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2187950

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Analytical methods for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in food and the environment needed for new food legislation in the European Union

Author(s)

Wenzl, T; Simon, R; Kleiner, J; Anklam, E

Year

2006

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Journal

Trends in Analytical Chemistry
ISSN: 0165-9936

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

716-725

DOI

10.1016/j.trac.2006.05.010

Web of Science Id

WOS:000240177500020

Abstract

This article gives an overview on current European Union (EU) legislation on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and analytical methods for official control of food and environmental samples. it aims to highlight the discrepancy in the approaches for legislation and analysis and the need for harmonization between these fields as both are linked. It describes the actions taken within the EU in setting up an on-line monitoring database for food products, proficiency tests and method-validation studies. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Keywords

environmental sample; food legislation; food sample; official analytical method; PAH; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons