Value assignment of Reference Material 8405 hazelnut flour for allergen detection

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released RM 8405 Hazelnut Flour for Allergen Detection, which is intended for harmonizing measurements of allergenic proteins in foods. The material was purchased from a commercial vendor and data was obtained from an interlaboratory comparison exercise and collaborating laboratories. A description of the material, results, and data analysis are discussed in the following report.