The Food Authenticity Network (UK Government) invites organisations to submit a self-assessment evidence proforma providing evidence of capabilities and demonstrating how they fulfil the criteria for CoEs.

Bangor University has an international reputation for Basmati authentication and expertise in cereal grain analysis, genetics and genomics. Analysis conducted in our laboratory led to improved protocols for detecting adulteration in commercial rice samples labelled as “Basmati”. The team then demonstrated that high levels of adulteration were present in UK commercial samples form a survey led by the UK Rice Association in 2003. This foundation work underpinned a test case in 2005. Standard Operating Procedures for both microsatellite and InDels were developed by Bangor University and these were recommended by Defra and by JRC for Enforcement of the Code of Practice (COP) on Basmati Rice.

"The listing of a CoE on the food authenticity network is not an endorsement by Government of an organisation but an acknowledgment that the organisation has a particular expertise in authenticity testing either for a particular technique/ food commodity or authenticity testing more generally. It is intended as a guide for those looking for information about food authenticity testing capability in the UK. As such, if a CoE is selected to perform a particular service for an organisation or individual, then it is the responsibility of the procurer to ensure that the services requested are fit for their purpose. The Criteria for a 'Fit for purpose' analytical laboratory identified by the AMWG in its response to the Elliot Review may help in the procurement of analytical services." Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland, July 2020