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

Background:

• Food fraud is considered a deliberate fraudulent act, and usually covers several aspects including the economically motivated adulteration (EMA). • It is defined as the fraudulent, intentional substitution or addition of a substance in a product for the purpose of increasing the apparent value of the product, or reducing the cost of its production, i.e. for economic gain.

Background

• Targeted testing (TT) protocols have been developed to : – Support Authenticity Assurance – Ensure the integrity of the food supply chain and; – Convey the message that those engaged in those practices will be prosecuted.