Provision of Beef Origin Identification Services to Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Beef Origin Identification Services to Food Standards Scotland
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Food Standards Scotland (FSS) awarded a contract to Food Forensics Ltd for services to determine the geographical origin of beef sold at processing, retail, and catering establishments in Scotland.
The services are based on stable isotope analysis and trace element analyses, with alternative approaches considered if scientifically justified for improved discriminatory power.
The method applied has sufficient sensitivity to distinguish beef of Scottish origin from beef produced in other countries within the UK and internationally.
The contract value is AUD 100,000.
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