Risk assessment

DTU National Food Institute provides risk assessments that give politicians and authorities a basis on which to make decisions about how to manage food safety risks. Risk assessment is the scientific part of a risk analysis, which is an internationally recognized tool. Over the years, the National Food Institute has conducted risk assessments on a wide range of chemical substances, microorganisms and processing aids.

Risk assessments in general Chemical exposure Epidemiological microbiological risk modelling Risk-benefit analysis Toxicological effect assessment

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22 februar 2024

Study ranks the causes of foodborne diseases in Denmark

A new study from DTU National Food Institute provides an overview of research on the burden of foodborne diseases in Denmark, ranking for the first time the disease risks from both foodborne pathogens and chemicals based on their impact on public health. The research shows that campylobacter was the leading cause of the burden of foodborne diseases I Denmark.

08 februar 2024

Sign up for the network on chemical risk assessment

PARCopedia is an interactive network for sharing knowledge on chemical risk assessments, part of the platform PARC: The European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals. DTU National Food Institute participates in several research projects within PARC.

28 august 2023

Webinar on PFAS 18 September 2023 – see the final program

What do we know about the PFAS situation in the Nordic region and what can be done? This will be discussed at a webinar 18 September 2023 jointly organized by 4 Nordic research institutions and food authorities. See the final program and register no later than 16 September – participation is free.

23 januar 2023

PFAS found in organic eggs in Denmark

The environmental contaminant PFAS has been found in organic egg yolks in Denmark. Especially children who eat many organic eggs are at risk. The substances are most likely transferred via fishmeal, which is included in feed for the hens. This was found in a study from the DTU National Food Institute carried out in collaboration with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

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