Innovation in research on micro- and nanoplastics and their effects on human health
We are a multidisciplinary team with expertise in a wide range of fields including food sciences & technology, allergy, immunology, biomedicine, biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, machine learning, paediatrics and others, cooperating across Europe to investigate the relationship among micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) and allergic diseases.
The Project
Untangling the multifaceted relationship of exposure routes, risks and health impacts of MNPs.
Improving MNP detection
We plan to develop innovative tools to measure and characterize MNPs and potential contaminants in food, water and air.
MNPs combined with pollutants
We are committed to understanding the effect of MNPs combined with potentially harmful environmental contaminants adhering to their surfaces and finding their way into the human body.
The relationship with allergic diseases
We aim to examine a possible link between MNPs and their role in food allergy and allergic asthma.
Highlights
“Bacteria surfs on plastics into our food” writes De Standaard
The Belgian daily talks to Imptox scientist Prof. Andreja Rajkovic and raises awareness about micro- and nanoplastics and their contaminants in our food.
Imptox scientists supervised the development of an effective method to quantify cyanotoxins in food
A group of Imptox scientists from Ghent University and Sciensano supervised the design and development of an effective method to quantify microcystin in fruits & vegetables and published their findings in Separations.
FAO review on Microplastics in Food Commodities raises awareness about MNP pollution and potential public health concerns
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recently published a review on human exposure to microplastics via dietary sources.
Have your say! … and help the EU revise its rules on food contact materials
Participate in this public consultation open until Jan. 11, 2023 and help the European Union modernize its food safety policy.
The Imptox Team
Imptox is a multidisciplinary consortium of 12 partners from 8 European countries.
