16 January 2024 We are excited to share that the CATALYSE project has officially started on 1 January 2024. The consortium of this new EU-funded project comprises 17 partners, including ILSI Europe. CATALYSE was selected as the best proposal on the call “HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01-12: Thematic network ensuring food safety by translating research & innovation into practice”. …
Brussels, December 21, 2023 – The first European Food Safety Forum, held on November 28 and 29, 2023 in Brussels, concluded with resounding success, gathering over 120 participants from across Europe. Food Safety stakeholders from science, policy and society convened to share ideas, create synergies, and shape the future of the European food safety system …
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – 9 November 2023 In the realm of global health, the first 1,000 days of a child’s life are pivotal, shaping long-term health and influencing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD). The Global Disease Burden report underscores the significant role played by both under and overnutrition in mortality and morbidity attributed to NCD. …
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Gut microbiota research has traditionally focused on faecal samples, which represent the luminal content of the distal large intestine. However, recent research suggests that understanding the differences between the small and large intestine is critical to better leverage the immense potential of human gut microbiota modulation through probiotic administration. A new ILSI …
ILSI Europe proactively joins multi-stakeholder consortia formed to address different calls under the European Union (EU) Research Framework Programmes and other funding organisations. Throughout 37 years, ILSI Europe has been involved in over 20 successful projects and has build an expertise in EU-funded projects. Our expertise ILSI Europe’s audience and network consists of industry and …
In the world of food production, microbes are the unsung heroes and potential villains. They have a significant impact on the quality, safety, and sustainability of our food. As we delve into the intricacies of our food production system, we increasingly recognize the interplay between its various sectors and their impact on the overall health …
The ILSI Europe Packaging Materials Task Force is seeking a Scientific Advisor who will ensure the scientific integrity of the Task Force and provide guidance on its long-term scientific work program. The Scientific Advisor will align the Task Force program with ILSI Europe’s vision and mission, prioritising public health. Required: Extensive knowledge and expertise in …
The field of food safety requires a very wide interdisciplinary range of skills, since it covers the most varied categories of chemical and microbiological components combined with the most diverse supply chains, in an increasingly interconnected world. Chemicals range from natural field or storage contaminants such as mycotoxins (substances produced by fungi during the growth …
For many aspects in our society, including microbial safety, many people tend to rely on technology and checks. These can help, but only if the fundaments are well laid. The fundaments start with prerequisite aspects like basic hygiene and a good safety culture. In the next layer a good hazard identification is required, followed by …
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