Data management: databases, analyses and queries
NRZ-Authent develops and provides databases and data evaluation services. Tasks in this field also include advising on issues relating to statistical evaluations as well as the development and provision of user interfaces.
Analytical reference databases: comparison of food samples
In the future, analytical databases should enable food control authorities to compare and assess food samples in a standardised manner. As a prerequisite, data management specifically tailored to the needs of food control must be developed. To support this objective, NRZ-Authent has been equipped with an appropriate server structure.
Knowledge databases: laboratory expertise, reference material and literature
By building knowledge databases, searchable information on selected areas will be provided. For example:
- analytical expertise of the laboratories of the food control authorities (at national level)
- existing collections of reference materials
- literature collection specifically for food authenticity and food fraud in a regulatory context
Data evaluation services: analyses
Data evaluation services provide specially tailored computer-aided analyses for food control authorities hosted on NRZ-Authent server infrastructure. Based on easily available input formats, the analyses can be carried out with the help of user-friendly interfaces.
NRZ-Authent data management projects
- Honey: development of a database for authenticity control of honey using NMR spectroscopy
- Eggs: development of a database for authenticity control of eggs using stable isotope ratio mass spectrometry
- Edible oils: development of a database with purity and quality parameters for authenticity control of plant-based edible oils/fats
- Fish: development of an application for fish species recognition using image recognition
- Meat: development of a web-based service for automated DNA sequence evaluation by DNA barcode analysis for animal species identification
- Information: Food Authenticity Knowledge Tool – an information management system