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Results

1.To develop and validate immunoassay screening kit(s) for the detection of bound residues of the nitrofurans.

2.To develop and validate a High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) screening method for the detection of bound residues of the nitrofurans.

3.To develop and validate a Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Reference Method for the confirmation of bound residues of the nitrofurans, following positive screening test results.

4.To survey the prevalence of nitrofuran residues in pig meat samples collected in the EU and selected Eastern Europe Candidate States.

5.To ensure adequate Technology Transfer to the EU National Reference Laboratory system and the European Consumer.

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