Guidance for Point of Contact Technology

Descriptions

Applicants are invited to carry out the research required to develop guidelines on the application of POC technology for the purpose of official controls in the food sector. Tenders must demonstrate how the research being conducted will enable the development of guidelines. The supplier should consider including the following when developing the guidelines, but this is not an exhaustive list: •A clear definition of instruments which are in the POC technology umbrella. •An approach to validating a POC device being used for official controls. •Clear guidelines on who is able to test food using POC technology for official controls and who the guidelines apply to. •General guidelines on operating POC instruments. •Reference to specific commodities testing with POC technology is suitable for. •General guidelines on interpretation of results including the potential requirement of follow-up analysis.