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Fish speciation for food authenticity: e-seminar

This e-seminar, will introduce the analytical needs associated with fish speciation for food authenticity

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This e-seminar, entitled “Fish speciation for food authenticity”, will introduce the viewer to the analytical needs associated with fish speciation for food authenticity, the prevalent methods used in testing laboratories within the UK and European Union, as well as provide a summary of the scope and limitations of these methodologies.

The Labelfish project will be also be introduced, and a step-by-step guide to following the standard operating procedure produced by Labelfish provided. Those who should consider viewing this e-seminar include individuals currently working within the foods molecular testing area, particularly representatives from UK Official Control Laboratories, industry and members of organisations associated with the UK official control network.

The production of this e-seminar was funded by Defra, FSA, FSS and BEIS under the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis.

Fish speciation for food authenticity

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Published 1 July 2020