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The laboratory team at TÜV AUSTRIA LABS is multifaceted and continuously updated on the latest developments in the food industry by participating in a wide range of research groups and related activities. Consequently, we publish a weekly newsletter to our entire mailing list.

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Soon, our laboratory will participate in the following exhibitions and fairs:

  • Zootechneia, Thessaloniki 01/25,
  • Fruit Logistica, Berlin 02/25,
  • Biofach, Nuremberg, 2/25,
  • Gulfood, Dubai 02/25,
  • Food Expo, Athens, 03/25,
  • CHEM Expo, Athens, 06/25,
  • Anuga, Cologne, 10/25

TÜV AUSTRIA LABS actively pursues the development of new methods and expertise in the field of food and beverages.

To date, we have successfully completed 14 research projects in collaboration with leading research institutions and organizations within the EU.

  1. EUREKA INTERREG GREECE-SPAIN (National Research Foundation of Greece)
    “Detection and identification of the Koroneiki variety (Olea Europea var. Microcarpa alba) in extra virgin olive oil samples.”
  1. INTERREG GREECE-SPAIN-ITALY (ETAT – Food Industry Research and Technological Development)
    “International EQUAL Project in the Food Sector.”
  1. PAVETNE (Medical School of the University of Athens)
    “Detection of allergens in patients with unexplained clinical manifestations of food allergy.”
  1. INTERREG GREECE-CYPRUS (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania & GKK Cyprus)
    “Development of a molecular biological method for the identification of protein food allergens in sesame.”
  1. INTERREG CYPRUS-ROMANIA (GSL Cyprus & University of Bucharest)
    “Development of an immunochemical method for detecting allergens and antioxidants in wines.”
  1. INNOVATION VOUCHER (Agricultural University of Athens)
    “Determination of polyphenols and fat-soluble vitamins in oils.”
  1. ARCHIMEDES (Catholic University of Portugal, TEI Athens)
    “Determination of vitamins and trace elements in Greek and Portuguese cheeses.”
  1. RESEARCH PROMOTION FOUNDATION (University of Nicosia & Pitta Dairy)
    “Identification of different types of milk added to Halloumi using specialized molecular techniques such as RT-PCR.”
  1. RESEARCH PROMOTION FOUNDATION (GKK Cyprus, Agricultural University of Athens, TEI Thessaloniki, University of Vienna)
    “Development of an innovative product: Gluten-free bread.”
  1. SEE-ERA.NET PLUS (NAGREF-GR, IMPR-SER, UKIM-FYR, FAZ-CRO)
    “Conservation and Sustainable Exploitation of Indigenous Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Traditionally Used in Southeast European Countries and the World Bank. A model approach for Sideritis spp. (Mountain Tea).”
  1. BUSINESS PRODUCT (GGL Cyprus & Open University of Nicosia)
    “Development of methods for detecting allergens using immunochemical and molecular techniques.”
  1. EMPLOYMENT (TÜV AUSTRIA FOOD ALLERGENS LABS)
    “Development of methods for detecting allergens using immunochemical and molecular techniques.”
  1. AURORA (NCSR Demokritos, H&S Technology Solutions SA, Theta Metrisis SA, Provirom Ltd)
    “Integrated Optoelectronic Silicon Platform for Ultra-Sensitive Field Environmental Analysis.”
  1. MARSFP 7 (INRA-FR, UMIL-IT, UNIBO-IT, USAMVB-RO, FGI-BU, MKU-TUR, NAGREF-GR, CSIC-ESP, MENDELU-CZE, ADNID-FR, CEPIS-FR, CRPV-IT, ETA-, SPGEVSLEVS KAR.IF-GR)

The executives of our company have a plethora of publications in scientific journals as well as contributions to scientific textbooks. Some examples include:

Textbooks & Publications in International Scientific Programs

Title: ‘’Olives and Olive Oil as Functional Foods: Bioactivity, Chemistry and Processing’’
Editors: Apostolos Paul Kiritsakis, Fereidoon Shahidi
Contributors: George Seiragakis
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, Aug 2017
ISBN: 978-1-119-13531-9

