Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
Awarded

Appointment of National Reference Laboratory for Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing in Northern Ireland

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£56,106.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 2y 5mo4y term, 40% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2029

The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) for the procurement of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Northern Ireland (NI) for additives and food improvement agents testing.

The contract value is AUD 56,106.

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