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This proficiency test material includes the analysis of natural hormones and thyrostats, within a matrix of pig urine.
The test material is for the quantification and identification of natural hormones. At natural levels these are not a problem, but levels might be artificially elevated, in order to gain advantage, especially for beef production. The gender of the animal is important in determining natural hormones, but detections in the wrong gender of animal, or unusually high levels in the right gender of animal, can indicate mis-use. Urine and blood serum provide different matrices in which to analyse these hormones.
Animal products for human consumption are tightly legislated and closely monitored for compliance. This is because veterinary medicines used in animals are likely to have similar pharmacological effects in humans. Hence, for many veterinary medicines there are extremely low maximum residue limits (MRL), or even no limit, with any detection classed as non-compliant. This puts a large emphasis on the accuracy of testing laboratories across a range of matrices when detecting these potential contaminants.
The Fapas proficiency testing (PT) materials are produced in keeping with EU MRLs or minimum required performance limit (MRPL) where MRLs are not set. The result reporting requirements are also in keeping with quality control guidelines laid out in EC/657/2002. Fapas veterinary medicine PT materials include incurred residues as well as fortified animal products. As such Fapas proficiency tests are suitable for all methods, including screening, and are grouped in analytical chemical class/matrix combinations and combine identification and quantification.
Pork continues to be globally consumed in large quantities, giving supply chains and food testing laboratories challenges to maintain safe produce offered to the consumer.
Fapas proficiency tests aim to minimise this risk, and, by benchmarking your testing ability, can provide you with the insights you need to make key improvements in your testing processes. This all helps you provide your clients with the confidence they need in your testing ability, allowing them to make the informed decisions needed within their business to achieve success.