Title: ‘’Food Allergen Testing: Molecular, Immunochemical and Chromatographic Techniques’’

Editors: George Seiragakis, Dimosthenis Kizis
Contributors: J.A. Rice, A.J. Lupo, T. Lau, M. Christofakis, A. Xila, K. Rizou, A.Bartos, J.
Leszcynska, I. Majak, R. Kokkinofta, A. Lampidonis, S. Tomoskozi, K. Torok, Z. Bugyi, L.
Hajas, Ch. Alexopoulos, E. Kakoulides, E. Lampi.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, Feb 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-51920-2

Title: ‘’Food Allergens: Analysis, Instrumentation and Methods’’

Editors: Leo M.L. Nollet, Arjon J. van Hengel
Contributors: P.E. Johnson, A.I. Sancho, R.W. Crevel, E.C. Mills, C. Faeste, T. Holzhauser,
M. Roder, M. Steinhoff, A. Paschke-Kratzin, G. Seiragakis, D. Kizis, P.W. Lee, S. Taylor.
Publisher: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, Dec 2010
ISBN: 978-1-439-81503-8

 
    • A.F. Giannopoulou, E.G. Konstantakou, A.D. Velentzas, S.N. Avgeris, A.D. Lampidonis, D.J. Stravopodis et.al. – Gene-Specific Intron Retention Serves as Molecular Signature that Distinguishes Melanoma from Non-Melanoma Cancer Cells in Greek Patients, Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2019, 20(4), 937
    • G.E. Miliadis, P. Malatou, P. Tsiantas, A. Vrettakou, V.I. Evangelou, Ch. Anagnostopoulos, G. Seiragakis – Carryover effect in pesticide residues analysis by LC-MS/MS, Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society Journal – Vol. 68, 2017
    • Dimitra Tsantaki · G. Seiragakis – An EU health claim for olive oil polyphenols, New Food magazine – 19(1):17 · Feb 2016
    • Myers et al. –” AOAC SMPR® 2016.004 Standard Method Performance Requirements for Quantitative Measurement of β-Cryptoxanthin, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin in Ingredients and Dietary Supplements, FAL- CRMs”, – Journal of AOAC International, (99):4, 1105 Aug 2016
    • G. Theodorou · G. Papadomichelakis · E. Tsiplakou · A. D. Lampidonis · S. Chadio · G. Zervas · I. Politis – Effects of soyabean meal – or whey-based diets on lipid metabolism in weaned piglets – Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 99(1):92 · Jun 2014
    • C. Anagnostopoulos · K. Liapis · S. Haroutounian · G.E. Miliadis – Development of an Easy Multiresidue Method for Fat-Soluble Pesticides in Animal Products Using Gas Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry – Food Analytical Methods 7(1):205, · Jan 2014
    • Evangelou V., Bouga M., Emmanouel N, Perdikis D., Papadoulis G. – Discrimination of two natural biocontrol agents in the Mediterranean region based on mitochondrial DNA sequencing data – Biochemistry Genetics 51(11-12):825 · Dec 2013
    • C. Anagnostopoulos · G.E. Miliadis – Development and validation of an easy multiresidue method for the determination of multiclass pesticide residues using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS in olive oil and olives – Talanta 112(3):1, · Aug 2013
    • C. Anagnostopoulos · A. Bourmpopoulou · G.E. Miliadis – Development and Validation of a Dispersive Solid Phase Extraction Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Method with Electrospray Ionization for the Determination of Multiclass Pesticides and Metabolites in Meat and Milk – Analytical Letters 46(16): 2526, ·Jun 2013
    • M. Metsoviti, K. Paraskevaidi, A. Koutinas, A.P. Zeng, S. Papanikolaou – Production of 1,3-propanediol, 2,3- butanediol and ethanol by a newly isolated Klebsiella oxytoca strain growing on biodiesel-derived glycerol-based media – Process Biochemistry – 47(12):1872 · Dec 2012
    • E. Bempelou · K. Liapis · G.E. Miliadis – Validation of single residue methods for the determination of dithiocarbonates and inorganic bromide residues in plant products – Hellenic Plant Protection Journal – 5(2): 57, · Jul 2012
    • E.Touloupakis · R.Gessman · K. Kavelaki · E.Christofakis · K. Petratos · D.F. Ghanotakis – Isolation, characterization, sequencing and crystal structure of charybdin, a type I ribosome inactivating protein from Charybdis maritima agg. – FEBS Journal – 273(12): 2684, · Jun 2012
