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Potential migration levels of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH and MOSH) from food

Food Standards Agency · Central government

In brief

Food Standards Agency awarded research work to Fera Science Ltd on 7 January 2026.

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What the notice says

There is currently limited UK capability to measure MOSH/MOAH levels in foods. To evaluate dietary exposure and possible migration levels of MOSH/MOAH, methodology for the determination of MOSH/MOAH in foods needs to be established. The objective of this current piece of work is to apply methods for the detection of MOSH/MOAH within food and ascertain any potential migration levels from food contact materials and as environmental contaminants in food. The development of these methods and their subsequent validation will allow the FSA to determine the risk to the consumer from exposure from foods which have been contaminated with MOSH/MOAH and additionally respond to incidents.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Fera Science Ltd£99,644
8 January 2026 to 26 February 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 001291-2026

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From notice 001291-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.