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Industry
Milk adulteration: what laboratory testing methods are available?

Milk adulteration: what laboratory testing methods are available?

Milk adulteration is a threat to the quality and conformity of dairy products. What methods can be used to detect these frauds quickly, reliably and ...

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Industry
How to check the naturalness of a flavor using carbon 14?

How to check the naturalness of a flavor using carbon 14?

Test the naturalness of your flavors and dietary supplements using radiocarbon and stable isotopes. Carbon 14 and stable isotopes allow...

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Industry
Why trust an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory for your stable isotope analyses?

Why trust an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory for your stable isotope analyses?

Stable isotope measurements play a key role in the quality control and traceability of industrial materials. But how can you be sure of the reliability of your results? By entrusting your...

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Industry
ISCC Plus certification: how to secure your biobased supply chains?

ISCC Plus certification: how to secure your biobased supply chains?

Increasing demands for traceability and sustainability make ISCC Plus certification a strategic asset for manufacturers involved in biobased products. Find out more...

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Industry
ISO 21644: an essential framework for CSR analysis

ISO 21644: an essential framework for CSR analysis

EN ISO 21644 is an essential standard for ensuring the compliance and traceability of solid recovered fuels (SRF). But how can you be sure that your materials comply ...

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Industry
How to recognize adulterated honey

How to recognize adulterated honey

Honey adulteration is a growing threat to the industry, compromising quality, conformity and traceability. Addition of exogenous sugars, falsification of origin, purity tests ins...

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Industry
The "Biosourced Product" label: what percentage of biosourced material is used in your industrial paints?

The "Biosourced Product" label: what percentage of biosourced material is used in your industrial paints?

Biosourced paints are revolutionizing the industry with solutions that are both ecological and high-performance. But how do you guarantee their quality and obtain the precious "Produit Biosou...

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Industry
How to detect the adulteration of an essential oil?

How to detect the adulteration of an essential oil?

The adulteration of essential oils threatens the quality of many natural products. How can professionals ensure the purity of these ingredients? Discover the methods...

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Industry
What support is available for biogas production projects?

What support is available for biogas production projects?

Biogas production is a real strategic opportunity for industrial companies striving to reduce their energy costs and valorize their production waste. Find out more about...

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Art market
How to recognize bronze and differentiate it from brass?

How to recognize bronze and differentiate it from brass?

Distinguishing a work of art in bronze from one in brass is not possible at a glance, however expert. Deceptive patinas, invisible restorations, sophisticated forgeries...

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Archaeology
The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?

The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?

How do you know whether a work of art, an archaeological object or a heritage item is really as old as it claims to be? Carbon-14 dating is often the method of choice, but it can also be used to...

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Art market
How to recognize a forged signature on a painting?

How to recognize a forged signature on a painting?

A simple signature can make the difference between an anonymous work and a masterpiece valued in the millions on the art market. But what happens when that signature is...

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Archaeology
What role does anthracology play in preventive excavations?

What role does anthracology play in preventive excavations?

Anthracology plays a key role in preventive excavations: by studying archaeological coals, it sheds light on past human practices and paves the way for carbon dating...

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Art market
How to recognize an authentic bronze object?

How to recognize an authentic bronze object?

Knowing how to recognize an authentic antique bronze is a strategic issue for art professionals, to guard against fakes. Patina, composition, corrosion: every clue can help you...

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Carbon 14
How does carbon-14 dating work?

How does carbon-14 dating work?

How can you authenticate a work of art or an archaeological relic with scientific rigor? Carbon-14 dating offers a reliable and precise method for analyzing organic materials...

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