    • C. J. Anagnostopoulos · G. Balagiannis · G.E. Miliadis – Comparison of Liquid and Gas Chromatographic Mass Spectrometry for the Determination of Multiclass Pesticides at Low Concentrations – Spectroscopy Letters – 45(3):202 · Apr 2012
    • I. Politis · G. Theodorou · A.D. Lampidonis · A. Kominakis · A. Baldi – Short communication: Oxidative status and incidence of mastitis relative to blood α-tocopherol concentrations in the postpartum period in dairy cows – Journal of Dairy Science 95(12):7331 · Dec 2012
    • G. Siragakis · M. Christofakis · E. Maistrou – Profile of Tocopherols in Greek Olives and Olive Oils, Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism – 60(2):143, · Jan 2012
    • F. Hatjina, G. Tsoktouridis, M. Bougac, L. Charistos, V. Evangelou, D. Avtzis, I. Meeuse, M. Brunain, G. Smagghe, D.C. de Graaf – Polar tube protein gene diversity among Nosema ceranae strains derived from a Greek honeybee health study – Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 108(2):131 · Oct 2011
    • Bouga M., Evangelou V., Lykoudis D., Cakmak I., Hatjina F. – Genetic structure of Marchalina hellenica (Hemiptera: Margarodidae) populations from Turkey: preliminary mtDNA sequencing data – Biochemistry Genetics 49(11-12):683 · Dec 2011
    • Ch. Anagnostopoulos · P. Sarli · K. Liapis · S. Haroutounian · G.E. Miliadis – Validation of Two Variations of the QuEChERS Method for the Determination of Multiclass Pesticide Residues in Cereal-Based Infant Foods by LC–MS/MS – Food Analytical Methods 5(4): 664, · Aug 2011
    • Savvatianos S.· Giavi S. · Stefanaki E. · Seiragakis G. · Manousakis E. · Papadopoulos N.G. – Cow’s milk allergens as an infrequent cause of anaphylaxis to systemic corticosteroids – Clinical and Transl Allergy 1(1):18, · Feb 2011
    • Vassilopoulou E. · Karathanos A. · Seiragakis G. · Giavi S. · Sinaniotis A. · Douladiris N. · Fernandez-Rivas M. · Clausen M. · Papadopoulos N.G. – Risk of allergic reactions to wine, in milk, egg and fish-allergic patients – Clin Transl Allergy. 1(1):10, Oct 2011
    • I. Politis · G. Theodorou · A.D. Lampidonis · R. Chronopoulou · A. Baldi – Soya protein hydrolysates modify the expression of various pro-inflammatory genes induced by fatty acids in ovine phagocytes – The British journal of nutrition – 108(7):1246 · Dec 2011
    • A.D. Lampidonis · G Theodorou · C Pecorini · R Rebucci · A Baldi · I Politis – Cloning of the 5 ‘ regulatory regions and functional characterization of the core promoters of ovine PLAU (u-PA) and SERPIN1 (PAI-1) – Gene 489(1):11 – Sept 11G Theodorou · A.D. Lampidonis · G P Laliotis · I Bizelis · I Politis – Expression of plasminogen activator- related genes in the adipose tissue of lactating dairy sheep in the early post-weaning period – Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 96(3):403 · May 2011
    • A.D. Lampidonis · E. Rogdakis · G. Voutsinas · D.J. Stravopodis – The resurgence of Hormone-Sensitive Lipase (HSL) in mammalian lipolysis – Gene 477(1-2):1 · May 2011
    • N. Vlastaras · E. Dasenakis · K.S. Liapis · G.E. Miliadis · C. Anagnostopoulos – Validation of a multiresidue method for the determination of multiclass pesticides by using representative analytes by gas chromatography – Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 3(2):57, · Jul 2010
    • C. Anagnostopoulos · P.Sarli · G.E. Miliadis · C. Haroutounian – Validation of the QuEChERS method for the determination of 25 priority pesticide residues in cereal-based baby foods by gas chromatography with electron capture and nitrogen phosphorous detection – Plant Protection Journal 3(2):71, · Jul 2010
    • K. Flampouri · S. Mavrikou · S. Kintzios · G.E. Miliadis · P. Sarlis – Development and validation of a cellular biosensor detecting pesticide residues in tomatoes – Talanta 80(5):1799 · Mar 2010
