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AOAC Africa expands scope to cover entire continent
Analytical scientists working throughout the African continent will now be included in AOAC Africa’s purview following considerable consultation with its 300+ members and ultimate approval from AOAC INTERNATIONAL. www.foodsafetyafrica.net/ 

‘Critical gaps’ in African food safety detected: ‘Urgent investment is needed’
The new research, released at the AOAC’s International Sub-Saharan Africa Section’s annual meeting this week, highlighted a ‘continuing lack’ of ISO certified food safety testing laboratories, with only 63% of African labs certified to ISO 17025: 2017 compared to 100% in Europe. www.foodnavigator.com

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