Gluten in Oat Based Foodstuff Proficiency Test

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Product Specification

Proficiency Test Information
Product Code Proficiency Test Matrix Approx. Size
FCAL6-CCP37

27401

Oat Based Foodstuff

2 x 20g

Analytes

Gluten

Comments

Qualitative and/or Quantitative test. Two test materials will be provided. Results will be grouped and assessed according to the brand of ELISA kit used. Thus limited data may preclude assessment of small categories.

Test Description

The EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation No.1169/2011 lists 14 food allergens that must always be labelled in pre-packed and non-prepacked foods.  European legislation has set levels of gluten for foods that claim to be either 'gluten-free' or 'very low gluten'. These levels are: 'gluten-free' – 20 mg/kg & 'very low gluten' – 100 mg/kg. However, only foods with cereal ingredients that have been specially processed to remove the gluten may make a 'very low gluten' claim.  These regulations apply to all foods – pre-packed or sold loose, such as in health food stores or in catering establishments.

Gluten is a protein found within cereal crops such as wheat and barley. However Oats can contain similar proteins which can cause comparable effects in those with allergies to gluten. As such this proficiency test is crucial when preventing false results that could potentially impact manufacturers or consumers negatively.

Testing within Gluten can be wide ranging across many matrices. As such it is challenging to achieve accurate testing across a range of testing environments within a large timeframe. To aid within this Fapas proficiency testing can utilise real food samples to provide direct snapshot comparisons to your routine analysis. From this, important issues can be highlighted and addressed quickly to provide accurate testing year round to the consumer.

It is important that consumers with food allergies or intolerances are able to make informed choices when choosing products; by taking part in this test you are ensuring an independent verification of your testing procedures to comply with regulation.

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