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Listen to this siteDetails of Agency-funded projects under the Chemical Contaminants from Food Production research programme (C01).
This research project aims to investigate the risk of foodborne exposure to environmental pollutants capable of mimicking or modulating the action of natural hormones.
Results available.
This research project aims to determine the extent that aromatic hydrocarbons and phthalates can be absorbed from food.
This research project aims to determine the effectiveness of a rapid method for analysing a range of organic chemicals from the surface of a range of fruit, leafy vegetables, wheat grain or grass.
This research project aims to examine the potential of detergent residues to enter the food chain following uptake by food crops treated with sludge.
Results available.
This research project will investigate recruitment of women for providing samples of breast milk, and associated record keeping, sampling, storage and analysis of samples.
This research project aims to provide a review of published data on the occurrence of about 40 organic contaminants in foodstuffs.
This research project will validate and develop the analytical methods for and investigate the occurrence of polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) and polychlorinated short, medium and long chain paraffins (CPs) in various foods.
The research project will review methodologies for identifying emerging contaminant threats to food safety.
This research project will assess the levels of consumption of coarse and game fish and shellfish taken from unmanaged inland UK waterways, particularly in areas of known or suspected contamination.
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