EMAN - European Mycotoxin Awareness Network
Abstract
Mycotoxins are fungal metabolites present in a large part of the world supply and bear potential threat to food safety. Since their discovery, mycotoxins attracted a great deal of interest and excellent research took place from a number of scientific groups. Communication of the findings between the industry and other bodies within Europe is vital. Therefore, the formed Network within Europe is composed of a group of multidisciplinary experts and national contact points, responsible for alerting all interested parties on the latest mycotoxin related issues. The objectives of this project are a) to establish communication links between individuals, businesses or organisations that are interested or affected by mycotoxin-related issues, b) to establish web links and frequently up-date the Network members electronically and c) to continue the Network between the partners after the project term by running it on a self-financing basis. Each member is responsible in several activities for the benefit of all. Such activities involve designing, setting up and maintaining the Network web site, providing information and training courses, act as national contact points for Network enquiries and generally maintain the international effectiveness of the project. The project outcomes are to up-date the web site as frequently as possible, to organise conferences and workshops annually, to produce and distribute newsletters biannually and fact/info sheets frequently and perform web based training courses frequently. The overall outcome is the establishment of a European Network that provides readily available information on many aspects of mycotoxins primarily via the web.
Publikationen
Project staff
Rudolf Krska
Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Rudolf Krska
rudolf.krska@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-97301, 97302
Project Leader
01.01.2001 - 30.06.2004
BOKU partners
External partners
The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural Universtiy
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partner
Agence Francaise de Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments
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partner
Handelslabor Dr. Wiertz - Dipl.-Chem. Eggert - Dr. Jörissen GmbH
none
partner
General Chemical State Laboratory
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partner
Teagasc - Agriculure and Food Development Authority
none
partner
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
none
partner
Inspectorate for Health Protectioin
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partner
National Veterinary Institute
none
partner
National Laboratory for Engineering and Industrial Technology
none
partner
Institute of Health CARLOS III
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partner
Statens Livsmedelsverket National Food Administration
none
partner
Cranfield University
none
partner
Leatherhead International Ltd.
none
coordinator