Food Institute of KTU Taikos pr' 92, LT51180 Kaunas, Lithuania, http:www'lmai'lt

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Food Institute of KTU Taikos pr. 92, LT-51180
Kaunas, Lithuania, http//www.lmai.lt

• There are 4 research laboratories, test
  laboratory and information department
• Full staff comprises 66 persons.
• Scientific staff of the institute includes 2
  habilitated doctors and 20 doctors

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Main areas of scientifical excellence

• technological aspects of functional foods
• selection and identification of food
  microorganisms,
• seeking to improve safety and quality of food
  products
• development of the contaminants and natural
  toxicant analysis
• establishment of the food authenticity system
• training programs for experts in food industry.

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Past collaboration with JRC

• Participation in training courses at IRMM
• Workshop on chemical and microbiological
  proficiency testing of food laboratories, 2003
• Test laboratory uses reference materials.

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Suggestions for future collaboration with JRC

• Harmonization of the methods for the
  determination biogenic amines (histamine,
  putrescine, cadaverine, tyramine and others) in
  the foods
• Preparation of certified reference materials with
  nutrition components, in field of functional
  foods.