This is the second of two IFST Information Statements that replace the previous Food Authenticity Testing statement. It should be read in conjunction with “Food Authenticity Testing Part 1: The Role of Analysis”.

This is a fundamental re-write of the IFST’s “Food authenticity testing” Information Statement. It has been split into two parts. This statement now covers the role of analytical testing within the context of an overall supply chain assurance strategy. It describes where testing can and cannot be used, and highlights generic issues relating to interpreting food authenticity testing results.

The description of specific analytical techniques, their applications, strengths and weaknesses have been moved to a separate information statement “Food authenticity testing part 2: Analytical techniques”