{"id":209433,"date":"2025-08-28T07:54:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T06:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/?page_id=209433"},"modified":"2025-08-28T07:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T06:54:04","slug":"meyve-ve-sebzeler","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/tr\/sektorler\/meyve-ve-sebzeler\/","title":{"rendered":"Meyve ve Sebzelerde G\u0131da G\u00fcvenli\u011fi ve Kalitesinin Sa\u011flanmas\u0131"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fruits and vegetables are fundamental to a healthy diet, providing essential&nbsp;<strong>vitamins, minerals, and nutrients<\/strong>. However, ensuring their&nbsp;<strong>safety and quality<\/strong>&nbsp;is a growing challenge due to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12716\">contaminants<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/pesticide-residues-in-food\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14128\">pesticide residues<\/a>, and microbiological risks<\/strong>. Strict&nbsp;<strong>regulatory standards<\/strong>&nbsp;and advanced&nbsp;<strong>analytical techniques<\/strong>&nbsp;are required to maintain consumer trust and product integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;<strong>Europe<\/strong>, the fruit and vegetable sector is valued at around&nbsp;<strong>50 billion euros<\/strong>, with&nbsp;<strong>Spain and Italy<\/strong>&nbsp;leading in production and exports. Given the high&nbsp;<strong>consumer expectations<\/strong>&nbsp;for safety, sustainability, and transparency, the industry must&nbsp;<strong>continuously evolve<\/strong>&nbsp;to meet stringent regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-accordion\">\n            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">EU Main Regulations Related to Fruits and Vegetables<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC 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href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2002\/178\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Regulation (EC) 178\/2002<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Establishes the general principles of food law and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2004\/852\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Regulation (EC) 852\/2004<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Defines hygiene requirements for food products.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2005\/2073\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Regulation (EC) 2073\/2005<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Sets microbiological criteria for food products.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2003\/1829\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Regulation (EC) 1829\/2003<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Governs food and feed containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2005\/396\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Regulation (EC) 396\/2005<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Establishes\u00a0<b>Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs)<\/b>\u00a0for pesticides in food and feed.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2023\/915\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Regulation (EU) 2023\/915<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Defines maximum levels for certain contaminants in food and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1881\/2006.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2018\/848\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Regulation (EU) 2018\/848<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Governs\u00a0<b>organic production<\/b>\u00a0and labeling of organic products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These regulations ensure\u00a0<b>food safety, quality, and traceability<\/b>\u00a0across the supply chain.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    \n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-12696_719416-6e .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-12696_719416-6e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-12696_719416-6e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Market Trends and Consumer Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>fruit and vegetable industry<\/strong>&nbsp;is evolving to meet&nbsp;<strong>high food safety and quality standards<\/strong>, influenced by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sustainable farming practices<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Organic farming, integrated production, and zero-residue approaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental concerns<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculture.ec.europa.eu\/farming\/organic-farming\/organic-action-plan_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Green Deal<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;promotes reduced pesticide use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consumer awareness<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Demand for&nbsp;<strong>transparent sourcing<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>certified quality products<\/strong>&nbsp;is rising.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To address these challenges,&nbsp;<strong>M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences supports agribusinesses with accredited laboratory services<\/strong>&nbsp;that ensure compliance with food safety regulations and evolving market expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-12696_47605f-ca .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-12696_47605f-ca .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-12696_47605f-ca\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences: Comprehensive Analytical Services for Fruits and Vegetables<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pesticide Residue Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pesticide residues are&nbsp;<strong>one of the most critical chemical hazards<\/strong>&nbsp;in the fruit and vegetable sector, especially for&nbsp;<strong>vulnerable consumer groups<\/strong>&nbsp;such as children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences provides:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extended multi-residue screening (&gt;900 active substances).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anionic and cationic pesticide analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated profiles for organic, baby food, and zero-residue production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UNI EN ISO 15662:2018 compliant methods<\/strong>&nbsp;(QuEChERS extraction).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/pesticide-residues-in-food\/\">Our Pesticide Residues Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.png 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mycotoxins-and-plant-toxins-analysis\"><strong>Mycotoxins and Plant Toxins Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1.png 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>Climate change and&nbsp;<strong>agricultural intensification<\/strong>&nbsp;have increased the&nbsp;<strong>prevalence of mycotoxins<\/strong>&nbsp;in fresh produce. These fungal toxins pose a&nbsp;<strong>serious health risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key analyses include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LC-MS\/MS multi-residue screening for regulated mycotoxins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targeted analysis for Alternaria mycotoxins, Patulin (in fruit pur\u00e9es), and ergot alkaloids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant toxin detection, including pyrrolizidine alkaloids and tropane alkaloids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/mycotoxins\/\">More on Mycotoxins<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/plant-toxins\/\">More on Plant Toxins<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heavy-metals-and-inorganic-contaminants-analysis\"><strong>Heavy