BIOLAN’s Innovative BIOMILK 7000 Lactose Measurement System Receives International AOAC Certification
Advanced biosensor technology strengthens its position as a key solution for lactose monitoring in the food industry
BIOMILK 7000 LAC enables lactose measurement in less than one minute at any stage of the production process
AOAC certification confirms the reliability of BIOMILK 7000 LAC at the same level as official reference methods
The market for lactose-free and low-lactose products has experienced significant growth in recent years, a trend that is expected to continue strongly over the coming years. This market evolution is closely linked to increasing concerns about gut health, digestive sensitivity and allergens and, according to various reports (Fortune Business Insights, 2026), the sector could achieve compound annual growth rates exceeding 8%.
Accurate lactose measurement has become essential within the food industry, both from a food safety perspective and to ensure strict compliance with current regulations. Regulatory authorities currently require residual lactose concentrations to remain below 100 ppm (mg/L) for products marketed under the “lactose-free” label. As a result, the sector demands precise and reliable solutions for measuring lactose levels throughout the production chain. In response to this need, innovative systems capable of delivering rapid analysis directly within the production process are becoming increasingly widespread.
One of the pioneering companies in this field is the Basque company BIOLAN, which specialises in analysis and diagnostics through advanced biosensors for the food and healthcare sectors. The company markets BIOMILK 7000 LAC, a portable device for measuring lactose levels in dairy products that brings laboratory testing directly to any point within the production process, delivering objective and accurate results in less than one minute.
The technology has now received AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested Methods (PTM) certification, an accreditation that places BIOLAN’s measurement system on a par with current official reference methods in terms of reliability. In addition, unlike many conventional systems, the BIOMILK 7000 LAC method is based on a simple, pre-calibrated biotest measurement device that enables users to obtain results almost instantly.
This accreditation adds to the recognition previously granted by AOAC as an Official Method of Analysis (OMA) to another of BIOLAN’s lactose measurement solutions, BIOMILK 3000 LAC. These international recognitions further confirm the growing importance of biosensor-based technological solutions for monitoring critical parameters within the food industry. They also represent a significant step forward for the competitiveness of the sector, enabling rapid and reliable in-house quality control at any stage of production with complete confidence.
BIOLAN, a Basque biotechnology company with almost 20 years of experience in the market, covers the entire value chain, from the development and manufacture to the commercialisation of its own innovative analytical and diagnostic solutions for the food and healthcare sectors. For more than a decade, the company has provided the global dairy industry with methods for monitoring and controlling product quality and safety. Today, this product line is present in more than 30 countries, with many of the world’s leading dairy companies among its customers.
