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RIKILT – Institute of Food Safety is an independent research institute in the area of safe and healthy food. We carry out high-quality research into the detection, identification, functionality and effects of substances in animal feeds as well as plant-based, animal-based and composite foodstuffs.
RIKILT - Instiute of Food Safety has several exciting internships in the field of food safety research, method development, plant toxins, GMO, pesticides etc.
RIKILT, part of Wageningen UR, Akkermaalsbos 2, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 0031 317 480256
12 December 2011
While many consumers equal ‘natural’ with ‘safe’, botanicals and botanical preparations such as plant food supplements may contain compounds, like the so called alkenylbenzenes, that are of concern
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21 October 2011
Wageningen University and RIKILT – Institute of Food Safety (both parts of Wageningen UR) are initiating a new national forensic research project. It is one of nine research proposals that have been
15 September 2011
A drastic reduction is needed in the use of antibiotics in livestock farming if the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in the healthcare system is to be halted, say experts. How urgent is the problem
19 August 2011
Wageningen UR (University & Research centre) is to coordinate the activities of the globally-operating Sustainability Consortium in Europe. In order to do so, it will be setting up the European
Wageningen UR (University & Research centre) operates within the domain of healthy food and the living environment to improve the quality of life. RIKILT is part of Wageningen UR. View other organisational parts of Wageningen UR.
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On several hot topics Wageningen UR collects its research information on thematic websites. Visit those thematic sites.
Nutrition and health Wageningen UR conducts multidisciplinary food research, ranging from crop cultivation to product development, consumer behaviour and health effects. View the webpage on Nutrition and health
Climate Wageningen UR studies the causes and consequences of climate change, looks for manners to stop climate change and ways to adapt to the changing circumstances. View the webpage on Climate
Biobased economy Wageningen UR works on alternatives for non-renewable resources. Materials, chemicals, energy and fuels are being developed from plant-derived resources. View the webpage on Biobased economy
Animal welfare Wageningen UR aims to improve the quality of life, also the lives of animals, be it farm animals, fish or wildlife. View the webpage on Animal welfare
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