02.25.13
Pesticide residues and other contaminates in food can have severe consequences for the unaware consumer, ranging from short-term problems to lingering effects that show themselves after several years or decades. In light of this issue, European scientists have begun work on new models, methods and procedures to detect and assess risks and to develop counter-measures. The newest findings were discussed at the 11th International Fresenius-Conference “Food Safety and Dietary Risk Assessment” from February 20- 21, 2013 in Mainz, Germany.
In a presentation on the subject area of “Pesticide Kinetics And Metabolism,” Khaled M. Abass (University of Oulu, Finland, and Menoufia University, Egypt) made clear that research on the metabolism of pesticides plays a key role in risk assessment.
In addition, Peter Fantke (Technical University of Denmark, DTU) presented a dynamic multi-crop model at the conference that makes it possible to characterize pesticide residues in food crops and to link them with human health impacts. For further information on the event, and details on the scientific data presented, visit: http://www.akademie-fresenius.com.
In a presentation on the subject area of “Pesticide Kinetics And Metabolism,” Khaled M. Abass (University of Oulu, Finland, and Menoufia University, Egypt) made clear that research on the metabolism of pesticides plays a key role in risk assessment.
In addition, Peter Fantke (Technical University of Denmark, DTU) presented a dynamic multi-crop model at the conference that makes it possible to characterize pesticide residues in food crops and to link them with human health impacts. For further information on the event, and details on the scientific data presented, visit: http://www.akademie-fresenius.com.