Project details

E01028: Homogeneity of proficiency test materials

This research project aims to access current strategies used for homogeneity testing, and to identify the limitations and practical difficulties associated with these approaches.

Results available.

E01029: The development and validation of an alternative technique for measuring carbohydrate in foodstuffs

This research project aims to develop a simple, rapid and accurate method for the direct determination of the carbohydrate content of foods by industry and regulatory authorities.

Results available.

E01031: Guidelines for the preservation of official samples for analysis.

This project aims to publish guidelines, containing details about transport and storage conditions for official food samples.

Results available.

E01034: Optimised uncertainty at minimum cost to achieve fitness for purpose in food analysis

This research project aims to test a new Optimised Uncertainty (OU) method.

Results available.

E01035: Using ruggedness tests to estimate uncertainty

This research project aims to investigate the modification of a standard ruggedness test to provide data with the same validity as a collaborative trial, but at a reduced cost.

Results available.

E01040: The determination of chloride in food

This research project investigates the key factors that lead to poor performance in the determination of the chloride content of food and to produce recommendations for achieving good analytical performance for such measurements.

Results available.

E01041: Development of a stable sulphated food reference material

This research project aims to address the need for a stable sulphite containing reference material that can be used in proficiency schemes and as a quality control material.

Results available.

E01045: Evaluation and development of methods for the determination of histamine in food.

This research project aims to select and critically evaluate published methods for the determination of histamine in food.

Results available.

E01049: Pilot study of routine monitoring of sampling precision in the sampling of bulk foods

This research project aims to develop a proposal for an inexpensive and widely applicable method for assessing uncertainty associated with sampling from bulk foods.

Results available.

E01054: Investigation and recommendations to improve the method for determination of hydroxymethylfurfural in honey.

This research project aims to develop a method for the determination of HMF in a range of honey types.

Results available.

E01070: Assessment of the practicality and usefulness of sampling proficiency tests in the food sector

This research project assesses the practicality and usefulness of sampling proficiency tests within the food sector using a �real� example (imported nuts) and participant feedback.

E01076: Develop and validate speciation methods for selenium

This research project will focus on developing and validating methods of selenium speciation. The work will focus particularly on quantitative extraction and cleanup methods.

E01078: Determination of dietary carbohydrate as the sum of chemically identified components

This research project will identify carbohydrate fractions of nutritional relevance and undertake a structured assessment of the methodological issues that influence their determination.

E01079: A structured study of methods for the determination of sugars and carbohydrate fractions including starch methods

This research project will deliver a structured study on model and cereal foods and recommend procedures for the determination of sugar and carbohydrate fractions in foods.