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This research project aims to review the Phytoestrogens Research Programme and conduct a survey of phytoestrogen research worldwide.
Study Duration : April 2000 to July 2001
Contractor : Ashwell Associates
This project will formally review the Phytoestrogens Research Programme and survey phytoestrogen research worldwide.
A survey of worldwide phytoestrogen research will be conducted by postal and/or email questionnaire.
Details of unpublished and ongoing phytoestrogens research projects were received from over 140 different laboratories worldwide. The research covered six main areas of phytoestrogen investigation:
For each category, key areas of further work for the Agency's phytoestrogens research programme were identified. Overall, the programme was found to represent a Network of Excellence in terms of global research into phytoestrogens.
The results of this project were evaluated by the Committee on Toxicity (COT) as part of its review on phytoestrogens and health .
Final report is available from the FSA Library and Information centre.
To obtain a copy, please contact the Enquiry Desk, Dr Elsie Widdowson Library and Information Services, Food Standards Agency tel: 020 7276 8181/8182 or email:
library&info@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
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Contact
: For any enquiries concerning this research project, please contact the relevant Programme contact or email:
science@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
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