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.
Mar 2018
Iodine status on the island of Ireland
An assessment of iodine status of teenage girls and infants on the island of Ireland.
Feb 2018
Food allergens in prepacked foods
Date: February, 2018. Accurate labelling is essential for food hypersensitive consumers to make safe food choices.
Dec 2017
The folate status of pregnant women; the current position
Providing an up-to-date analysis of the folate status of pregnant women. The data presented will inform policy and practice relating to folic acid.
Dec 2017
A review of foodborne viruses in fresh produce on the island of Ireland
Norovirus and hepatitis A virus are recognised as the main viruses of public health concern.
Nov 2017
What are the estimated costs of childhood overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland?
To guide and inform our response to this public health crisis.
Oct 2017
The impact of climate change on dairy production
To investigate the potential food safety, economic and environmental impacts of climate change on the dairy production chain.
Sep 2017
Let's take on childhood obesity
Evaluation of a 3 year public health campaign.
Aug 2017
Consumer preferences for poultry decontamination methods on the island of Ireland
Campylobacter is the leading cause of bacterial food poisoning on the island of Ireland.
Aug 2017
Evaluation of the Community Food Initiative Programme 2013–2015
Highlighting the key findings from the independent evaluation of the programme.
Jun 2017
Hand sanitisers - their use and efficacy
On the efficacy of hand sanitisers, compared to hand washing with soap and water, in removing foodborne pathogens from hands.
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