Resources

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Industry Organisations

• American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) — Analytical methods, proficiency testing
• AOAC International — Official methods of analysis
• Codex Alimentarius — International food standards
• Flax Council of Canada — Industry data, nutrition research
• GFSI — Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarked schemes

Regulatory Authorities

• USDA — Organic certification (NOP)
• FDA — FSMA compliance
• EFSA — EU food safety, nutrition claims

Technical References

• AOAC Official Methods of Analysis (current edition)
• AOCS Official Methods and Recommended Practices (current edition)
• Codex Standard for Fat Spreads and Blended Spreads (CXS 256-2007)

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