Appointment of National Reference Laboratory for Bacteriological and Viral Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs
Food Standards · Awarded contract
AwardedAppointment of National Reference Laboratory for Bacteriological and Viral Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Ended 7y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 31 Mar 2019
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Food Standards awarded a contract to CEFAS Centre for Aquaculture and Science for the operation of the National Reference Laboratory for bacteriological and viral contamination of bivalve molluscs, valued at AUD 315,338.
The appointment fulfills the UK's legal obligation under the Official Food and Feed Controls Regulations 2009 to designate National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) supporting the work of EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs).
The NRL provides advice and support to enforcement laboratories and Competent Authorities to ensure a harmonised approach to food enforcement, in line with Article 33 of EC Regulation 882/2004.
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Appointment of National Reference Laboratory for Bacteriological and Viral Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs
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