    • C. Anagnostopoulos · G.E. Miliadis · K. Liapis · P. Sarlis – A multiresidue method for analysis of 56 pesticides in peaches using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry detection – Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 2(2):75 · Jul 2009
    • C. Anagnostopoulos · G.E. Miliadis – Method validation for the determination of pesticide residues in wheat flour by gas chromatography – Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 2(1): 15 · Jan 2009
    • D. Stravopodis · P. Karkoulis · E. Konstantakou · S. Melachroinou · A.D. Lampidonis · D. Anastasiou · S. Kachrilas · N. Messini-Nikolaki · I. Papassideri · G. Aravantinos · L. Margaritis · G. Voutsinas – Grade dependent effects on cell cycle progression and apoptosis in response to doxorubicin in human bladder cancer cell lines – International Journal of Oncology 34(1):137 · Feb 2009
    • G. Stefos · W. Becker · A.D. Lampidonis · E. Rogdakis – Cloning and functional characterization of the ovine malic enzyme promoter – Gene 428(1-2):36 · Nov 2008
    • A.D. Lampidonis · D. Stravopodis · G. Voutsinas · N. Nikolaki · G. Stefos · L. Margaritis · A. Argyrokastritis · I. Bizelis · E. Rogdakis – Cloning and functional characterization of the 5 ‘regulatory region of ovine Hormone Sensitive Lipase (HSL) gene – Gene 427(1-2):65 · Oct 2008
    • G.Siragakis · E. Christofakis – Pathogens in Food by PCR. A case study: Campylobacter in Poultry – BIO Journal 26(51):51 · Sept 2008
    • A.D. Lampidonis · A. Argyrokastritis · D. Stravopodis · G. Voutsinas · T. Ntouroupi · L. Margaritis · I. Bizelis · E. Rogdakis – Cloning and functional characterization of the ovine Hormone Sensitive Lipase (HSL) full- length cDNAs: An integrated approach – Gene 416(1-2):30 · Jul 2008
    • P. Dais · A. Spyros · S. Christophoridou · E. Hatzakis · G. Fragaki · A. Agiomyrgianaki · E. Salivaras · G. Seiragakis · D. Daskalaki · M. Tasioula-Margari · M. Brenes – Comparison of analytical methodologies basedon 1H and 31P NMR spectroscopy with conventional methods of analysis for the determination of some olive oil constituents – J. Agric. Food Chem., 55(1):577 · Apr 2007
    • D.T. Likas · N.G. Tsiropoulos · G.E. Miliadis – Rapid gas chromatographic method for the determination of famoxadone, trifloxystrobin and fenhexamid residues in tomato, grape and wine samples – J Chromaogr – 1150(12):208 · May 2007
    • Ch. Anagnostopoulos · G.E. Miliadis · P. Sarlis · B. Ziogas – Comparison of external and internal standard methods in pesticide residue determinations – International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry – 86(1):77 · Jan 2006
    • P. Georgiou · K. Liapis · G.E. Miliadis · P. Siskos – Solid phase extraction cleanup of tomato samples for the determination of pesticide residues by gas chromatography-electron capture detection – International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry – 86(1):69 · Jan 2006
    • N.G. Tsiropoulos · G.E. Miliadis · D. Likas · K. Liapis – Residues of Spiroxamine in Grapes Following Field Application and Their Fate from Vine to Wine – Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry – 53(26):10091 ·Jan 2006
    • K. Antonopoulos · Ν. Valet · D. Spiratos · G. Siragakis – Olive oil and pomace olive oil processing – Grasas Y Acetes 57(1):56 · Sept 2006
    • N. Papayannakos · C. Rakopoulos · S. Kyritsis · A. Lappas · A. Chatzigakis · G. Chlivinos · I. Liakopoulos · G. Siragakis – Pilot production and testing of biodiesel produced from greek feedstocks – ECOS 1(12): 1489, ·Jul 2006
    • G. Fragaki · A. Spyros · G. Seiragakis · E. Salivaras · P. Dais – Detection of extra virgin olive oil adulteration with lampante olive oil and refined olive oil using NMR spectroscopy and multivariate statistical analysis – J. Agric. Food Chem., 53(1):2810 · Nov 2005
    • N.G. Tsiropoulos · K. Liapis · D. Likas · G.E. Miliadis – Determination of spiroxamine residues in grapes, must, and wine by gas chromatography/ion trap-mass spectrometry – Journal of AOAC International – 88(6):1834 · Nov 2005

