Project of the S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University
State Registration No.: 0115RK00481

Project Objective

To develop rapid methods and test kits for assessing the quality and safety of food products of animal origin.

Brief Description

The study investigated the most common contaminants and types of food adulteration. New rapid methods and test kits were developed for the detection of contaminants, foreign substances, food adulteration, and species identification of livestock raw materials and products.

Innovation

Accessible and rapid methods for food quality and safety assessment were developed, enabling testing without the need for expensive laboratory equipment. The developments are intended for veterinary-sanitary examination and food safety laboratories.

Main Results

During 2015-2017, the following were developed:

• 21 rapid methods for food quality and safety assessment;
• 5 test kits for the detection of contaminants and food adulteration;
• methods for determining nitrates and nitrites in meat and meat products;
• methods for detecting potassium permanganate in meat;
• a method for determining acetone in milk for ketosis diagnosis;
• an improved method for detecting antibiotic residues;
• a rapid method for determining aflatoxin M1 in milk and dairy products;
• methods for detecting vegetable fats in butter;
• methods for species identification of animal fats and hair;
• methods for detecting reconstituted milk;
• methods for determining the acidity of fermented dairy products;
• a method for detecting preservatives in milk;
• a rapid method for determining honey authenticity.

Scientific Achievements

As a result of the project, 12 intellectual property protection documents were obtained, including:

• 3 Eurasian patents;
• 3 patents of the Republic of Kazakhstan for inventions;
• 2 innovative patents;
• 4 utility model patents.

A total of 27 scientific publications were published, including journal articles, conference proceedings, and patents. A monograph, a textbook, and methodological recommendations were also published.

Practical Significance

The developed methods and test kits have been introduced into veterinary-sanitary laboratories and enable rapid detection of hazardous contaminants and food adulteration.

Implementation of Results

The project resulted in:

• 4 implementation certificates in production;
• 5 reports on industrial trials.

The research findings were used in doctoral, master's, and undergraduate theses and were presented at international scientific conferences.

Socio-Economic Impact

The implementation of the developed methods contributes to improving food quality and safety, preventing the sale of adulterated and unsafe food products, protecting public health, and improving veterinary-sanitary control systems.