Restek provides complete solution for furan and alkylfurans analysis in food testing labs
Certified reference materials simplify GC-based testing of furan compounds
1 Jul 2026Product news
Restek is providing food testing laboratories worldwide with a complete solution for analyzing furan and alkylfurans in food and beverage samples, combining ISO-accredited certified reference materials (CRMs), dependable gas chromatography (GC) columns, and optimized chromatography methods.
This integrated approach supports laboratories that must meet regulatory and method requirements, including AOAC SMPR 2019.004 and Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/495, by simplifying method setup, improving accuracy, and enhancing efficiency in the analysis of these critical process contaminants.
Comprehensive multicomponent furan and alkylfurans standards
As furan and alkylfurans testing continues to evolve, food testing labs rely on accurate CRMs to ensure reliable quantification and method performance. Restek’s three multicomponent mixes, manufactured and QC-tested in Restek’s ISO accredited labs, provide all native and labeled compounds listed by AOAC SMPR 2019.004 and Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/495 in three convenient ampuls.
The native Furan/Alkylfurans Standard includes:
- Furan
- 2-Methylfuran
- 3-Methylfuran
- 2,5-Dimethylfuran
- 2-Ethylfuran
- 2-Butylfuran
- 2-Pentylfuran
- 2,3-Dimethylfuran
Isotopically labeled standards for isotope dilution methods
For laboratories performing isotope dilution, Restek offers two labeled Furan/Alkylfurans Standard Mixes that align with regulatory method requirements and support robust quantitation.
Labeled Furan/Alkylfurans Standard Mix 1 contains:
- Furan-d4
- 2-Methylfuran-d3
- 3-Methylfuran-d3
Labeled Furan/Alkylfurans Standard Mix 2 contains:
- 2,5-Dimethylfuran-d6
- 2-Ethylfuran-d5
- 2-Butylfuran-d9
- 2-Pentylfuran-d11
These labeled standards are designed to be used alongside the native mix to support accurate isotope dilution GC analysis of furan and alkylfurans in complex food matrices.
Simplified preparation and flexible method development
By combining all listed furan and alkylfurans compounds into three ampuls, Restek reduces preparation complexity for food testing laboratories. This streamlined format helps minimize preparation errors, save analyst time, and decrease overall testing costs, particularly for labs implementing isotope dilution workflows.
With a high concentration of 100 μg/mL, these standards also provide additional flexibility for creating working standards at a range of concentrations, supporting method development, validation, and routine quality control in furan and alkylfurans testing.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Restek support ISO-compliant furan and alkylfurans analysis in food and beverage testing labs?
Restek provides an integrated solution combining ISO-accredited certified reference materials, dependable GC columns, and optimized chromatography methods. This package helps food and beverage testing laboratories meet AOAC SMPR 2019.004 and Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/495 requirements by simplifying method setup, improving accuracy, and enhancing efficiency in the analysis of furan and alkylfurans.
What compounds are included in Restek’s native Furan/Alkylfurans Standard for food contaminant testing?
Restek’s native Furan/Alkylfurans Standard includes furan, 2-methylfuran, 3-methylfuran, 2,5-dimethylfuran, 2-ethylfuran, 2-butylfuran, 2-pentylfuran, and 2,3-dimethylfuran. These compounds cover all native analytes listed by AOAC SMPR 2019.004 and Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/495 for multicomponent furan and alkylfurans testing in food and beverage samples.
How do Restek’s labeled Furan/Alkylfurans Standard Mixes enhance isotope dilution GC analysis in food testing?
Restek’s labeled mixes contain isotopically labeled analogs of furan and key alkylfurans, designed for isotope dilution methods. Used alongside the native mix, they support robust quantitation of furan and alkylfurans in complex food matrices, reduce preparation complexity, save analyst time, and provide flexibility for method development and routine quality control.