BS EN 13751:2002
Foodstuffs - Detection of irradiated food using photostimulated luminescence

Standard No.

BS EN 13751:2002

Release Date

2002

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2009-09

Replace By

BS EN 13751:2009

Latest

BS EN 13751:2009

Scope

This European Standard specifies a method for the detection of irradiated foods using photostimulated luminescence (PSL). The technique described here comprises an initial measurement of PSL intensity which may be used for screening purposes, and a calibration method to determine the PSL sensitivity to assist classification. It is necessary to confirm a positive screening result using calibrated PSL or another standardised (e.g. EN 1784 to EN 1788) or validated method. The method has been successfully tested in interlaboratory trials using shellfish and herbs, spices and seasonings [1]. From other studies it may be concluded that the method is applicable to a large variety of foods [2], [3], [4].

BS EN 13751:2002 history

• 2009 BS EN 13751:2009 Foodstuffs - Detection of irradiated food using photostimulated luminescence
• 2002 BS EN 13751:2002 Foodstuffs - Detection of irradiated food using photostimulated luminescence