Forensic Food Course

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	Forensic Food Microscopy Short Course

FORENSIC FOOD MICROSCOPY SHORT COURSE

This short course covers all aspects of forensic food microscopy from basic stereomicroscopy techniques to advanced compound microscopy. A laboratory/reference workbook, a working reference sample collection of over 100 feed ingredients and a kit of hand tools will be provided.

This short course includes

	an introduction to concepts and methods of forensic food microscopy;
	structures of plant, animal and microbial materials and their useful cellular and sub-cellular characteristics for identifications;
	methods to identify other natural and manufactured materials;
	transference of food residues and the determination of origin;
	common adulterants and contaminants in foods;
	sample processing and handling;
	collection and preservation of evidence;
	working with clients and detailed reporting;
	microchemical and biochemical spot tests; and
	a wide range of mineral, fiber, hair, pill, plastics and other identifications.

Differentiating between fraud, contrived samples and real food problems will be emphasized.

Forensic food microscopy is the subjective half of the quality assurance picture. It is the fastest and most practical way to identify foreign material and contaminants in ingredients and finished food products. No scientific instrument can take the place of a well trained microscopist. This "hands on" short course will provide a wealth of practical information and techniques to upgrade and enhance any quality assurance program and quality control lab.

Microscopes and all needed equipment will be provided. You may bring your own microscopes if you wish.

If you are interested in coming to our Forensic Food Microscopy Short Course, please click here. You will be asked to fill out a brief survey of your background and course expectations. We will contact you with the course schedule.

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Contact Us:
ALTECA Ltd., 731 McCall Road
Manhattan, KS 66502, U.S.A.
Tel: (785) 537-9773 Fax: (785) 537-1800
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Rapid Ready Shipping Service:
provides the shipping container and all of the supplies needed to get your sample safely to our lab for analysis.

Short Courses in Feed Microscopy and Forensic Food Microscopy are available at ALTECA.
No QA/QC Department should be without a trained microscopist!

COURSE SCHEDULE:
FEED MICROSCOPY
June 16-20, 2008

FOOD MICROSCOPY
possible date Sept 2008

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