Metals and Inorganic Contaminants Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavy metals and inorganic contaminants&nbsp;<strong>accumulate in fruits and vegetables<\/strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong>soil, water, and air pollution<\/strong>, posing&nbsp;<strong>long-term health risks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comprehensive testing for cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium, and inorganic arsenic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detection of nitrites and nitrates in vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/heavy-metals-in-food\/\">Our Heavy Metals Solutions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nutritional-analysis-and-labeling-compliance\"><strong>Nutritional Analysis and Labeling Compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruits and vegetables&nbsp;<strong>contain high levels of vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds<\/strong>, which define their nutritional value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our laboratories provide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete nutrient profiling (vitamins, minerals, fiber, macronutrients, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labeling compliance for nutritional claims under&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2011\/1169\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation (EU) 1169\/2011<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/composition-nutritional-analysis\/\">Composition &amp; Nutritional Analysis<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gmo-analysis\"><strong>GMO Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In the EU,&nbsp;<strong>GMOs must be labeled<\/strong>&nbsp;if their content exceeds&nbsp;<strong>0.9%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GMO screening for authorized and non-authorized events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification and quantification of specific GMO events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2.png 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/gmo-analysis\/\">GMO Testing &amp; Analysis<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-allergen-detection-in-fruits-and-vegetables\"><strong>Allergen Detection in Fruits and Vegetables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food allergens, such as&nbsp;<strong>celery and tree nuts<\/strong>, pose a&nbsp;<strong>serious health risk<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Rigorous testing<\/strong>&nbsp;is essential to prevent cross-contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our expertise includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ELISA and PCR-based allergen detection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2011\/1169\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation (EU) 1169\/2011<\/a>\u00a0compliance for allergen labeling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/allergen-management\/\">Allergen Management<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-microbiological-testing-for-fresh-produce\"><strong>Microbiological Testing for Fresh Produce<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3.png 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Fruits and vegetables can be contaminated by&nbsp;<strong>bacteria<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>viruses<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>fungi<\/strong>&nbsp;through soil, irrigation water, and handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our microbiological testing includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pathogen detection (<em>Salmonella<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Listeria<\/em>,\u00a0<em>E. coli<\/em>, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2005\/2073\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation (EC) 2073\/2005<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/microbiology-food-testing\/\">Microbiology Testing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shelf-life-studies-for-fruits-and-vegetables\"><strong>Shelf Life Studies for Fruits and Vegetables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Determining&nbsp;<strong>the shelf life<\/strong>&nbsp;of fresh, processed, and frozen products is&nbsp;<strong>crucial for quality assurance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences provides:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chemical, microbiological, and sensory evaluations over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelf-life optimization studies for fresh-cut and heat-treated products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/laboratory-testing\/specific-studies\/shelf-life-studies\/\">Shelf Life Studies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-food-authenticity-and-fraud-prevention\"><strong>Food Authenticity and Fraud Prevention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring&nbsp;<strong>the authenticity of fruits and vegetables<\/strong>&nbsp;is vital for&nbsp;<strong>brand protection<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>consumer trust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DNA-based species identification<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Isotopic analysis for geographical origin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traceability systems<\/strong>\u00a0to confirm organic certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-12696_fdb415-45 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-12696_fdb415-45 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-12696_fdb415-45\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr 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class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/acknowledgements-and-authorizations\/\">Our accreditations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MXNS_360_Wheel_2024-1006x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MXNS_360_Wheel_2024-1006x1024.png 1006w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MXNS_360_Wheel_2024-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MXNS_360_Wheel_2024-768x782.png 768w, https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MXNS_360_Wheel_2024.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ About\u00a0<\/strong>Food Safety and Quality in Fruits and Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-accordion\">\n            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">What are the main risks of consuming contaminated fruits and vegetables?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 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-80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>Contaminants can cause\u00a0<b>foodborne illnesses<\/b>\u00a0(e.g., E. coli, Salmonella), while\u00a0<b>chemical residues and heavy metals<\/b>\u00a0pose\u00a0<b>long-term health risks<\/b>.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">How do food companies ensure the authenticity of fruits and vegetables?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span 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                  <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>Authenticity is verified using\u00a0<b>DNA testing, isotopic analysis, and strict labeling regulations<\/b>\u00a0to prevent fraud.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">What are the best methods for contaminant detection in fresh produce?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n 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                   <p>Advanced\u00a0<b>mass spectrometry, chromatography, and PCR-based diagnostics<\/b>\u00a0are used to detect chemical and biological contaminants.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">What regulations govern food safety in fresh fruits and vegetables?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span 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