The Eurofins network of laboratories specialising in food authenticity testing in France has developed an innovative solution for verifying the authenticity of the organic status of raw or minimally processed agricultural products.
This development forms part of the TOFoo® (True Organic Food) collaborative research project, supported by Bpifrance under the France 2030 Programme. It builds on Eurofins’ long-standing expertise in authenticity science to provide a new, non-targeted approach to organic status verification.
How TOFoo organic authenticity testing works
Unlike targeted analyses for pesticide residues, GMOs or antibiotics, this method captures the overall analytical fingerprint of a product and applies advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to process the data and classify it as either organic or conventional.
Because it does not focus on a specific substance or family of molecules, the method can reveal intrinsic characteristics associated with organic cultivation practices. This makes it a valuable complement to certification processes and supply chain traceability checks.
Current applications
The TOFoo organic authenticity method is currently available for
Further work is underway to extend this approach to additional raw or minimally processed food products, with new results expected as the TOFoo research programme progresses.
Advantages of using TOFoo organic authenticity testing
Broader scope; Detects differences between organic and conventional products beyond targeted contaminant analysis
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AI-driven classification; Uses advanced modelling to interpret product fingerprint
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Non-targeted; Identifies intrinsic cultivation-related characteristics without focusing on a specific molecule
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Supports due diligence; Complements certification and traceability processes in the organic supply chain
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Adaptable; Method under development for a wider range of agricultural products
Advantages of using the Eurofins network
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Global expertise, local service
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Proven innovation track record; Participation in international research initiatives such as TOFoo
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Advanced facilities; State-of-the-art analytical platforms for non-targeted profiling and AI data analysis
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Integrated services; Combine organic authenticity verification with chemical, microbiological, and isotope testing
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Quality assurance; Testing performed in accredited laboratories where applicable, with full traceability
Contact us
Contact Eurofins Food Testing UK to access our full range of authenticity testing and consultancy services, including our True Organic Food testing service from Eurofins Analytics France SAS, our authenticity competence centre.
Submit an enquiry or call +44 (0)845 604 6740
