What is BS EN 13751-Detection of irradiated food using photostimulated luminescence about?
BS EN 13751 is a European standard on foodstuffs that discusses the detection of irradiated food using photostimulated luminescence to make food safer for consumption.
BS EN 13751 specifies a method for the detection of irradiated foods using photostimulated luminescence (PSL).
The technique described by BS EN 13751 comprises an initial measurement of PSL intensity which may be used for screening purposes, and a calibration method to determine the PSL sensitivity to assist classification.
It is necessary to confirm a positive screening result using calibrated PSL or another standardised or validated method.
The method under BS EN 13751 has been successfully tested in interlaboratory trials using shellfish and herbs, spices, and seasonings. From other studies, it may be concluded that the method is applicable to a large variety of foods.
Who is BS EN 13751-Detection of irradiated food using photostimulated luminescence for?
BS EN 13751 on the detection of irradiated food using photostimulated luminescence is useful for:
- Food scientists
- Food manufacturers
- Food technologists
- Food laboratories
- Food health and safety departments
Why should you use BS EN 13751-Detection of irradiated food using photostimulated luminescence?
Food irradiation is the process of exposing food and food packaging to ionizing radiation, such as from gamma rays, x-rays, or electron beams. When ionizing radiation passes through a food product, some energy is absorbed by some chemical bonds.
BS EN 13751 provides you with guidance on apparatus, sampling technique, procedure, evaluation, limitations, validation, test report, etc.
The sampling techniques and procedures provided by BS EN 13751 assist you in improving the quality and subsistence of food and ensuring to control pests (e.g., microbes and insects) in food and preventing spoilage.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13751, you can enhance foods’ efficacy, enable quality mass production, and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
