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DIN EN 13784:2002-04

Foodstuffs - DNA Comet Assay for the detection of irradiated foodstuffs - Screening method; German version EN 13784:2001

Summary

The document specifies a screening method for foods which contain DNA. It is based on micro-gel electrophoresis of single cells or nuclei to detect DNA fragmentation presumptive to irradiation treatment. The DNA Comet assay is not radiation specific, therefore, positive results shall be confirmed using a standardized method to specifically prove an irradiation treatment of the respective food.

Technical characteristics

Publisher Deutsche Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN)
Publication Date 04/01/2002
Page Count 17
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