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TEST PRODUCTS?

• Limited definition of test parameters » EU banned pesticides, mycotoxins

• Varying levels of regulations

» Nitrite regulated in China and not elsewhere » Hg in baby food incident in China

• Limited harmonized methods, and » Mycotoxins (AOAC/ISO)

• Highly sensitive for legal, regulatory, and public reasons

Overall, testing a finished product is a high risk proposition

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TEST INGREDIENTS 

• Early detection opportunity • Potential to remedy the issue prior to manufacturing • Vendor/manufacturer engagement possibility • Proactive mitigation of safety risk • Cost effective testing

Overall, testing ingredients is a low risk proposition

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