WEBINAR: Challenges in the international rice trade
Tools to control authenticity, food safety and quality
Rice is an important staple food worldwide, with a wide range of varieties. More than 120,000 varieties are stored in the gene banks of international research institutes. Rice is used in the preparation of many dishes, such as sushi, risotto, rice noodles, crackers, pudding, pilaf and biryani, which require the use of special rice varieties. Therefore, food safety and authenticity control is essential for international trade.
In our webinar, you will get a compact overview of our latest findings on pesticide residues and contaminants in rice from 13 countries of origin. Our expert, Dr Werner Nader, will present the results of a genetic cluster analysis of 200 rice varieties from 14 countries on four continents, with a special focus on Basmati, Jasmine, Risotto and Japanese rice. The reference method developed by Eurofins to determine the authenticity of Basmati rice in accordance with the ‘European Code of Practice for Basmati Rice’ will also be presented.
Webinar content
- Genetic fingerprinting and cluster analysis of 200 rice varieties from 14 countries of origin, as well as pesticide residues and contaminants in rice from 13 countries
- Authenticity testing of Basmati rice in accordance with the ‘European Code of Practice for Basmati Rice’ using the reference method developed by Eurofins
- Food safety, authenticity and quality risks in the international rice trade – purchase and import
- Control tools to minimise such risks through pre-shipment inspection and analysis
- Current legislation and trade practices relating to food safety and authenticity
Your speaker
Dr Werner Nader
Senior consultant - Retired managing director
Eurofins Dr. Specht Express Testing & Inspection GmbH
Dr Werner Nader holds a doctorate in biology. He co-founded Eurofins Global Control GmbH, an international inspection and auditing company for food and businesses, and was its Managing Director until his retirement. He is the author of many scientific publications and an IRCA Lead Auditor of food safety management systems. He is currently active in various consulting activities.
Your benefit
The webinar will cover the major risks in the international rice trade related to food safety, authenticity and quality. State-of-the-art control tools based on bioinformatics, molecular biology and mass spectrometry will be presented.
The data at glance
Webinar: Challenges in the international rice trade - tools to control authenticity, food safety and quality
Date: 3 July 2025, 10-11 a.m. (CEST)
Level: beginners and advanced
Language: English
Price: free of charge
Eurofins NDSC
Food Testing Germany
t +49 40 492 94-3230
marketing.food@
ftdach.eurofins.com
