Page 4 - Food&Beverages Solutions-for-EtO-Analysis-SSI

Reference: EURL-SRM - Analytical Observations Report

EU-MRLs of EtO & 2-CE for different products are

No. Product EU-MRLs
1 Teas, cocoa and spices 0.10* mg/kg
2 Nuts, oil fruits and oilseeds 0.05* mg/kg
3 Fruits, vegetables, sugar plants, fungi and pulses 0.02* mg/kg

4 Cereals and products of animal origin 0.02* mg/kg
5 Apicultural products 0.05* mg/kg

Different Methods As Per EURL-SRM Report

Method Reference Components Internal Standard Liquid Mode Mode
QuEChERS-Method QuOil-Method
EURL-SRM Method EtO 2-CE Optional Liquid
(EN 15662) (CEN/TS 17062:2019)
Tadeo/Bononi Method - 2-CE - EtO to 2-CE – Conversion Method Liquid
- - 2-BE* - EtO to 2-BE – Conversion Method Liquid
Woodrow Method EtO - - - - Headspace
Ayoub Method EtO - - - - SPME
*2-BE: 2-Bromoethanol

Analysis of EtO & 2-CE in different matrices
No. Product Matrix Covered
1.0 Agricultural (Oil seeds) Sesame Seed
Chilli Powder
2.0 Spices Chicken Masala
Kitchen Masala
Amala Powder
3.0 Ayurveda & Herbal Ashwagandha Powder

Boswellia Serrata Powder
4.0 Processed Foods Instant Noodles

Intraocular Lens
5.0 Medical Samples / Devices
Medical Devices

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