In 1856, the mayor of Brussels proposed the establishment of a municipal laboratory with a chemist to analyse food and beverages to restrain fraud. His proposal was accepted and a laboratory - possibly one of the first municipal laboratories in Europe - was set up. The laboratory still exists today. This paper aims at tracing the conditions in which it emerged, situating it within the laissez-f...

The authenticity of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) dairy products is a focal issue, considering the increasing demand for milk products. Therefore, aim this study was to investigate undeclared presence bovine (Bos taurus) in yogurt, understand which risk factors might make product vulnerable fraud. Real-time PCR assay showed DNA addition 18 72 samples. Given widespread lack data on species products,...

both academic and auditing firms have been searching for ways to detect corporate fraud. The main objective of this study was to present a model to detect financial reporting fraud by companies listed on Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) using genetic algorithm. For this purpose, consistent with theoretical foundations, 21 variables were selected to predict fraud in financial reporting that finally, ...

At pan-European level there is a need for traceability systems giving information on origin, processing, retailing and final destination of foodstuffs. Such systems shall enhance consumer confidence in food; enable the regulatory authorities to identify and to withdraw health hazardous and non-consumable foodstuffs from the market. Animal feeds are an element in this "food-to-farm" approach to ...

The issue of the integrity of edible oils and fats can be considered in three main areas of safety, authenticity and quality in accordance with the standardization approach. Safety is the most essential part of the food, including edible oils, due to effects on health of consumers. Authenticity equivalent to purity is also an important aspect of this approach. The nature and prevention of fraud...

Objective - Honey has been identified statistically, from an extensive record of scholarly journals and media reports, as one the most adulterated ingredients. It a long history dilution, substitution, misrepresentation floral sources, geographical origin. Despite growing reported honey adulteration cases, global market retaining its dominance. According to Market Research Future, demand estima...

Food fraud is a critical concern for food safety and public health that has not received sufficient attention. In Ghana, economically driven, aiming to exploit unsuspecting consumers profit. This paper examines the literature on in drawing from journals, online articles, social media published reports. The findings emphasize prevalence of fraud, underscoring urgent need combat it Ghana by lever...