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This document, part of EN 13130, specifies an analytical procedure for the determination of 4-methyl- 1-pentene in food simulants distilled water, 3 % (w/v) aqueous acetic acid aqueous solution, 15 % (v/v) aqueous ethanol aqueous solution and rectified olive oil. The level of 4-methyl-1-pentene monomer determined is expressed as milligrams per kilogram of food simulant. In principle, the method is appropriate for the quantitative determination of 4-methyl-1-pentene at a minimum level of 0,005 mg/kg in all of the four food simulants. However, in the case of interferences, which have been observed for some olive oil batches, the detection limit can be compromised correspondingly.