High-resolution mass detector advances food and environmental safety

Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled the Orbitrap Exploris™ EFOX Mass Detector, the first high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) Orbitrap system purpose-built for environmental and food safety laboratories. Designed to tackle persistent global contaminants, including PFAS, pesticides, and other pollutants, the EFOX system brings research-grade precision into routine testing, helping laboratories deliver faster, richer, and more reliable data to safeguard public health.

Unlike traditional high-resolution systems, which are often retrofitted research platforms, the Orbitrap Exploris EFOX was engineered from the ground up for environmental and food analysis. Drawing on the award-winning Orbitrap technology that transformed biological research, it allows labs to detect ultra-trace levels of PFAS and other contaminants with confidence. Intuitive operation and minimal setup mean results can be delivered in minutes - without compromising data quality or throughput.

“As labs face increasing pressure to provide faster, more accurate results under tighter budgets and evolving regulations, the Orbitrap Exploris EFOX offers a game-changing solution,” said Lidija Raicevic, Vice President and Environmental and Food Safety Lead at Thermo Fisher Scientific. “This high-resolution mass detector enables full-scan analysis, supports local testing, and accelerates quality control to make our environment and food safer.”

The system captures full-scan, high-resolution data from every sample, allowing retrospective searches for newly discovered compounds without reinjecting samples. Built-in workflows for key environmental contaminants streamline compliance, cutting months from method development and reducing operational costs.

Integrated with the Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS), the Orbitrap Exploris EFOX offers a guided interface for processing and reporting, minimising training needs and speeding review cycles. When paired with the Vanquish™ dual channel UHPLC, the platform delivers robust performance, flexibility, and productivity for a wide range of environmental and food testing requirements.

Thermo Fisher also continues to support triple quadrupole workflows through the TSQ Altis™ Plus EFOX MS, a dedicated edition optimised for environmental and food analysis.

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