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Analysis for the detection of food fraud and adulteration

Analytical and technical support for the identification and characterisation of fraudulent practices and deviations from authenticity in food and ingredients.

Detection and preventionof food fraud

The growing complexity of supply chains, the globalisation of raw materials and economic pressure on certain products are increasing the risk of food fraud and intentional or undeclared adulteration. These practices may include substitutions, dilutions, unauthorised additions, falsification of origin or incorrect declarations, and have significant implications in terms of:

Regulatory and contractual compliance.
Food safety and product quality.
Brand reputation and consumer trust.

Conventional analytical controls, primarily focused on compliance with basic specifications, are often insufficient to detect complex or non-obvious fraud, especially when there is no single marker or standardised method. Companies need advanced analytical tools and sound technical criteria to support the detection and assessment of potential adulteration.

Our solution

Analysis for the detection of food fraud and adulteration

AINIA offers a specialised technical service aimed at generating objective analytical evidence to support the assessment of the authenticity and compliance of food and ingredients.

Supporting technical evidence

The results are used for internal processes involving diagnosis, supplier verification, vulnerability assessment or informed decision-making.

Applications

Impact and benefits

Obtaining objective analytical evidence in cases of suspected fraud or adulteration.
Improved ability to detect and diagnose non-compliant practices.
Reduced technical uncertainty in supplier and raw material management.
Strengthening the technical robustness of fraud control and prevention systems.
Documented support for decisions based on data and technical criteria.

Use case

Verification of the authenticity of raw materials and suppliers

A food business operator detects recurring deviations in the quality parameters of a critical raw material sourced from different suppliers. Through the fraud and adulteration detection service, a comparative analytical study is carried out to identify significant differences in the product profile. This information is used as a technical basis for reviewing supplier approval, adjusting specifications or intensifying controls, without replacing the responsibilities of the operator or the actions of the authorities under any circumstances.

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