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While a TOC value from an unknown rinse sample Moreover, this type of measurement provides an
could originate from innumerable compounds such objective, analytically valid measurement result,
as carbohydrates, fats, surfactants etc., the TN b which is suitable as a basis for the assessment of
parameter provides significantly more selective consumer risks in order to ensure that the cleaning
information on the presence of proteins. This process safeguards consumer protection. Thus, if
allows for a worst-case scenario assessment with a product label contains the following information:
respect to allergens contained in the final rinse ‘May contain traces of allergen XY’, this
with respect to medical reference dosages. This constitutes a quantified assessment of the allergy
calculation ensures that no relevant amounts of risk and does not merely provide precautionary
allergens can be carried over to subsequent information for reasons of liability.
production. The assessment obtained here is
intended to exclude allergen carryover within a
food production plant and to confirm cleaning
validation. In addition, the method cuts costs
because complex allergen testing is avoided.

▪ Conclusion ▪ Recommended analyzer / configuration
A worst-case scenario is useful in assessing TOC-L CPX
possible contamination by allergens, helping to TNM-L
ensure food safety and, consequently, protection ASI-L
of affected consumers.

Fig.: „TOC and TN -calibrations“ of different foods in various concentrations
b

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