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Trends in analytical methodology in food safety and quality: monitoring microorganisms and genetically modified organisms

  • David Rodríguez-Lázaro
  • , Bertrand Lombard
  • , Huw Smith
  • , Artur Rzezutka
  • , Martin D'Agostino
  • , Reiner Helmuth
  • , Andreas Schroeter
  • , Burkhard Malorny
  • , Angelika Miko
  • , Beatriz Guerra
  • , John Davison
  • , A. Kobilinsky
  • , Marta Hernández
  • , Yves Bertheau
  • , Nigel Cook
  • University of Bristol
  • Agricultural Technology Institute of Castile and León
  • AFSSA Agence Francaise de Securite Sanitaire des Aliments
  • Scottish Parasite Diagnostic Laboratory
  • National Veterinary Research Institute
  • Central Science Laboratory
  • Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
  • INRAE
  • MIA

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Abstract

The guarantee of food safety and quality along the food chain is a principal demand of the citizen. Fundamental aspects in food safety and quality, such as the presence of pathogens and their potential risk, are important consumer concerns. Other questions such as the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food production are also subjects where society demands total transparency. To guarantee food safety and quality and satisfy the requirements of the consumer, it is necessary to ensure that efficient analytical methodologies are possessed by the food industry. This review discusses current status and future challenges in two areas of analytical methodology in food safety and quality: the monitoring of microorganisms and the detection of GMOs. Current strategies for developing methods will be discussed. Lessons learnt through activities in method development and validation of leading research groups will be described. The review will also discuss the necessary requirements for the standardization of analytical tools in food safety monitoring.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)306-319
Number of pages14
JournalTrends in Food Science and Technology
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2007
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

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  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger

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