April 14, 2016
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) announced the approval of two technical specifications for the qualitative detection of peanut (Arachis hypogaea) in chocolate using real-time PCR based on the gene for the peanut allergen Ara h 2 [1], [2].
| STANDARD | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| CEN/TS 15634-3:2016 Foodstuffs - Detection of food allergens by molecular biological methods - Part 3: Hazelnut (Corylus avellana) - Qualitative detection of a specific DNA sequence in chocolate by real-time PCR. | Procedure for the qualitative detection of hazelnut (Corylus avellana) in chocolate. DNA is extracted from the chocolate and a specific DNA sequence for hazelnut detected from the gene for corA 1 [4], [5]. |
| CEN/TS 15634-4:2016 Foodstuffs - Detection of food allergens by molecular biological methods - Part 4: Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) - Qualitative detection of a specific DNA sequence in chocolate by real-time PCR. | ASTM C1620-12Procedure for the qualitative detection of peanut (Arachis hypogaea) in chocolate using real-time PCR based on the gene for the peanut allergen Ara h 2 [1], [2]. |
Ratification Date: February 11, 2016
Availability Date: March 30, 2016
Announcement Date: June 30, 2016