{"id":159609,"date":"2025-03-03T11:22:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food-authenticity-testing\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T09:56:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:56:37","slug":"food-authenticity-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/laboratory-testing\/food-authenticity-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Authenticity Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"to-protect-our-customers-in-the-food-industry-from-fraud-and-brand-damage-merieux-nutrisciences-offers-advanced-methods-of-food-fraud-and-food-authenticity-testing\"><strong>To protect our customers in the food industry from fraud and brand damage, M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences offers advanced methods of &nbsp;food fraud&nbsp;and food authenticity testing.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent events have shown that there were numerous incidences of fraud in the food chain. The food industry was shaken by the European-wide horse-meat crisis in 2013 and the Oceana report on fish mislabelling. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences premier goal is to protect its customers from fraud and consequently brand damage. This is done by significantly enhancing our molecular biological and immunological capabilities to include all economically relevant species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the report of the European Parliament (Report in the food crisis, fraud in the food chain and the control thereof (2013\/2091INI)), the top ten adulterated products have been identified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 10 products that are most at risk of food fraud<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honey and maple syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coffee and tea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spices (such as saffron and chilli powder)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain fruit juices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-food-fraud-authenticity-testing-services\"><br><strong>Our Food Fraud &amp; Authenticity Testing Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our food authenticity services help protect consumers\u2019 health and the safety of the food supply chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-fraud-from-risk-assessment-to-risk-management\"><strong>Food Fraud&nbsp;from risk assessment to risk management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our food fraud and adulteration 360 \u030a services are available for all food products categories all around the world. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences\u2019 experts suggest 3 steps to effectively and continuously protect your brand:<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-accordion\">\n            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">1. Food Fraud Risk Assessment<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>A\u00a0food fraud risk and vulnerability assessment are\u00a0fundamental to mitigate fraud risks and comply with requirements from international standards such as BRC, IFS, or FSCC. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences can support with a diverse range of solutions including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/food\/services\/digital-tools\/food-recalls-safety-hud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety HUD<\/a>: an online tool to monitor and be alerted in real-time on food safety and fraud alerts from 100 official Agencies and international media in more than 50 countries. Ask for a free trial and live demo!<\/li>\n<li>Food Auditing Services<\/li>\n<li>Consultancy Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">2. Food Fraud Testing<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>Analytical laboratory testing is the best way to assess your product authenticity. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences offers best-in-class laboratory services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Targeted tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This approach is suitable when you know which adulterant you are looking for. Clients often ask for the determination of melamine in milk, needles in strawberries, sugar syrups in honey, saccharin in wine, etc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-targeted tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This approach is necessary when you don\u2019t know which adulterant to look for. It provides you with a fingerprint of all the known and unknown molecules in the product. Our worldwide laboratories are equipped with the most advanced technologies such as DNA metabarcoding, metabolomics screening, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Our expert team can identify the geographic origin, species variety, and biodiversity of your product.<\/p>\n<p>Our global team has years of experience in building customized projects for an extensive range of food products including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Milk &amp; dairy products<\/li>\n<li>Meat &amp; meat products<\/li>\n<li>Honey<\/li>\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n<li>Fruits &amp; vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">3. Food Fraud Mitigation Plan<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>Good news is solutions exist to mitigate the risk of fraud on your supply-chain. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences can assist you with consulting and digital tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protocol and control plan definition<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystalchain<\/a>, to trace your raw materials and products from farm to fork. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences is partnering with Crystalchain to develop customised traceability solutions with blockchain technology. Traceability information can be shared with end consumers and customers through a QR code system.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/food\/services\/digital-tools\/food-quality-solution-qualmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QualMap<\/a>, to manage your quality data from suppliers to finished products. It provides a configurable dashboard with all testing data from your production, including authenticity testing. It is a revolution for supplier management monitoring and performance analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>To prove that your products are trustworthy, it is crucial to implement&nbsp;a sound food authenticity testing strategy, associated to a prevention and mitigation plan. 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