Chemical Monitoring and Surveillance
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
- Survey of Mycotoxins in Irish Grain Samples, 2006 - 2008
Additives
To view reports of additives surveys carried out click on a link below
Pesticides
To view reports of pesticide surveys carried out click on a link below
Last reviewed: 26/6/2018