Recent cases requiring the Government Chemist’s help have ranged from genetically modified rice from China to pesticides and mycotoxins in different foods, according to a referee analyst.
Paul Hancock
There is a broader consideration these days of what safe and authentic food actually means, according to the chief executive of Food Standards Scotland.
Geoff Ogle told attendees at the
Public analyst laboratories are facing a number of challenges but there are also opportunities, according to the president of the Association of Public Analysts (APA) in the United Kingdom.
APA
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in referee cases but requests have increased in complexity, according to the Government Chemist.
Paul Hancock, referee analyst and head at the
A group of experts has identified persistent issues with allergen testing and depleted resources, skills, scientific capability and sampling as key drivers influencing the food and feed sector.
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