Invited Speakers at Seminars and Conferences

  • 13th European Pesticide Residue Workshop, Granada May 2020” Parameters affecting the determination of phosphine residues in cereals”, G.Seiragakis, G.E. Miliadis
  • 3rd EuroSciCon Conference on Food Technology, Athens 2019 – Keynote lecture,” Detection of multiple food allergens in traditional Greek products”, G.Seiragakis
  • 1st Biotechnology, Agriculture & Food Conference, Stockholm 2018 – Keynote lecture,” multi-analyte allergen analysis in food by LC-MS/MS”, G.Seiragakis
  • 7th Regular National Congress of Metrology Athens 2018 ‘Food Controls for Hazard Parameters’, G.E. Miliadis
  • 11th European Pesticide Residue Workshop, Limassol 2016
    ‘’Problems encountered in LC-MC/MS analysis for the determination of pesticide residues in food: solvent, matrix and carry-over effects’, G.E. Miliadis
  • 1st International Conference BACiF – Lodz, 2015
    ‘’Food Allergens Testing by Elisa & LC-MS/MS Techniques’’, G.Seiragakis
  • 2nd EFSA’s Scientific Conference, ‘’Shaping the future of Food Safety, together’’ – Milan 2015
    ‘’The importance of inspection in food safety assurance systems’’, A.Varlamos
  • 2nd Farmer Expo Hellas, MEC – Athens 2015
    ‘’Agricultural Products Exports: Olive Oil Innovations, Honey Problems & Prospects’’, FAL Panel

