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Development of novel analytical methods to trace small micro- and nanoplastics in food matrices
a diameter smaller 1 µm, called nanoplastics (NP s) that could be found in food matrices and environmental samples, by means of specific measurement techniques. Therefore, the aim of this work is to develop ...
EFSA Project on the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for the hazard assessment of nanofibres. Lot 1, nanocellulose oral exposure: gastrointestinal digestion, nanofibres uptake and local effects
(iii) assessment of any digestion or degradation of NC by the human microbiome. Eight NC samples belonging to the three NC types, plus a comparator in the micro-range, were selected as study materials and ...
Report on initial findings of on-site diagnostic tests and IT solutions for human clinical, veterinary and environmental samples for early warning of emerging resistant pathogens
Publication Type: Sci. report, recommendat°, guidance doc., directive, monograph Authors: Manal AbuOun; Indre Navickaite; Thomas I. Wilkes; Marco Di Domenico; Giuliano Garofolo; Bram Bloemen; Mathieu Gand; Nancy Roosens; Kevin Vanneste; Sigrid C.J. De Kee ...
Daily heart rate characteristics, allergy symptom severity and mood in adults with allergic rhinitis
acute, daily changing factors that could underlie these cardiac alterations. Aim: To estimate associations between daily heart rate characteristics (i.e. resting heart rate, autocorrelation and sample ...
Validity of self-reported data to assess the prevalence of overweight, hypertension and cholesterol
evidence-based prevention programs. In Belgium, this is assessed through self-reported (SR) data from the Belgian health interview surveys (BHIS) in a wide population sample or through objective measures from ...
Migration of mineral oil from cardboard packaging for food: Identification of the hazards and assessment of the exposure of the Belgian population
The detected MOSH and MOAH concentrations were then compared to the action thresholds set by the Scientific Committee (SciCom) of the Belgian Food Safety Agency (FASFC) in 2017. Only one sample exceeded ...
Levels of organochlorinated pesticide residues and other persistent organic pollutants in breast milk: the Belgian results from the 6th WHO-coordinated survey
halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP s) DIOXIN 2018 Belgium participated in the 6th WHO coordinated survey on POP s in breast milk POP s levels in Belgian breast milk samples still decrease ...
Dermal exposure of Belgian florists to insecticide residues
Pesticide residues Residue result results risk SAFETY Sample Samples Science situation STANDARD standards study time values WHO work Abstract: In order to assess the potential dermal exposure (PDE) and ...
A survey of pesticide residues in cut flowers from various countries.
Pesticides RANGE Residue risk Sample Samples survey toxicity Universities university use WHO Abstract: As in any intensive culture, flowers require the use of a wide range of pesticides to control diseases and ...
Biological activity conferred by endocrine disrupting chemicals in hospital effluent and river water from the Brussels Region, Belgium
assess endocrine activity by comparing the mixture or cocktail effect originating from the sample extract. Added value is that this technique picks up effects from compounds that are not ...