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Parasite risk assessment with integrated tools in EU fish production value chains (PARASITE)
Project
Project code: MRI-MF-08-110
Contract period: 01.02.2013
- 29.02.2016
Purpose of research: Inventory & Assessment
The general objective of the project is – through risk assessment – to provide insight, upgraded know-how and new technologies in order to mitigate the impact, to industry and consumers, of zoonotic parasites present in fishery products in the European market. This objective will be pursued by developing, refining and adjusting tools for the detection, monitoring and mitigation of the risk faced by consumers from zoonotic parasites in fishery products in Europe. Following the Guide of Food Safety Risk Analysis from FAO (2006) we define detailed objectives which include the following “fit-for purpose” specific actions: Providing comprehensive epidemiological data to assess the risk for consumers to encounter zoonotic parasites present in fish stocks and fishery products in the EU; Implementing multilevel methodologies, techniques and technology with the potential for upgrading to industrial scale, to detect zoonotic parasites and their proteins in order to mitigate the risks from this hazard in EU marine fish production value chains; Improvements in the capabilities of the stake-holders (e.g., food business operators, policy makers, clinicians etc) to use the epidemiological data, diagnostic tools, methodologies and devices resulting from the project, supported by a comprehensive dissemination strategy. Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) will be performed in conjunction with statistical modelling and Monte Carlo simulations to estimate the probability of illness from parasites associated with the consumption of raw or partially cooked fish products. The QRA will quantify the associated uncertainty and variability and estimate the effectiveness of proposed risk mitigation strategies. Cost-benefit analysis of proposed solutions will be also undertaken.
Section overview
Subjects
- Marine fisheries
- Food microbiology
- Toxicology
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
MRI - Department of Safety and Quality of Milk and Fish Products (MRI-MF)
