AOAC Food Fraud Initiative Meeting Book (August 28, 2018)

AOAC INTERNATIONAL STAKEHOLDER PANEL ON STRATEGIC FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS John Szpylka, Mérieux NutriSciences (Chair) Samuel Godefroy, Université Laval, Québec (Task Force Chair)

Introduction of the Working Group On Non-Targeted Testing / SPSFAM Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Sheraton Centre Toronto 123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9, Canada

Background:

• Food fraud is defined here as a deliberate act designed to increase the apparent value of an

ingredient or finished product. This is referred to as economically motivated adulteration (EMA).