Food fraud accounts for up to 25% of globally reported safety incidents.
This intentional adulteration or misrepresentation of food for economic gain affects global supply chains and consumer trust.
This one-pager outlines a novel two-tier testing system combining rapid screening with laboratory-based confirmatory analysis. Molecular spectroscopy enables in-field screening using fingerprint spectra.
Laboratory techniques such as LC/MS, GC/MS, and ICP-MS provide high-confidence results for complex fraud cases.
As food supply chains grow more complex, fast and accurate analytical tools are essential. This approach supports ongoing efforts to improve food authenticity testing worldwide.
Greater traceability, testing, and global frameworks are critical to protecting consumers, producers, and brand integrity.
