Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
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Review of Analytical Methods for Verifying Country of Origin of Food and Feed

Awarded 30 Sep 2023

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Awarded30 Sep 2023
Value£59,986.60
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 2y 8mo ago5mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2023Expired 29 Feb 2024

Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to Fera Science Limited for a review of the availability of methods of analysis suitable for verifying the country of origin of food and feed.

The contract value was £59,986.6.

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