This European Standard specifies a method for the detection of foods containing cellulose which have been treated with ionizing radiation, by analysing the electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrum, also called electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrum, of the food, see [1] to [13].
Interlaboratory studies have been successfully carried out with pistachio nut shells [14] to [18], paprika powder [19], [20] and fresh strawberries [21].
BS EN 1787:2000 history
2022BS EN 1787:2022 Foodstuff. Detection of irradiated foodstuff containing cellulose by ESR spectroscopy
2000BS EN 1787:2000 Foodstuffs. Detection of irradiated food containing cellulose by ESR spectroscopy