This European Standard provides the overall framework for detection of sequences corresponding to species
containing allergens using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It relates to the requirements for the specific
amplification of target nucleic acid sequences (DNA) and for the confirmation of the identity of the amplified
nucleic acid sequence.
Guidelines, minimum requirements and performance criteria laid down in the European Standard are intended
to ensure that comparable and reproducible results are obtained in different laboratories. This European
Standard has been established for food matrices.