Microplastics Initiative

Microplastics Initiative

Stimulating translational research and improving the understanding of the impact of microplastics on human health

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Activity Overview

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Task Force Information

Objectives

The Microplastics Initiative’s ambition is to become a multidisciplinary reference community, fostering the exchange of state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and the latest advancements in the field of micro- and nanoplastics. Our expert panel is dedicated to consolidating the current state-of-the-art in dietary microplastics and nanoplastics analysis, offering valuable suggestions to advance methods toward a harmonised analytical methodology. Our goal is to address pressing health concerns related to the impact of dietary microplastics and nanoplastics on consumer health.

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Contact Information

For more detailed information, please contact Ruchi Shah at rshah@ilsieurope.be

Activity Overview

Ongoing

- Community of Practice

The Microplastics Initiative has established a Community of Practice (CoP) in December 2024 bringing together experts from various disciplines to address the challenges of microplastics and nanoplastics in the food and beverage sector. The CoP aims to coordinate activities, lead developments in the food sector, and create synergies among stakeholders.

The Community of Practice is preparing a webinar series for 2025 centered around four key focus areas: Analytics, Exposure, Biomonitoring, and Health Impact.

  • Webinar I: Analytics (20 Feb 2025)
  • Webinar II: Exposure (coming soon)
  • Webinar III: Biomonitoring (coming soon)
  • Webinar IV: Health Impact (coming soon)

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- Guidelines for Harmonisation of Analytical Approaches for Dietary Microplastics.

The paper will focus on working definition of microplastics in food and beverages and guidelines for harmonisation of analytical approaches for dietary microplastics.

Upcoming

 - Mapping of Activities and Initiatives

The Group will conduct a mapping of activities and initiatives to identify gaps and guide research with best practices for analysing microplastics in the food sector. The mapping will focus on four pillars:

a.Health effects
b.Exposure and toxicology
c.Analytics
d.Biomonitoring data

Expected kick-off: Q4 2024

- Round Table Discussions

Within the CoP, the group will organise Round Table Discussions to enhance our understanding of microplastics critical issues in food and beverages, promoting collaboration and advancing practical solutions.

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