Introduction to On-Site Analysis

Professionals working in the food system all over the world and with an interest in food safety and food security, for example from a governmental perspective, quality control or with a commercial interest. Also professionals working in the supply chain (trade).

• Competent authorities
• Food control laboratories
• EU and national governments
• Instrument suppliers
• Universities

• Understand biochemical and chemical on-site analysis techniques, including Lateral Flow Devices, DNA and RNA testing, spectroscopic sensors, mass spectrometry and application in a drone.
• Design, develop and implement new approaches and applications for on-site analysis in your professional or private life.

This course is an online self-study course. Participants follow this online course at their own pace. The course learning materials are available 24/7 on the online platform of WUR. As a participant, you sign in with your personal account and study whenever convenient. The learning material consists of knowledge clips, interactive quizzes and readings.

• Module 1: Introduction and getting acquainted
• Module 2a: Biochemical techniques (lateral flow devices, DNA & RNA)
• Module 2b: Chemical techniques (spectroscopic techniques, mass spectrometry)
• Module 2c: Application and implementation (drone sensing, minimum requirements)
• Module 3: Summary and closure

You will receive a personal account that gives you access to the online course for 2 months.

At the end of the course, we offer a certificate for participation.