Expertise areas
Food fraud and Composition
Is Tuscan olive oil really from Tuscany? And are these organic eggs really organic? These are examples of the type of authenticity and nutrient related questions which Wageningen Food Safety Research deals with on a regular basis.
Effects of substances on humans and animals
Wageningen Food Safety Research studies the possible effects of substances and ingredients in foods to assess whether they are safe.
Measuring and detecting substances
One of the most important tasks of Wageningen Food Safety Research is measuring and detecting substances in food. This mainly concerns substances that may have possible negative effects on humans and animals. In this way we make an important contribution to safe food.
Safe food production
Innovation and change are occurring on a large scale in the agrifood sector – not just in primary production but also in the transport, storage, processing, and preparation of animal feed and food products. Wageningen Food Safety Research is keeping a close track on these trends and applying its knowledge to improve safety in the food production chain.
Training & Consultancy
Wageningen Food Safety Research can provide you with advice and expert training courses regarding safety and the reliability of food. Wageningen Food Safety Research also plays an important role in advising the national government as well as international government bodies in the area of feed and food safety and reliability. Please do not hesitate to contact us.