CFIA 2026: let’s meet to discuss food safety challenges
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What is an oleaginous plant?
Oleaginous plants encompass a wide variety of plants, whether seeds (rapeseed, sunflower, soya) or fruits (olives, palm kernel fruits). Their distinguishing feature? A high fatty acid content and very low water content, making them the main source for oil extraction.
These fats are processed by the food industry to meet consumers’ nutritional and culinary needs.
Managing risks and compliance
In a sector subject to constant regulatory changes, industry players (producers, processors and distributors) must ensure flawless food safety. Managing production involves preventing several types of threats:
- Allergen management: Increased vigilance is required regarding tree nuts, certain specific seeds and gluten traces, to protect the health of sensitive consumers.
- Chemical and biological contamination: Ensuring the absence of residues above regulatory levels or pathogens throughout the chain.
Innovation & Methods
Our expertise
We offer analyses designed to check the regulatory compliance of your foodstuffs.
Pesticides
piperonyl butoxide, glyphosate, chlormequat, mepiquat…piperonyl butoxide, glyphosate, chlormequat, mepiquat…
Mycotoxins
aflatoxins (Σ B1,B2, G1,G2).
Alternaria toxins
in sunflower oil.
Process contaminants
Glycidol, 3-MCPD, 2-MCPD, PAH
Phtalates
SMLs set for materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
Heavy metals
lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, copper…
GMOs
all species for cross-contamination control.
Dioxins, Microbiology, nitrates, nitrites
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Allergens
walnut, cashew, pecan, macadamia, Brazil nut, almond, hazelnut, peanut, pistachio, celery, soya + strong expertise in gluten.
Nutritional values
acid value, peroxide value, fatty acid profile…
Authenticity
Fatty acid profile for olive oils and interpretation of oil adulteration.
Regulations
Our regulatory team supports you in assessing the compliance of your products through daily monitoring of applicable regulations and directives, draft texts and standards.
Our experts Céline and Aurélie are ready to help.
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Audit
Carry out an auditA comprehensive quality audit to assess your production practices and ensure your products’ compliance. Our experts will provide tailored recommendations to optimise your processes and reduce risks.
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Traceability
Discover our toolWe help you implement effective traceability systems to ensure transparency throughout the cereal production chain. You can track each batch from cultivation to final use.
Testimonial
A challenge to overcome?
We have the solution!
Whether you are a producer, buyer or project manager,
we help you ensure the quality, safety and compliance of your products at every stage.
For my cold-pressed oils, seed quality is essential. By checking oxidation and oil purity right from extraction, I ensure my products retain all their nutritional and flavour properties.
+1,000 satisfied customers
Research and expertise
A research centre at your service
We drive your projects forward with tailor-made solutions and close support. Technical expertise, full traceability and rigorous compliance: we turn your constraints into performance levers.
Our experts are committed to helping you:
- Secure your production with high-precision analyses.
- Master your traceability, from raw material to finished product.
- Anticipate regulatory changes to ensure your compliance.
ACCREDITATIONS
Our accreditations
Phytocontrol is accredited by COFRAC and holds one of the most comprehensive and extensive accreditation scopes for analysing the quality of your products.
Our accreditations and recognitions
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We support you from order to delivery of results.
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