Presentations at National and International Conferences

  • 10th Greek Lipid Forum, EIE Athens November 2022
    “Determination of waxes and fatty acid methyl and ethyl esters content in olive oil by Solid Phase Extraction and Gas Chromatography” G. Miliadis, A. Bimpilas, C. Kroi, G. Seiragakis
  • MAPs Fayoum Food Safety Festival, Egypt, November 2022
    “Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Medical Aromatic, Plants, Spices & Herbs” G. Seiragakis
  • European Investment Bank Project, Trade and Competitiveness Expert Support, Paris, October 2022
    “Organoleptic Evaluation of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Testing Panels & International awards” G. Seiragakis
  • European Investment Bank Project, Trade and Competitiveness Expert Support, October 2022
    “Extra Virgin Olive Oil quality, contaminants and EU MRLs” N.Galanis
  • European Investment Bank Project, Trade and Competitiveness Expert Support, Cairo, August 2022
    “Quality & Safety of Citrus fruits. Pesticides Residues and European Imports Limitations”, N.Galanis
  • 8th Metrology Congress July 2022, Thessaloniki
    “Testing Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Food” E. Lioliou, A. Bimbilas, G. Miliadis, G. Seiragakis
  • 8th Metrology Congress July 2022, Thessaloniki
    “Phosphine residues in Food” G. Miliadis, I. Christopoulou, G. Seiragakis
  • 8th Metrology Congress July 2022, Thessaloniki
    “Ethylene oxide residues in Food” G. Miliadis, I. Christopoulou, P. Grounta, G. Seiragakis
  • 12th Greek Honey & Bee products Conference, Peiraeus December 2021
    “Antibiotics & Stimulants in Honey. Recalls in Greece and EU” G. Seiragakis
  • Online Conference on Olive Oil New York College, March 2021
    “New contaminants in olive oil from RASFF” G. Seiragakis
  • 11th Greek Honey & Bee products Conference, Peiraeus December 2020
    “Honey-Based Products and New Legislative Developments in the EU” G. Seiragakis
  • 11th International Conference on “Instrumental Methods of Analysis”, Ioannina September 2019
    “Development and Validation of Method for Determination of Food Allergens With LC-MS/MS” Rodi, M. Kostakis, N. Thomaidis, G. G.Seiragakis
  • 9th Greek Lipid Forum, National Research Foundation, Athens Jul 2021,” Essential oils of Greek and Cypriot herbs and spices”, J Kyziropoulos, C Galaktiou, G.Seiragakis
  • 11th Conference of Greek Honey and Bee products, Athens Dec 2020,” New Legislation Developments in the EU”, G.Seiragakis
  • 8th Greek Lipid Forum, National Research Foundation, Athens 2019,” Greek Avocado Oil. Quality characteristics and functional properties”, G.Seiragakis
  • 7th Ordinary Congress of Metrology, Athens 2018 ‘Mediterranean diet and pesticide residues’’, P.Tsiantas, G.E. Miliadis, G.Seiragakis ‘’Determination of phosphine residues in cereals by GC-MS/MS’’, P.Tsiantas, A. Lampidonis, G.E. Miliadis, G.Seiragakis
  • Association of Greek Chemical Society, Psycho-Social Risks in Working Enviroment, Athens 2018 ‘’Work anxiety in the Chemical Industry’’, G.Seiragakis
  • 7th National Conference of the Greek Lipid Forum, Thessaloniki 2017” Functional Characteristics of Frankfurter and pomegranate oil”, G. Seiragakis, I. Lioliou, C. Paraskevaidou
  • 3rd IMEKOFOODS, Metrology Promoting Harmonization-Standardization in Food & Nutrition, Thessaloniki 2017” Uncertainty Evaluation of Parameters used in LC-MS/MS System Suitability for the Determination of Pesticide Residues”, G. Miliadis, P. Tsiantas, K. Paraskevaidi and G. Seiragakis
  • 2nd International Conference on Biological Active Compounds in Foods, Lodz 2017” Multi-analyte allergen analysis by LC-MS/MS”, G. Seiragakis
  • 10th International Conference on Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Heraklion 2017” Detection of honey adulteration with sugar syrup addition, using LC-MS/MS and ICP-OES”, G. Seiragakis
