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Food Authenticity Network Government Partner Projects (FA0199) Awarded to LGC

Awarded 27 Sep 2023

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Awarded27 Sep 2023

Value£42,535.62

SupplierLGC

AgencyDEFRA

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryFood & Beverage

Ended 2y 7mo ago6mo term

Awarded 27 Sept 2023Expired 29 Mar 2024

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DEFRA awarded a contract to LGC for the Food Authenticity Network (Government Partner Projects) - FA0199, valued at AUD 42,535.62.

The contract supports projects led by the Food Authenticity Network (FAN), which is managed by LGC, with funding previously provided by Defra, FSA and FSS.

These projects contribute to Government objectives and the FAN's goals of raising awareness of tools available to check for mislabeling and food fraud, ensuring the UK has access to a resilient network of laboratories providing fit for purpose testing to check for food authenticity so consumers can have greater confidence in the food they buy.

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