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This series brings together all documents relating to Government Chemist consultation responses.
This series brings together all documents relating to referee analysis carried out under the Government Chemist statutory function.
Round up of latest news from Defra related to agri-food and environmental topics
Many food supplements contain hidden pharmaceutical ingredients that could be causing serious health risks, according to research
Introduction to the subject of GMO detection in food and feed samples, and advice and guidance on the application of DNA-based analytical methods
A general screening method which extends the 2006 GC screening method to 19 synthetic dyes has been published
Referee casework, research projects, advice and impact of work carried out by the Government Chemist team during 2023
Work to develop the Government Chemist capabilities in food fraud through the identification and quantification of food adulterants.
A Toolkit to Support Weight of Evidence Approaches for Food Authenticity Investigations published by Defra.
Changes to standards and technical documents updated by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of food regulation
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