No:14     February 2008
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Since there are limited days to start first session of F4ST, once again we would like to thank you for your growing interest. The number of the applications has reached to 1.600. In the last week of March, the applicants will be informed if they are elected for training via e-mail. For those who are elected,...

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EFSA issues opinion on nutrient sources containing vanadium
EFSA’s AFC Panel has issued an unfavorable opinion on vanadium containing compounds which may be used in certain types of foods including food supplements.

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First global forum on agro-industries
India will host the first global conference on agro-industries, to be held in New Delhi from 8-11 April 2008. The Global Agro-Industries Forum (GAIF) will promote the importance of agro-industries for economic development and poverty reduction.

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Commission develops code of conduct on nanotechnology
The European Commission has released a voluntary code of conduct for nanotechnology that places the burden of responsibility for consumer safety on industry.

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FAO applauds the opening of seed vault in Norway
Tunnel built into frozen mountain will store samples of the world’s most important crops

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News from Countries

F4ST keeps putting in an appearance on the press!
Activities for the broadcasting of the programme go on and…

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“Is it actually dangerous to use microwave oven?”

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“Is margarine really better than butter?”

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Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is a field of applied sciences and technologies involving the control of matter on the atomic and molecular scale, normally under 100 nanometers.

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WHAT IS FOOD TAMPERING?
Food tampering, is the act of intentionally altering a product, its content, container, label, or…

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Meetings & Conferences

  • 30th Mycotoxin-Workshop, Utrecht...
  • International Durum with Symposium…
  • Internorga 2008, 82nd International Fair for …

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