ANASCAN LAHN

LAHN (Natural Oil Analysis Laboratory) specialises in the quality of control of natural oils and saffron. We prepare conformity reports in relation to the AFNOR, ISO and CODEX standards, the Pharmacopoeia or European regulations. The quality control of olive oils serves to establish EXTRA VIRGIN conformity, which is mandatory when marketing olive oil pursuant to regulation CE 2568/91. We analyse all types of edible oil (sunflower, walnut, hazelnut, camelina, safflower, castor, sweet almond, sesame, hemp, rapeseed, nigella, grape seed, soya, argan, etc.) and prepare conformity reports in relation to the CODEX standard. The laboratory analyses the composition of essential oils (lavender, lavandin, thyme, sage, rosemary, hyssop, etc. We prepare allergen data sheets, standard data sheets and IFRA certificates for the use of essential oils as ingredients in cosmetic products. The laboratory can also analyse a number of physico-chemical parameters: acid value, peroxide value, density, refractometry. The peroxide value is particularly important in evaluating the dates of minimum durability (DMD) of oils. The laboratory also analyses saffron in accordance with the ISO 3632 standard. Our laboratory performs all these analyses and prepares the regulatory documents with a high level of reactivity. Our reports can be prepared in French or English.