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| Product Code | Proficiency Test | Matrix | Approx. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FCAL11-SEA7
|
27417 |
Canned Fish |
145g |
Histamine
Low level (<50 mg/kg). Canned fish will be tuna.
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. Histamine is not one of the allergens in this list as it is classed as an intolerance rather than an allergy; however, the symptoms are very similar. Histamine may develop in some species of seafood and its presence is controlled by legislation in the EU.
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.
Histamine is known to be a higher risk in some species, such as mackerel and tuna, over that of others. As such effective testing across a range of fish matrices must be achieved to ensure robust testing capabilities of histamine in fish. Proficiency testing can aid this by providing an effective snapshot of your current testing ability, and from which any deficiencies within your testing practices can be evaluated and improved.
This proficiency test challenges your laboratories to achieve low levels of detection within canned fish foodstuffs, to satisfy regulators of your effective testing ability. Even in low levels, Histamine in fish and other foodstuffs can pose a risk to consumer health, and induce an allergic response in some consumers. This can be effectively mitigated through robust proficiency testing measures, to inform quality control procedures.
This proficiency test can be used in conjunction with Fapas FCAL11-SEA7QC Histamine in Canned Fish Quality Control Material to provide both long term tracking of testing ability, and standardise testing methods through staff training and instrument verification measures.
