Research Project to Validate DNA Methods for Quantifying Horse and Pork Meat Adulteration in Beef Products
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch Project to Validate DNA Methods for Quantifying Horse and Pork Meat Adulteration in Beef Products
Awarded 19 Nov 2018
Ended 6y 11mo ago1y term
Awarded 19 Nov 2018Expired 29 Nov 2019
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to LGC for a research project to validate DNA methods for detecting mislabelling of meat, specifically to provide a quantitative method robust enough for applications under food labelling legislation.
The research included a collaborative trial across up to 3 laboratories to yield a 'gold standard' method for use by Public Analysts/Official Control Laboratories in a court of law.
The contract value was AUD 114,381.58.
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