Breastfeeding is essential to break the spiteful cycle of malnutrition in children. In spite of the WHO recommendations on optimum breastfeeding practices and their extensively acknowledged benefits, adherence to these recommendations in Cameroon remains incredibly low. The aim o...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i330149
The research was undertaken to investigate the comparative phytochemical and in-vitro antibacterial activity of the single and combined strengths of the leaf extracts of Ocimum gratissimum Linn and Gongronema latifolium Benth. on some enteric bacterial isolates. The sensitivity t...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i230146
This study evaluated 403 farmers from the open field and greenhouse farms in Mwea Irrigation Scheme on the types and classification of pesticides used to control pests and diseases on tomatoes, in July 2017 to June 2018. Five greenhouse tomato farmers were purposively selected wh...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i230145
Because of increase in the complexity of the food supply chain, there is information asymmetry in the food industry. But, in other hand, due to increase in concern over health, sustainability, local production, genetically modified crops and welfare issues, there is increase in c...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i230144
Marit Låg, Hubert Dirven, Jan Ludvig Lyche, Asbjørn Magne Nilsen, Katrine Borgå, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Line Emilie Sverdrup & Torsten Källqvist·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
Proman is a new product containing the active substance metobromuron. The intended use is as a broad spectrum selective herbicide for potatoes grown outdoors. VKM’s Panel on Plant Protection Products has discussed the questions raised by The Norwegian Food Safety Authority in the...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i230139
Audun Helge Nerland, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Kåre M. Nielsen, Ville Erling Sipinen, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg, Rose Vikse & Åshild Andreassen·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has been requested by the Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management to conduct final environmental risk assessments for all genetically modified organi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i230140
Audun Helge Nerland, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Kåre M. Nielsen, Ville Erling Sipinen, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg, Rose Vikse & Åshild Andreassen·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has been requested by the Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management to conduct final environmental risk assessments for all genetically modified organi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i230141
Audun Helge Nerland, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Kåre M. Nielsen, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg & Åshild Andreassen·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
The environmental risk assessment of the herbicide tolerant genetically modified oilseed rape MON 88302 (Reference EFSA/GMO/BE/2011/101) has been performed by the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM). VKM has be...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i230142
Inger-Lise Steffensen, Jan Alexander, Mona-Lise Binderup, Knut Helkåas Dahl, Berit Granum, Ragna Bogen Hetland, Trine Husøy, Jan Erik Paulsen, Tore Sanner & Vibeke Thrane·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet, VKM) has at the request of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) conducted a risk assessment of the coumarin intake in the Norwegian population. VKM was asked to assess if any part...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i230143
Asbjørn Magne Nilsen, Hubert Dirven, Jan Ludvig Lyche, Marit Låg, Katrine Borgå, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Line Emilie Sverdrup & Torsten Källqvist·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
MCPA (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid) is the active ingredient in several registered herbicides. VKM concluded in 2006 that the effects observed in experiments with dogs were of little relevance to humans, and an AOEL value of 0.036 mg/kg bw/day was proposed, based on renal...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i130126
Live Lingaas Nesse, Anne Marie Bakke, Trine Eggen, Kristian Hoel, Magne Kaldhusdal, Einar Ringø, Siamak Pour Yazdankhah, Erik-Jan Lock, Rolf Erik Olsen, Robin Ørnsrud & Åshild Krogdahl·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
Background: Antimicrobials revolutionized human as well as animal medicine in the 20th century by providing effective treatment of diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms. However, microorganisms have the ability to develop antimicrobial resistant strains. This occurs when...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i130127
Trine Husøy, Augustine Arukwe, Mona-Lise Bindrup, Anne Lise Brantsæter, Christiane Kruse Fæste, Ragna Bogen Hetland, Jan Alexander, Heidi Amlund, Knut Helkås Dahl, Gunnar Sundstøl Eriksen, Berit Granum, Kari Grave, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Jan Erik Paulsen, Anders Ruus, Tore Sanner, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Cathrine Thomsen, Vibeke Thrane & Janneche Utne Skåre·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet, VKM) has on request of The Norwegian Food Safety Authority performed a risk assessment of furan intake in the Norwegian population based on the most recent national food consumption surveys. N...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i130128
Audun Helge Nerland, Aksel Bernhoft, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Kåre M. Nielsen, Ville Erling Sipinen, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg, Rose Vikse & Åshild Andreassen·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
The environmental risk assessment of the insect resistant genetically modified maize MON 89034 (Reference EFSA/GMO/BE/2011/90) has been performed by the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM). VKM has been request...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i130129
Audun Helge Nerland, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Kåre M. Nielsen, Ville Erling Sipinen, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg, Rose Vikse & Åshild Andreassen·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has been requested by the Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management to conduct final environmental risk assessments for all genetically modified organi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i130130
Aim: To determine the food safety risks of consumption of street-vended poultry products, to evaluate the determinants of microbial safety and the risk rank of these products. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey was done in the Korogocho and Kariobangi North slums among the co...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i130125