The SAFE FOODS framework for improved risk analysis of foods

Epiphytic and regulated microbial contaminants of food vegetable raw materials and products

“…There are the methods for biological testing of toxic substances including the use of Daphnia magna S. in a variety of objects known [7,17,18]. The following Table 3 presents the results of patulin determination method which we have developed by using Daphnia magna S. [7] in tomato samples.…”

The SAFE FOODS Risk Analysis Framework suitable for GMOs? A case study

“…The framework describes an iterative decision-making process with four distinct stages i.e. framing, risk-benefit assessment, evaluation, and risk management which includes decision-making, and implementation, and a final review stage which may lead to reframing the issues (see König et al, 2010, and Fig. 3).…”

Acrylamide – A case study on risk analysis

“…FAO/ WHO, 1997). The model is described in more detail elsewhere in this special issue (König et al, 2010).…”

“…In addition, other novel features that are particularly envisaged for the risk-benefit assessment stage include the (1) inclusion of benefits besides risks in this stage; (2) use of advanced analytical profiling methods for the safety assessment of foods; (3) use of advanced statistical methods to estimate intake, by consumers, of a given substance in food, and, based upon such methods and data on effects of food substances, the potential risks and benefits linked with this intake; and (4) the expansion of the assessment with a consideration of the possible ethical, social, economic, and environmental impacts of food safety management measures (König et al, 2010).…”

“…In fact, the report advocated a close cooperation and communication in both directions between risk assessors and risk managers in order to facilitate the production of risk assessments providing a better base for regulatory action, much in the same way as in the SAFE FOODS framework for risk analysis of food safety (König et al, 2010). However, after the report had been published, work was initiated, both in the US and elsewhere, to institutionally separate risk assessment from risk management.…”