What is PD CEN/TS 17455 about?
PD CEN/TS 17455 discusses animal feeding stuff. PD CEN/TS 17455 specifies performance criteria for the selection of single-laboratory validated or collaborative study validated methods of analysis of mycotoxins in feed. The terms and definitions of the relevant parameters for method validation are included. The performance requirements and characteristics are provided. PD CEN/TS 17455 could serve as a guide:
- To assess the quality of new European standard methods under validation
- To review the quality of previous collaborative trials
- To confirm the extension of the scope of an already published European standard applied to other analyte concentrations or matrices
- To evaluate the fitness-for-purpose of single-validated methods
The performance criteria can apply to methods dedicated to the determination of mycotoxins.
Who is PD CEN/TS 17455 for?
PD CEN/TS 17455 on performance criteria for single laboratory validated and ring-trial validated methods of analysis for the determination of mycotoxins (for mycotoxin standards) is useful for:
- CEN members
- European commission
- EFTA secretariat
- Governmental agencies
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 17455?
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) selects and elaborates methods of analysis for organic contaminants that are to become European Standards. These standards can be used for those contaminants that are subject to regulation. When used for this purpose, the main functions of a standard are to enable feed manufacturers to determine whether a consignment may be put on the market and to enable regulatory authorities to determine whether feedstuffs on the market comply with legal or recommended limits.
PD CEN/TS 17455 lists relevant performance parameters and gives information on their definition. PD CEN/TS 17455 further describes how they can be practically obtained. PD CEN/TS 17455 indicates guidance values demonstrating fitness for purpose. As a result, these guidance values serve as a benchmark for experienced analytical laboratories.
PD CEN/TS 17455 will help you in assessing the quality/effectiveness of mycotoxin standards that focus on the determination of mycotoxins in animal feedstuff.