Health risks

Microbial Risks

Micro-organisms are a frequent cause of food-borne diseases. To know in which foodstuffs they occur and how they are transmitted can be helpful to prevent infections.

Substance Risks

Foodstuffs may contain undesirable substances that could constitute health risks. Up-to-date data is needed to better assess and avoid these risks.

Food Risks

Secure data is the basis for a sound nutrition strategy. They help to answer nutrition policy questions and show where there is a need for action.

Last modification 20.09.2021

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