The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has introduced ERM-BD801, a certified reference material for detecting cocoa-butter equivalents in chocolate, replacing the exhausted IRMM-801. This advancement is crucial for maintaining authenticity testing against non-compliance cases in Germany and the UK, which highlight issues with misleading labeling and ingredient claims. Validated reference materials are essential for effective enforcement in the chocolate industry.
MoniQa 2nd conference on food fraud and allergen managemen report, by Michael Walker (UK, Government Chemist)
Government Chemist contributes to international conference on food fraud and allergen management, Vienna 7th & 8th June 2018 (by Michael Walker) Michael Walker represented the Government Chemist at the second MoniQA conference on food fraud and allergen management, in Vienna 7th and 8th June 2018. Michael attended a MoniQA allergen task group meeting, gave a … Continue reading MoniQa 2nd conference on food fraud and allergen managemen report, by Michael Walker (UK, Government Chemist)
