Food authenticity and fraud detection
4 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 3 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- FERA SCIENCE LIMITED
UK applied science lab specializing in food fraud detection, plant health diagnostics, and analytical method validation for the agri-food sector.
“Core expertise demonstrated across AUTHENT-NET (which they coordinated), OLEUM (olive oil fraud), EU-China-Safe (food fraud partnership), and EuroMix.”
PrimaryUK11 projects - MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
US research university contributing optogenetics, neuroscience, and photobiology expertise to European consortia as a specialist third-party partner.
“AUTHENT-NET mapped food authenticity research networks across member states and established transnational standards for combating food fraud.”
US8 projects - EUROFINS ANALYTICS FRANCE SAS
Global analytical testing laboratory providing food authenticity, quality analysis, and novel protein characterization services for EU research consortia.
“OLEUM project focused on olive oil authenticity, quality markers, deodorization fraud scenarios, and analytical solutions for detecting adulteration.”
PrimaryFR3 projects - FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY OF IRELAND
Ireland's national food safety regulator, contributing enforcement expertise and policy authority to EU food authenticity and integrity research.
“AUTHENT-NET participation focused directly on mapping food authenticity research networks and standards across EU member states, aligning with FSAI's enforcement mandate around food labelling and fraud.”
PrimaryIE2 projects