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Fraud, gaps and loopholes:Non-analytical and analytical tools need to be

combined for knowing your supply chain

Non-analytical and analytical tools need to be combined for knowing your supply chain

Joerg Lickfett & Johannes Jaschik

13.02.2020

Supply Chain

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Cultivation Storage Production

Transport

Pesticides, GMO, dioxins, PCBs and

POPs, veterinary drugresidues, alkaloides, forbidden additives,

heavy metals, microbiology, mycotoxins, radioactivity, authenticity

Pesticides, GMO, dioxins, PCBs and

POPs, veterinary drugresidues, alkaloides, forbidden additives,

heavy metals, microbiology, mycotoxins, radioactivity, authenticity

Gas certification,

impurities(Allergens,

GMO, foreignbodies,

Cleaning,Mix up

Gas certification,

impurities(Allergens,

GMO, foreignbodies,

Cleaning,Mix up

Irradiation, Germanation

inhibitor, storage

protection, microbiology, mycotoxins

Irradiation, Germanation

inhibitor, storage

protection, microbiology, mycotoxins

Process contaminants(Acrylamid, 3-MCPD(-

Ester), Furan, etc.), PAH, Mineral Oils(MOSH/MOAH), Disinfectants,

detergents, Solvantresidues, foreign

bodies, microbiology, hygiene, Migration frompackaging (BisphenolA, etc.), used water

Process contaminants(Acrylamid, 3-MCPD(-

Ester), Furan, etc.), PAH, Mineral Oils(MOSH/MOAH), Disinfectants,

detergents, Solvantresidues, foreign

bodies, microbiology, hygiene, Migration frompackaging (BisphenolA, etc.), used water

Supply Chain

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Cultivation Storage Production

Transport

Pre-harvestinspections ,

Set up ofspecifications.

Sampling on-site,(Supplier-)Audits,(Residue) Analysis

Inspections , sealing,

controls on arrival ,

sampling in the harbor,

gas certification

Audits(Storage checks) , training

Development ofindividual test plans,

risk management , monitoring (incl.

Analysis) , methoddevelopment,

hygiene audits, packaging control, sensory analysis, shelf life studies, labelling check

Organic products: Critical points

Contamination(special vulnerability)

Contamination(special vulnerability)

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Organic food fraud

PesticidesPesticidesSafenerSafener

SynergistsSynergists

Authenticity

(because of limited availability)

Authenticity

(because of limited availability)

GMOGMO

DisinfectantsDisinfectantsFertiliserFertiliser

Methods


Instrumental methods

• Residue analysis

• Analysis of organic / anorganic contaminants

• Isotope testing

• PCR (for GMO)

Not-instrumental methods

• Audits (e.g. Hygenic, ISO, IFS)

• Risk Analysis

• Training, Webinars

Which methods are available:

Food Supply Chain Service in the Sign ofChange

• List of Test Methods

• Analytical Results

Focus on TECHNICAL PART for individual steps of the process chain

Technical Experts needed

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• Consultancy

• Risk Assessment

• Data Interpretation

Focus on SOLUTIONSalong the completeprocess chain

Food Fraud Expertsneeded


Identify and track

• History

• distribution

• location

• use

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Traceability

Products

Parts

Materials

basis for credible sustainability, quality or origin indications

Due diligence:

traceability throughout or part of the supply chain

of

Risk Analysis

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Risk Analysis

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Traceability

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Knowledge about:

• Origin of products

• Suppliers

• Working conditions

• Environmental impact

Complex supply chains are often accompanied by a la ck of

traceability.

In order to optimise qualilty a comprehensive knowled ge of supply

chain is required.

Risk Analysis – Decision on Measures

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Example complex product

Simple case: single product


more complex: composite product

What would this mean for such a product?

Example: „Raw products“


• audited production site

• talked to supplier

• checked storage and cleaning measure

at source

Example: „Raw products“

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Origin: TurkeyDisinfection of drying facilitiesPesticide use or contaminantion during farming

Origin: GermanyContamination with growth regulator (Chlormequat) during production

Origin: Austria / ChinaRisk depending on originPersistant organic contaminants

analyse samples for supposed risks


Legal evaluation – basis (pesticides)

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Company Presentation Eurofins Food Germany

EU Regulation 889/2008

Article 5 (of Regulation 889/2008)Pest, disease and weed management

„1. Where plants cannot be adequatelyprotected from pests anddiseases … only [plant production] products referred to inAnnex II to this Regulation may be usedin organic production.

Operators shall keep documentaryevidence of the need to use theproduct.“

We don‘t have any detailsright now.

Current legislation:

Legal evaluation example

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Processed has to be checked

Processcontamination has to be checked

Persistant organic usually okaycontaminants (but has to be monitored)


Storage/ Transport

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• Fumigation during transport (Phosphan,

Methyl Bromide)?

• Disinfection/Cleaning (QAC, C hlorate etc.)?

• Storage/Container treatment (e.g.

Chlorpyrifos)?

• Accidental mix up with conventional or with

different products

Final storage

Many other raw materials


Storage

Dinkel flakes

Honey

Hazelnuts

Dried apple

Vanille

Maltodextrin

Sunflower seed

Many others

Processing

Contamination possible


Production

• How many processing lines?

• Only organic products in production?

• How is the disinfection and cleaning process?

• Packaging material under control?

... and of course one non compliant ingredient has

an impact on the whole finished product

Final Product


Final product isdelivered to theconsumer.

Food Fraud in organic products can happen at different

stages in the whole food chain.

Legal evaluation

Difficult in a complex product:


• Concentrations of residues are often diluted in the

composite product (expect to find nothing anyway!)

• Homogeneity of the multi-component sample is

difficult

• Not possible to distinguish between contamination

or possible food fraud

Corporate due diligence


§ 2 Abs. 1 Nr. 7 UWG

For the meaning of this Act "business diligence" me ans the standard of professional skill and care which a tra der may reasonably be expected to exercise in his dealings with consumers in good faith and in accordance with hone st market practice.

This means:

1. obligation to acquire the factual and legal know ledge

2. the obligation to ensure compliance with the req uirements of food law

3. this can also lead to a duty of care across all trade levels

Benefits of Traceability

• Wholesalers and retailers can validate information about products and practices and inform their customers.

• Consumers can trust the origin of a product and ther efore remain loyal to the brand.

• Farmers can conclude contracts without major hurdle s and have better access to markets and services. Traceable ce rtification also means they are more likely to receive price pr emiums.

• Suppliers see a higher level of trust, can increase their turnover and have more stable procurement.


Reasons to know the Supply Chain

• Risk assessment: Without it I have to rely on my suppliers

• Corporate duty of care – 2 Steps backwards

• Fraud- or health hazard

• International complexity

• Document falsification

• Decision making: general vs. special analytics

• Where fraud opportunities arise in the chain

• Sample logistics

• Reliability of references – reference databases


Why is it important for you to know your complete supply chain?

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Because youare responsible !!

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Thank you very much!

Joerg LickfettKey Account Manager

Fon: +49-(0)40-49294 3109

Johannes JaschikAnalytical Service Manager

Fon: +49-(0)40-881 448-452

[email protected]

www.eurofins.de

Joerg LickfettKey Account Manager

Fon: +49-(0)40-49294 3109

Johannes JaschikAnalytical Service Manager

Fon: +49-(0)40-881 448-452

[email protected]

www.eurofins.de

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