Jan Ludvig Lyche, Hubert Dirven, Marit Låg, Asbjørn Magne Nilsen, Katrine Borgå, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Line Emilie Sverdrup & Torsten Källqvist·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
Aviator Xpro EC 225 containing the active substance bixafen was assessed by VKM in spring 2013, and it was concluded that the metabolite M44 has potential for groundwater contamination. Furthermore, VKM assessed in late 2013 the relevance of this metabolite in accordance with the...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i430077
Yngvild Wastson, Eystein Skjerve, Siamak Yazdankhah, Karl Eckner, Georg Kapperud, Jørgen Fredrik Lassen, Judith Narvhus, Truls Nesbakken, Lucy Robertson, Jan Thomas Rosnes, Olaug Taran Skjerdal & Line Vold·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
Potentially toxic metals (PTM), along with PTM-resistant bacteria and PTM-resistance genes may be introduced to soil and water through sewage systems, direct excretion, land application of biosolids (organic matter recycled from sewage, especially for use in agriculture) or anima...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i430078
Helge Hansen, Georg Kapperud, Atle Mysterud, Erling J. Solberg, Olav Strand, Michael Tranulis, Bjørnar Ytrehus, Maria Gulbrandsen Asmyhr, Danica Grahel-Ogden, Karl Eckner, Jørgen Lassen, Judith Narvhus, Truls Nesbakken, Lucy Robertson, Jan Thomas Rosnes, Olaug Taran Skjerdal, Eystein Skjerve, Line Vold & Yngvild Wastson·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet, NFSA) and the Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet, NEA) requested the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet, VKM) for a scientific opinion on Chronic wasting disease (CWD) i...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330069
Michael Tranulis, Morten Tryland, Georg Kapperud, Eystein Skjerve, Roar Gudding, Danica Grahel-Ogden, Karl Eckner, Jørgen Lassen, Judith Narvhus, Truls Nesbakken, Lucy Robertson, Jan Thomas Rosnes, Olaug Taran Skjerdal, Line Vold, Siamak Yazdankhah & Yngvild Wastson·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) and Norwegian Environmental Authority (NEA) asked the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet, VKM) for an opinion on factors associated with the introduction of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330070
Ole Martin Eklo, Marit Almvik, Halvard Hole, Åge Arild Nyborg, Marianne Stenrød, Katrine Borgå, Hubert Dirven, Merete Grung, Jan Ludvig Lyche, Marit Låg, Asbjørn Magne Nilsen, Line Emilie Sverdrup & Torsten Källqvist·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
In this report the following topic of pesticides and fate in Norway has been outlined covering: 1. Factors influencing degradation of pesticides. 2. Description and update of datasets on soil and climate in agricultural areas. 3. Normalization of field degradation data as input f...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330071
Hubert Dirven, Jan Ludvig Lyche, Marit Låg, Asbjørn Magne Nilsen, Katrine Borgå, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Line Emilie Sverdrup & Torsten Källqvist·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
The VKM Panel for plant protection products considered Frupica SC in a meeting on 25.11.2010, and found the active ingredient problematic with regard to carcinogenic effects and possible genotoxicity. M11 is a metabolite of mepanipyrim which is the active ingredient the plant pro...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330072
Judith Narvhus, Jørgen Lassen, Danica Grahel-Ogden, Karl Eckner, Georg Kapperud, Truls Nesbakken, Lucy Robertson, Jan Thomas Rosnes, Olaug Taran Skjerdal, Eystein Skjerve, Line Vold, Siamak Yazdankhah & Yngvild Wastson·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
The Norwegian Scientific Commitee for Food Safety (VKM) appointed a working group of experts to answer a request from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority regarding health risk assessment of Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis® in a food supplement intended for use by infants and youn...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330073
Aim: This research investigated the antibacterial activities of the predominant microorganisms isolated from fermenting cassava mash during fufu production against selected enteropathogenic bacteria. Methodology: Microbiological analysis was carried out on the mash on daily basis...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330068
Aims: To determine the bioactive components and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in selected underutilized crops of the Himalayan region viz. Barnyard millet, Grain amaranth, Rice bean, Black soybean and Horsegram. Study Design: Experimental design (Lab experiment). Place and Dur...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330067
F. Lusamaki Mukunda, E. Solomo, Mosisi Moleka, Omekomba Konde, L. E. Likaka, Bosuandole Litua, A. Kayisu Kalenga, S. Batina Agasa & C. Kayembe Tshilumba·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
Summary: Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient needed by the body for various physiological functions. Its deficiency is associated with several functional disorders. The objective of this study is to determine blood vitamin A levels in malnourished and healthy children. Method...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330066
Background: There is growing interest in the use of natural foods in the management of chronic diseases like diabetes. Ibyer is a fibre rich gruel consumed amongst the Tiv people of Benue State made from whole sorghum or millet flours. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate th...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330065
Aims: To determine the safety of caloric substitution with 10% (g/kg) apple pomace to a healthy or Western diet. Study Design: Growing (age 22-29 days) female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned (n=8 rats/group) to consume a purified standard rodent diet (AIN-93G), AIN-93G...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330063
Background: Reports have shown that consumption of acha (Digitaria exilis) is beneficial to both diabetic and hypertensive patients considering its low glycaemic index, if fortified could assist to improve health and in combating hidden hunger. Aims: This work was aimed at establ...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330059
The maize value chain in the Kogi State and most parts of the country from where maize is purchased into the State lacks mechanisms that ensure grain quality and safety. Against the above-backdrop, this study was designed to evaluate toxigenic fungi and associated mycotoxins in m...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330061
This review focused on the influence of environmental systems and/or factors including high tunnel, UV and visible light, fertilization, and irrigation on bioactive compounds in vegetables and fruits. Most studies reported that high tunnel reduced chicoric acid and luteolin in ve...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i330062