  • 10th International Bio-detectors Conference, Sorrento 2017” Paraquat, glyphosate, atrazine and endosulfan in water by Si-based Monolithically Integrated Polychromatic Young Interferometer Biosensors”, A.Lambidonis, G. Seiragakis
  • 6th International Congress on Food Technology, Athens 2017” Antioxidant Health Claims for Riboflavin and Manganese in Cypriot Honey, G. Seiragakis
  • 5th International Congress Food from A to Z, Lodz 2016
    ‘’Rapid methods of analysis for the dairy sector’, A. Abrozniak, G.Seiragakis
  • 6th Ordinary Congress of Metrology, Athens 2016
    ‘’Determination of Mycotoxins in cereals by LC-MS triple quadrupole’’, P.Tsiantas, G.E. Miliadis
    ‘’Problems in Food Analysis using LC-MS triple quadrupole’’, G.E. Miliadis, P.Tsiantas, G.Seiragakis
    ‘’Carryover effect in Pesticides Analysis by LC-MS/MS’’, V.Evagelou, H.Anagnosotpoulos, G.E. Miliadis
  • 11th European Pesticide Residue Workshop, Limassol 2016
    ‘’Problems encountered in LC-MC/MS analysis for the determination of pesticide residues in food: solvent, matrix and carry-over effects’’, G.E. Miliadis
  • 1st International Conference BACiF – Lodz, 2015
    ‘’Food Allergens Testing by Elisa & LC-MS/MS Techniques’’, G.Seiragakis
  • 2nd EFSA’s Scientific Conference, ‘’Shaping the future of Food Safety, together’’ – Milan 2015
    ‘’The importance of inspection in food safety assurance systems’’, A.Varlamos
  • 27th National Congress in Fruits & Vegetables Science – Volos, 2015
    ‘‘Pesticides determination in fruits & vegetables with LC-MS/MS’’, P.Tsiantas, G.Seiragakis, G.Miliadis
  • 6th Greek Lipid Forum, NIR – Athens, 2015
    ‘’Determination of Aflatoxins in Greek vegetable oils’’, P.Tsiantas, F.Spithouraki, G.Seiragakis
  • 7th International Symposium IDF – Limassol, 2015
    ‘’Food Allergens in Traditional Dairy Products of Cyprus’’, G.Seiragakis
  • 8th Meat Congress during Zootechnia international exhibition in Thessaloniki, January 2025
    Monitoring of E. Coli in the meat industry using STEC MDS RT-PCR system, Sartzetaki M., Seiragakis G., Athanasiadis K., Gogkou Th.
  • 15th Honey Conference in Athens P.E.Center, December 2024
    Correlation between the organoleptic properties of honey and the presence of alkaloids in pollen by LC-MS/MS technique, Seiragakis G.,
  • 11th Greek Lipid Forum, Aristotele University of Thessaloniki, November 2024
    “Sterols profile and Squalene in olive oil using HPLC-UV or LC-MS/MS” G. Seiragakis, I. Kyziropoulos, Th. Gkogkou
  • 11th Greek Lipid Forum, Aristotele University of Thessaloniki, November 2024
    “Mineral Oils in edible oils using MOSH & MOAH analyzer” G. Seiragakis, A. Spyridaki, Th. Gkogkou
  • 75th Annual Meeting of European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP) in Florence, September 2024
    “Monitoring the prevalence of Cryptosporidium and Campylobacter in food chain such as climate change indicators” M.Sartzetaki
  • 1st Hellenic Sensory Science Conference (SensoCo) in Lemnos, June 2024
    «Official Organoleptic tests as tools for the detection of lupin alkaloids», Seiragakis G., Alexiou K., Kalogeraki K.
  • 1st Agricultural Entrepreneurship Conference in Lamia, January 2024
    “The productive potential of the land of Phthiotis. Data and prospects” G. Seiragakis
  • Filaios Event about Cultural and Marketing aspects & trends of olives and their products, Parnassos Hall, December 2023
    “When Chemistry meets Extra Virgin Olive Oil” G. Seiragakis
  • 1stConference of the School of Public Health held by the Greek Academy of Sciences, November 2023
    “Olive Oil and health aspects, Health Claims according to EU Reg 432/2012” G. Seiragakis
  • 13th International Conference on Analytical Chemistry IMA in Chania, September 2023
    “Analysis of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Food”, G. Miliadis, G. Seiragakis, C. Kroi

