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Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) has been the technique of choice of analytical scientists for many years. The latest developments in instrumentation, including tandem mass spectrometry (M
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Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) taken together with other geographical indicators, such as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) and Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG), offer the consumer
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Food Contaminants and Residue Analysis treats different aspects of the analysis of contaminants and residues in food, and highlights some current concerns facing this field. The content is initiated b
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Modern Instrumental Analysis covers the fundamentals of instrumentation and provides a thorough review of the applications of this technique in the laboratory. It will serve as an educational tool as
