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Literature Review of Allergen Analytical Testing Methodologies for the Food Standards Agency

Awarded 31 Aug 2022

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Awarded31 Aug 2022
Value£49,985.98
SupplierFera Science Ltd
AgencyThe Food Standards Agency
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 11mo ago3mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2022Expired 30 Nov 2022

About

The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to Fera Science Ltd for a desk-based literature review of analytical methodologies for allergen testing, including limitations, cost effectiveness, reporting units, and analytical threshold levels for different matrices.

The review covered methods and techniques used by laboratories in detecting and quantifying priority allergens, validation data, standardisation within the UK, Europe, or internationally, and issues such as cross-reactivity and possible counter resolution.

It included cost/benefit analysis for each method, adaptability into laboratories, and detailed information on sensitivity (limit of detection, quantitation, range) and what is being measured in each food matrix.

The contract value was £49,985.98.

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