Meat Specification Testing Brochure

Eurofins Food GmbH www.eurofins.com Rapid & reliable identification of meat species by Real-Time PCR Providing quicker and more reliable results The recent issues of horsemeat adulteration have highlighted the need for reliable species identification to ensure confidence in the supply chain and regulatory compliance. Eurofins offers several accredited specialist services for meat species testing using qualitative, 1% threshold as well as semi-quantitative approaches. The information included in this publication is based on our current knowledge and was thoroughly verified. Nevertheless there is no guarantee for it to be up-to-date, complete and correct. Eurofins is not to be held liable for damages or injury, which are connected to the use of this information. Especially the confirmation of legal details is up to the user. All offers are non-binding and without obligation. 13GMLK02 Fast & reliable results Eurofins meat species testing is offered as ISO17025 accredited, qualitative or semi-quantitative test on the basis of Real-Time PCR and DNA sequencing as well as ELISA test using specific antibodies. The combination of independent test methods together with long-term experience in this testing area, allows Eurofins to reliably determine contamination of meat at low levels. Please find a detailed overview on our analytical offer on the next page. Matrix & species The DNA and ELISA tests are applicable to various matrices including raw, processed and cooked product. Methods are also available for analysis of highly processed meats where the DNA may be significantly degraded. Eurofins routinely tests for: • Beef • Pork • Goat • Sheep • Horse • Donkey • Turkey • Chicken • Duck Qualitative testing of other mammals Qualitative testing for fishes, seafood and exotic animals by DNA sequencing is established: e.g. game, venison, hare, pheasant, wild boar, deer, elk, camel, rabbit, mouse, rat, cat, dog, human, crocodile, ostrich, kangaroo, lizards and other exotic animals. Similar fish and seafood testing allows to determine the species, e.g. salmon, perch, plaice, hake, haddock, sole, flounder, herring, whiting, pollock, sturgeon, prawns, shrimps, mussels, molluscs, lobster, etc. Eurofins Quality • Competence Centres with latest state-of-the-art technology • Local contacts with global network • Providing accurate results on time • Large capacity of several 1000 samples per day • Accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 or analogous local standards • Quality assurance by permanent participation in interlaboratory tests • Officially authorised experts for control tests acc. to § 43 LFGB Additional Services • Sampling on site according to international standards • Comprehensive fish species testing service • Eurofins TAG - a traceability system that allows to trace meat back to the individual animal • Labelling control and advice • Consultancy and auditing on HACCP • Sample registration, tracking and test report online (EOL) Contact Germany Eurofins Analytik GmbH - WEJ Hamburg Dr. Gabriele Daum GabrieleDaum@eurofins.de Eurofins GeneScan GmbH Freiburg Maria Möhrle MariaMoehrle@eurofins.de Eurofins Medigenomix GmbH Ebersberg Dr. Katrin Juling meat-testing@eurofins.de France meat-testing@eurofins.frUK www.eurofins.com The information included in this publication is based on our current knowledge and was thoroughly verified. Nevertheless there is no guarantee for it to be up-to-date, complete and correct. Eurofins is not to be held liable for damages or injury, which are connected to the use of this information. Especially the confirmation of legal details is up to the user. All offers are non-binding and without obligation. 13GMLK02 Our analytical offer METHOD FEATURES TURN-AROUND-TIMES TEST- CODES Semi-quantitative Real-Time PCR (for 3 or 7 species) + confirming DNA Sequencing - Quantitative result for DNA amount of species contained (percentage range) - Very low limit of detection (0,01%*) - Confirmation of identified species with independent additional method (sequencing of mitochondrial DNA) Standard 6 days (48h available) BJ0T3 BJ0X3 BJ00T BJ00X 1% threshold analysis - Analysis according to the protocols published by the EURL-AP - Reporting at a threshold of 1% Standard 5 days (24h and ”same day” are available on request) PAAQH PGS0Z Qualitative Real-Time PCR (1 or 2 species) - Qualitative result (yes/no) - Very low limit of detection (0,01%*) - Very short turn-around-times: "same day"-analysis Standard 3 days (24 h and "same day" available) PGS2W PJK2H PGS3W Qualitative Real-Time PCR EURL-AP - Method published by the ”European Union Reference Laboratory for Animal Proteins” in feedingstuffs Standard 5 days (24h and ”same day” available on request) PAADH ELISA - Screening test - Very cost effective - Very short turn-around-times: "same day"-analysis Standard 6 days (48h available) JK07H AAE0P U6$meat-testing@eurofins.co.ukmeat-testing@eurofinsus.com The recent issues of horsemeat adulteration have highlighted the need for reliable species identification to ensure confidence in the supply chain and regulatory compliance. Eurofins offers several accredited specialist services for meat species testing using qualitative, 1% threshold as well as semi-quantitative approaches. Fast & reliable results Matrix & species Eurofins Quality Additional Services