Review of analytical methods to measure boar taint compounds in porcine adipose tissue: The need for harmonised methods

► Review of methods for skatole and androstenone analysis in porcine adipose tissue. ► Sampling, sample preparation, calibration and instrumentation are discussed. ► Method performance parameters and level of validation of methodology are discussed. ► There is a need for further validation and standardisation of existing methodology. ► Future ban of castration of male piglets would enforce further method harmonisation.