P2306-RT

Opium alkaloids in poppy seeds

According to Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/2142 maximum levels related to opium alkaloids apply from July 2022 on. The maximum level related to poppy seeds is 20 mg/kg for the sum of morphine and codeine. 

Consequently, this ring test refers to morphine and codeine in poppy seeds. Whole, non-ground poppy seeds are provided as test material resp. blank material. The test material is spiked with morphine and codeine. The concentration levels are similar to routine samples. 

The aim of the ring test is

  • the correct quantification of morphine and codeine
    with respect to the comparability criterion, and
  • the correct quantification of morphine and codeine
    with respect to the trueness criterion (as far as scientifically reasonable applicable).

Reporting limits of 0.1 mg/kg are required for both parameters. 

 

Parameters

morphine, codeine

Expected time schedule

Please register before:
01 April 2023
Dispatch of samples:
19 June 2023
Deadline for reporting results:
11 July 2023

Costs of P2306-RT

Ring test and material Amount Price per unit
Opium alkaloids in poppy seeds 820 €
Test material
Poppy seeds, spiked with morphine and codeine.
50 g included
Blank material
Poppy seeds, unspiked.
50 g included

Note: PROOF-ACS reserves the right to cancel tests in case of less than ten participants.