding pesticide residues to the selection of inspection items and how to interpret the results Date and Time: 1. June 22, 2022 (Wednesday) 13:30–14:30 2. June 23, 2022 (Thursday) 13:30–14:30 *Please participate on whichever date is convenient for you. Method of Hosting: Microsoft Teams (Web Seminar) (*Application deadline: June 21 (Tuesday) 18:00) Participation Fee: Free 【Seminar Content】*Subject to change. - Why is pesticide residue analysis necessary? - About pesticide residue standards - How to select inspection items - Correct interpretation of inspection results – Are you only checking for the "not detected" label? Please apply via the related link or attached materials.

• Other analytical and testing equipment

We offer a "Taste Analysis Service." Using the same mechanism as the human tongue, we quantify the "taste" of various foods and other products. While "taste" is one of the important elements in food, it can be difficult to judge due to its high palatability and the reliance on sensory evaluation. With taste analysis, you can objectively evaluate taste without depending on sensory evaluation, making it applicable in various scenarios. 【Evaluable Tastes】 ■ Sourness ■ Saltiness ■ Bitterness (initial bitterness) ■ Bitterness (aftertaste) ■ Astringency (initial astringency) ■ Astringency (aftertaste) ■ Umami (initial umami) ■ Umami richness (aftertaste) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Material Evaluation Test

We would like to introduce the hazardous substance testing conducted by Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd., which operates a food contract analysis business. Among hazardous substances, some have established standard values within Japan, while others may not have set standards domestically but are of high concern internationally, with established standard values overseas. Food may contain hazardous substances derived from the environment or harmful substances unintentionally generated during the manufacturing and storage processes, making it essential to conduct tests for hazardous substances in food to ensure safety and implement appropriate risk management. 【Testing Items】 ■ Acrylamide ■ Benzo(a)pyrene (3,4-benzopyrene) ■ Melamine *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Material Evaluation Test

We would like to introduce the mycotoxin testing conducted by Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd., which operates a contract analysis business for food products. The substances produced by molds that show harmful effects on humans and animals are collectively referred to as "mycotoxins," and it is said that there are over 300 types reported to date. Regarding mycotoxins in food (especially agricultural products), it is considered most effective to implement measures during the production and storage stages, making voluntary testing at each stage important. 【Testing Items】 ■ Total aflatoxins (sum of B1, B2, G1, and G2) ■ Ochratoxins (A, B) ■ Deoxynivalenol ■ Zearalenone ■ Patulin *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Material Evaluation Test

We would like to introduce the bacterial testing services provided by Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd., which conducts contract analysis for food products. For companies involved in food manufacturing, hygiene management through bacterial testing is essential to provide safe and reliable food. Moreover, food poisoning caused by bacteria occurs daily across the country, and companies are held accountable in this era. Our company conducts various bacterial tests, so please make use of our services for self-testing, submission documents for your business partners, and handling any potential complaints. 【Features】 ■ High reliability through testing by a third-party organization ■ Analysis conducted in accordance with official testing methods ■ High analytical accuracy achieved by participating in external proficiency testing *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Material Evaluation Test

We would like to introduce the radioactive substance testing conducted by Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd., which operates a food contract analysis business. If radioactive substances exceeding the standard values are detected in food shipped without testing, it can lead to various risks. Therefore, regular testing is essential. Our radioactive substance testing provides results on the same day for samples received in the morning. Additionally, we are not only ISO/IEC 17025 accredited but also respond flexibly to all concerns and requests, such as "small sample sizes" and "wanting to see down to low limit values." 【Features】 ■ Results reported on the same day the sample arrives ■ ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation obtained ■ Flexible response to requests *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Material Evaluation Test

We would like to introduce the foreign matter inspection conducted by Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd., which operates a food contract analysis business. Even under thorough management, achieving zero foreign matter complaints is difficult. For incidents that do occur, a swift response after the incident is crucial. Our foreign matter inspection is conducted with speed and accuracy, and we provide consultations, inspections, and report preparation from the customer's perspective. 【Types of Foreign Matter】 ■ All biological matter (insects, mold, plants, etc.), plastics, fibers, metals, stones, glass, hair, animal hair, and others. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Material Evaluation Test

We would like to introduce the heavy metal testing conducted by Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd., which operates a food contract analysis business. Substances such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic, which are highly toxic and can accumulate in the body, may have adverse effects on human health if consumed in excess. Therefore, standards and regulations are established under the Food Sanitation Act. For safety management, it is important to conduct regular inspections at each stage of production. 【Testing Items】 ■ Heavy metals (as Pb) ■ Arsenic (as As2O3) ■ Cadmium ■ Lead *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Ingredient analysis

We would like to introduce the nutritional component testing conducted by Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd., which operates a food contract analysis business. On April 1, 2015, a new Food Labeling Act was enacted, making it mandatory for all consumer-oriented processed foods and food additives to display nutritional information. To ensure appropriate labeling in accordance with the labeling standards, we recommend using actual analytical values rather than theoretical values for nutritional component labeling. 【Testing Items (excerpt)】 ■ Moisture ■ Protein ■ Lipids ■ Ash ■ Carbohydrates, etc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Ingredient analysis

We would like to introduce the testing of veterinary pharmaceuticals and other related inspections conducted by Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd., which operates a contract analysis business for food products. Veterinary pharmaceuticals are medications used to protect livestock, which are considered food, from diseases and parasites. These include antibiotics, antiparasitic agents, and hormones. With the implementation of the Positive List System in 2006, veterinary pharmaceuticals have also become subject to regulation, leading to the establishment of residue standards for numerous items. Particularly, violations in seafood products such as shrimp are prominent, and to ensure food safety, it is crucial to conduct multi-item testing, not only for raw materials where the history of veterinary pharmaceutical use cannot be traced. 【Testing Items (Excerpt)】 ■ Simultaneous Analysis ■ Corresponding to the FY2022 Import Monitoring Inspection - Livestock and seafood products - Livestock products - Beef - Pork - Other livestock meat, etc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Ingredient analysis

We would like to introduce the pesticide residue testing conducted by Eurofins QKEN Co., Ltd., which specializes in contract analysis of food products. With our high level of technical expertise gained from years of analytical experience, we excel in analyzing challenging food items such as coffee, spices, and hops. To address the risks of pesticide degradation and loss during the complex pre-treatment stage, we confirm the recovery of all analyzed pesticides at two different concentrations. By following this single process, we ensure highly reliable analytical results. 【Features】 ■ High technical expertise ■ Recovery testing for all analyzed pesticides ■ Participation in external quality control *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Ingredient analysis

Our company offers a pesticide residue testing service that boasts high reliability in analytical accuracy due to our excellent technical capabilities. To address the risks of pesticide degradation and loss during the complex pretreatment stage, we confirm the recovery of all added pesticides at two different concentrations. By following this single process, we ensure highly reliable analytical results. 【Features】 ■ One of the largest "simultaneous analyses" in the country ■ Highly reliable test results due to excellent technical capabilities ■ A specialized and reassuring consultation center *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Ingredient analysis