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Safefood undertakes a wide ranging programme of research and knowledge gathering in order to address gaps in scientific knowledge related to food safety, food hygiene, nutrition and healthy eating. This research is used to build the evidence base for developing communications that are supported by science that is clear, authoritative, relevant and independent.

Mapping the Dairy Supply Chain on the Island of Ireland

The objective of this project was to describe the dairy supply chain on the island of Ireland to facilitate the identification of areas of strength and potential weakness along the chain.

Publication date: 8 July 2018

An Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge and Skills Requirements of Food Sector SMEs

Food business SMEs must regard food safety as an opportunity to create competitive advantage, rather than an onerous and costly burden.

Publication date: 4 May 2018

Iodine Status: Is There a Public Health Issue on the Island of Ireland?

An assessment of iodine status of teenage girls and infants on the island of Ireland.

Publication date: 1 March 2018

An Investigation of the Adventitious Presence of Four Legislated Food Allergens in Prepacked Food

Accurate labelling of prepacked food products is essential for food hypersensitive consumers to make safe food choices.

Publication date: 1 February 2018

Folate Status in Pregnant Women: Current Situation on the Island of Ireland

Folate plays a critical role in the prevention of neural tube defects.

Publication date: 1 December 2017



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