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  • Public Analyst Labs Named as Centres of Expertise for Food Authenticity Testing


    Following the Elliott review in 2013-14, the UK Government committed to setting up a Virtual Food Authenticity Network to help bring those involved in food authenticity testing together in a more coordinated way. 13 UK Centres of Expertise have been identified and listed on the Food Authenticity Network website.

    The listing of a Centre of Expertise on the food authenticity network is an acknowledgment that the organisation has a particular expertise in authenticity testing either for a particular technique/ food commodity or authenticity testing more generally. It is intended as a guide for those looking for information about food authenticity testing capability in the UK. Both Eurofins (which Public Analyst Scientific Services is part of) and West Yorkshire Analytical Services have been listed as having general proficiency in food authenticity analysis. Applications from other organisations wishing to be recognised as a Centre of Expertise are welcomed.