There is one aspect that we all should consider when thinking about who conducts research, what is the purpose and objective of their research and who pays for it. The …
In the 1920s, there were reports by pig farmers in the USA concerned by the reduced fertility of their animals fed on mouldy grain, a fed subsequently shown to contain …
Φάρμακον reads as pharmakon. This is an ancient greek word that brings two key concepts together: poison and drug. Nowadays these words have a drastically different meaning: were the ancient …
EU law provides rules that business operators must comply with. EU law may also be complemented with legislation at the national level. EU rules on FCMs EU rules on FCMs …
To common citizens and taxpayers, the EU and national legislators appear slow in their decision making, and sometimes far from reality. Also, most people wonder if new rules and regulations …
In week 3 you have learned about the use of biotests in conducting research on EDC. You have seen their importance and their limits, and you have appreciated the complexity …
Food contact materials, or FCM Wax Is used as treatment and coating of primary FCM such as paper, board and aluminium. It may also be used to coat food directly, …
In this video you will see how to organize, to conduct and to interpret the biological tests that use cells. In particular you will learn how cells are used, where …
Chemistry is a powerful science and can provide us with a lot of data and information about chemicals present in packaging, those migrating into foods and drinks, those found in …
Imagine you are walking home one late-spring afternoon, drinking your favourite soda from an aluminium can. In your other hand you’re carrying a plastic bag with your ready-made dinner and …