Chemical food surveillance activities are carried out in the following areas:
Contaminants
Reports of contaminant surveys:
- Survey of Mycotoxins in Irish Grain Samples, 2012 - February 2015
- Investigation into Levels of Polychlorinated Naphthalenes (PCNs) in Carcass Fat, Offal, Fish, Eggs, Milk and Processed Products - December 2010
- Investigation into Levels of Perfluoroalkylated Substances (PFAs) in Meat, Offal, Eggs, Fish and Milk Producted in Ireland - December 2010
- Investigation into Levels of Cadmium and Lead in Herbal Food Supplements Available on the Irish Market - July 2010
- Investigation into Levels of Chlorinated and Brominated Organic Pollutants in Carcass Fat, Offal, Eggs and Milk Produced in Ireland - February 2010
Additives
To view reports of additives surveys carried out click on a link below
- An investigation into the compliance of sausages and burgers available in Ireland with Regulation 884/2007/EC which suspended the use of Red 2G (E128) as a food colour - 2008
- A surveillance of the sweetener sucralose (E955) in Irish retail products - November 2005
- A Surveillance Study of Levels of Artificial Colours and Sweeteners in Irish Retail Products
Pesticides
To view reports of pesticide surveys carried out click on a link below