What is BS EN 15842-Detection of food allergens in foodstuffs about?
BS EN 15842 discusses foodstuffs. BS EN 15842 is a European standard on general considerations and validation of methods for the detection of food allergens in foodstuffs.
BS EN 15842 specifies how to use the standards for immunoassays, nucleic based and chromatographic methods and their relationship in the analysis of food allergens; and contains general definitions, requirements, and guidelines for laboratory set-up, method validation requirements, description of methods, and test reports.
BS EN 15842 specifies general guidelines for the requirements and use of reference materials for the determination of allergenic commodities in food products. The term “reference materials” in BS EN 15842 includes certified reference materials as well as quality control materials. Currently, only a limited number of reference materials for food allergen determination are available. As new materials become accepted and validated, they can be appended as an annex to BS EN 15842.
Note: BS EN 15842 does not deal with sampling issues.
Who is BS EN 15842-Detection of food allergens in foodstuffs for?
BS EN 15842 on detection of food allergens in foodstuffs is useful for:
- Food scientists
- Food technologists
- Food laboratories
- Food safety and health departments
Why should you use BS EN 15842-Detection of food allergens in foodstuffs?
Medical diagnosis is used to find out which foods cause an individual to have an allergic reaction to strictly avoid those foods is important way to prevent serious adverse health effects.
BS EN 15842 provides you with guidelines and procedures to use the standards for immunoassays, nucleic based, and chromatographic methods, and their relationship in the analysis of food allergens. The methods and procedures provided by BS EN 15842 assist you to detect food allergens in foodstuffs to prevent individuals from adverse health effects due to food allergens.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15842:2019 supersedes EN 15842:2010, which is withdrawn. BS EN 15842:2019 has some technical changes. These include:
- Updated terms and definitions (3)
- General considerations for methods and reference materials added (4.1)
- The test report should comply with EN ISO/IEC 17025
- Updated bibliography