LECO Corporation

Modern food labs face a daunting reality: contaminants like MOSH/MOAH, pesticides, and NIAS are becoming too complex for conventional methods. Standard LC–GC–FID often provides data without clarity, struggling to distinguish MOAH from natural terpenes or MOSH from POSH. This leaves labs vulnerable to missing unknowns—a critical risk under EFSA, Codex, and FSMA guidelines.LECO’s GCxGC–TOFMS platform solves this by transforming detective work into routine compliance. By combining two-dimensional chromatography with time-of-flight mass spectrometry, we offer specialized workflows for distinct challenges:MOSH/MOAH: Achieve accurate quantitation and cleaner separation of complex hydrocarbon mixtures. Our system removes interferences and identifies chemical biomarkers to trace contamination sources. Pesticides & NIAS: Tackle difficult food matrices that overwhelm standard systems. Maintain full-spectrum sensitivity for effective non-targeted screening, catching emerging contaminants before they trigger regulatory issues. Our platform provides the depth needed to identify potential interferences and the source of contamination, ensuring global compliance. Whether you are testing chocolate for mineral oils, spices for pesticides, or packaging for extractables, LECO delivers the confidence and speed required by today’s regulatory landscape.