Informative Articles and Working Groups

Olive Oil Analysis with NMR (Olive Oil Profiling Bruker System 2.0)
Seiragakis G., A. Bipilas – Webinar, March 2023

Affidia Talks about Analytical Methods for Food Allergens
Seiragakis G. – Webinar, June 2022

12th Training Series, Interdisciplinary School of Quality Interoperability and Targeting, GES National Defense
Miliadis G., A. Varlamos, N. Galanis, Seiragakis G. – Athens, November 2020

Galanis – “Food Testing, & Outsourcing Laboratories. Food Fraud, Residues, Contaminants, Allergens” – Lecture in the Postgraduate Program of Agricultural University of Athens, Food Science and Technology, Athens, April 2019

Seiragakis G. – “Health Claims for Specific Ingredients of Virgin Olive Oil: Polyphenols and Tocopherols” – Olive Production, Jan 2017, p. 118

Seiragakis G. – “Nutritional and Health Claims Regarding Specific Ingredients of Cypriot Honey: Riboflavin and Manganese” – Cypriot Beekeeping – CYBEEAS 2016, Issue 16, p. 37.

Evangelou, Seiragakis G. – “Carob Honey (Carob Tree) Quality Characteristics and Prospects”, Cypriot Beekeeping, 16 (5):37, May 2016

Seiragakis G. – “Laboratory Analysis of Bioactive Ingredients in Packaged Foods for Health – Claim Documentation”, AllPackHellas, 72 (1):36, Feb 2016

Presentation of Critical Products FAL-QuEChERs within the Promotion Service at Fruit Logistica Spotlight Int.
Seiragakis G. – Fruchthandel Magazine, (3):17, Berlin, 2016

Precise Testing and Laboratory Equipment for Quality Control (FAL QuEChER & CRM)
N. Galanis – Middle East Food Magazine, (3):34, Beirut, 2016

Rapid Microbiological Techniques Using Specialized Equipment,
Frederic Martinez – 1st Neogen Europe Workshop on Rapid Food Safety Solutions, Athens, 2016

Laboratory Analysis of Bioactive Ingredients in Health Claims Documentation
Seiragakis G. – Food Chemistry Week (Functional Foods), Athens, 2015

Laboratory Tests for Honey Exports to the EU, USA, Canada, Japan, and Other Third Countries,
Seiragakis G. – Round Table on Honey Exports, Piraeus, 2015

Food Allergies and European Regulation 1169/2011,
A. Varlamos – Workshop in collaboration with Theodorou Automation Company, Athens, 2013

Cultivation of Aromatic & Medicinal Plants in Greece
A. Varlamos – Presentation at the Olive Oil Technology Exhibition, Athens, 2012

Identification of Unknown Compounds Using LC/TOF-MS
Miliadis G., Liapis K. – Conference of the Hellenic Society for Mass Spectrometry, ,2011

TÜV AUSTRIA LABS laboratories maintain direct interpersonal contact and communication with customers, partners, professionals and other organisations in the food industry, providing you with the latest news and developments and supporting any concerns you may have. In addition to the above-mentioned relationships, the company’s executives participate in several national and international exhibitions related to the food industry, in order to transfer their knowledge and explain their proposals. Some of the international exhibitions that we participate in with a kiosk are the following:

 

  • Food Expo – Athens
  • Detrop Oenos – Thessaloniki
  • Agrotica/Zootechnia – Thessaloniki, SIAL – Paris, Anuga – Cologne, Fruit Logistica – Berlin, FHA F&B Asia – Singapore, Freskon – Thessaloniki
  • Gulfood – Dubai
  • AgriteQ – Qatar
  • Polagra Tech – Poznan
  • Biofaq – Nuremberg
  • FoodTech – Athens
  • CHEMExpo- Athens
  • Artoza International trade fair for Bakery & Patisserie – Athens
  • Fruit Logistica- Berlin
  • International Oil Festival & Wine Expo – Warsaw
  • Agro Quality – Athens
  • POLAGRA-TECH – Poznan
  • Free From Food – Amsterdam
  • Fruit Attraction IFEMA – Madrid

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