New tool identifies all DNA of food

Joe Leogue The food safety watchdog has developed a process that allows it to identify the entire DNA content of a food. It says the tool will help it tackle food fraud and the mislabelling of products.

The food safety watchdog has developed a process that allows it to identify the entire DNA content of a food. It says the tool will help it tackle food fraud and the mislabelling of products.

One food product tested contained significant levels of mustard, an allergenic ingredient that must be declared under EU and Irish law.