SICIT Chemitech

Product health and safety have always been the cornerstones of sustainable business operations at SICIT Chemitech. The quality control laboratory is the hub where the high quality of products is guaranteed through a series of meticulous tests. From the verification of incoming chemical products to checks during the production process and the analysis of finished products, the laboratory ensures compliance with strict technical specifications and the high quality standards set by regulations.

Thanks to its extensive experience and knowledge in the field of analytical determinations, especially in the characterisation of protein hydrolysates, SICIT Chemitech excels in efficiency and precision, using a UNI EN ISO 9001:20151 compliant quality management system. This excellence was further enhanced by the significant expansion and technological modernisation in 2021, which included the acquisition of advanced instruments.

Monitored parameters

SICIT Chemitech's Quality Control laboratory performs accurate analysis of a wide range of parameters, varying between 85.000 and 90.000 each year.

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They include:

A total of approximately

8.000 samples each year are managed

ensuring a comprehensive and detailed analytical coverage.

Nitrogen, carbon and amino acids
Nitrogen and carbon, verified through elemental analysis on all batches from production intermediates to the finished product, are elements that quickly and reliably characterize the quality of protein hydrolysates.
The high amino acid content characterizing our products is constantly monitored thanks to the use of modern and upgraded instrumentation. All 19 amino acids composing our hydrolysates are monitored and quantified using HPLC with fluorometric detection.
Molecular weights
According to European Regulation No. 142 of 2011, protein hydrolysates obtained from animal by-products must be hydrolyzed to a molecular weight below 10,000 Da. SICIT ensures compliance with this requirement through molecular exclusion chromatography analysis, utilizing an analytical protocol developed and validated in collaboration with the University of Pavia and the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute.
Detection of trace contaminants
All our products are monitored for contaminant presence, determining trace and ultra-trace metals. The use of next-generation instruments like ICP-OES and ICP-MS allows simultaneous analysis of multiple elements in a single execution.
The ICP technique is based on the use of a plasma torch, where phenomena such as vaporization, dissociation, excitation, and/or ionization of the sample occur. While ICP-OES quantification relies on measuring excited atoms and ions at characteristic wavelengths for the specific elements measured, ICP-MS measures the atomic mass via mass spectrometry (MS).
Microbiological analyses
European Regulation No. 142 of 2011 mandates a specific hydrolysis protocol, defining pH, temperature, pressure, reaction times, and requiring pathogen monitoring. SICIT ensures the absence of both pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, which could otherwise reduce the product's stability over time.

Analyses and instruments

SICIT Chemitech uses the following state-of-the-art equipment to perform its analyses:

  • LC-MS and GC-MS mass spectrometers.
  • ICP-OES and ICP-MS spectrometers.
  • Elemental analysers.
  • Liquid chromatography with fluorimetry detector and spectrometry.
  • Ion chromatography.
  • Preparative liquid chromatography.

These instruments enable SICIT Chemitech to remain at the forefront of innovation and ensure the highest quality.



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Traceability procedure

The traceability procedure adopted by SICIT Chemitech is an excellent example of its commitment to ensuring transparency and safety at every stage of the production process.

Each batch of final product is rigorously identified with a unique number, establishing a direct link with the relevant batch of raw material. This methodology not only provides customers with in-depth knowledge of the products they purchase, it is also essential for rapid and targeted intervention in the event of non-conformities being detected. The Sales Department deals with customer reports, while the Quality Control Department intervenes in matters of analytical compliance or organoleptic problems, demonstrating an integrated and responsive company system.

The constant strive for operational excellence and effective response to customer needs result in a quality commitment that goes beyond mere regulatory compliance, attesting to the company's professionalism and responsibility towards its stakeholders.

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