New bisphenol A limit value for drinking water

23-Apr-2024 - Drinking water in Germany is a high quality and very strictly controlled foodstuff. A new drinking water ordinance introduced last year now also sets a limit value for the common substance bisphenol A. This substance is used in the production of plastics and resins. It is used in the manufacture ...

Butter and its alternatives

TÜV SÜD explains

27-Oct-2023 - Where there used to be butter and margarine in the grocery store, consumers today find the most diverse variations. From vegan butter substitutes to so-called blended spreads. In the run-up to the advent baking season, TÜV SÜD provides information on the properties of butter and butter ...

Variety in pasta and noodles is becoming ever greater

24-Oct-2022 - Pasta is popular. Whether as fresh pasta or dried, whether purchased or homemade: There are numerous variants and forms. But the variety is also increasing in the raw materials used. Pasta based on lentils, chickpeas or rice and other grains such as spelt are expanding the range of classic pasta ...

Preserving, pickling and fermenting: How fruits and vegetables keep for a long time

Food waste prevention

25-Aug-2022 - The supply of fresh fruit and vegetables is particularly large in summer. But fresh food can also be preserved at home all year round by canning, pickling or fermenting. This is easy on the household budget and avoids food waste. Preserving, pickling and fermenting are classic methods of ...

Vegetable dyes in food

29-Mar-2022 - Colorful hard-boiled eggs have been a symbol of the Easter holidays and the approach of spring for centuries. Recently, vegetable dyes have again been increasingly used for egg dyeing. But a wide range of other foods can also be dyed in this way. TÜV SÜD provides an overview of vegetable dyes ...

Plant-based drinks and meatless burgers: what's in substitute products

16-Mar-2022 - The concept of a more sustainable diet involves eating less animal-based foods and more plant-based foods. Resource-conserving consumption and the promotion of one's own health are important goals here. Retailers are expanding their product ranges accordingly. TÜV SÜD provides an overview of ...

25 years of quality and safety in the food sector

01-Mar-2021 - Founded 25 years ago as LSG Hygiene Institute GmbH (LHI) and a subsidiary of Lufthansa Service Holding AG (LSG), the company has been owned by TÜV SÜD for many years - since July 2013 under the name TÜV SÜD Food Safety Institute GmbH (FSI). The aim and voluntary commitment is to guarantee food ...

Third-party assessment ensures food safety

World Accreditation Day 2020

09-Jun-2020 - On the occasion of World Accreditation Day on 9 June 2020, TÜV SÜD points out the important role that certification plays in food safety. World Accreditation Day goes back to an initiative launched by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation ...

That's in meat substitutes

15-Jul-2019 - Conscious meat and sausage consumption and thus meat-free product innovations are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. In the meantime not only vegan grill sausages, but also burger products based on plant proteins have reached the mass market. Numerous start-ups bring innovative meat ...

TÜV SÜD study shows that consumers are particularly aware of safety issues around animal products

20-Jun-2017 - Product safety is a critical issue for the food industry. Shoppers expect to be provided with concrete details about the foods they buy, enabling them to decide which foods are safe to purchase and consume. The results of TÜV SÜD’s Safety Gauge study show that consumers are particularly sensitive ...