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Validation of HPLC and HRMS methods for honey authenticity testing

Published
Published 29 April 2026

Overview

The Food Standards Agency commissioned Fera Science Ltd to validate high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) methods for detecting adulterants in honey and sugar syrup. The contract, valued at £95,000 and awarded on 27 April 2026, involved single laboratory validation of these analytical methods for authenticity testing. The work is now complete.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Procedure
Direct
Published
29 April 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£95,000
Award date
27 April 2026
Winner
  • Fera Science Ltd

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    29 April 2026

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