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Source: International Atomic Energy Agency –
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Food security and food safety in the context of climate change
Climate change is expected to increase the presence of mycotoxins, particularly aflatoxins, and heavy metals in food, which could have catastrophic consequences for food safety and public health in countries already facing food insecurity.
As global food systems become more complex and climate risks increase, countries will need more such portable, accessible, and scalable tools, especially in regions where conventional laboratory testing is not feasible.
Along the line Joint FAO/IAEA Centre for Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture The IAEA conducts research and development to develop technologies based on nuclear and related techniques to identify food-related threats to food security, trade and public health.
To help countries respond to food safety emergencies, the initiative Atoms4food and, in collaboration with the FAO, the IAEA is developing cost-effective and portable instruments that enable rapid testing of large numbers of samples, including in the field.
Food safety experts in Seibersdorf are working to develop this technology to cover more categories of contaminants in other foods, taking into account the needs of Member States. Furthermore, the LBKP has adapted the same sensor system to detect fumonisins (harmful mycotoxins linked to cancer and birth defects) in corn and corn-based products, as well as toxic metals such as lead in fruit juices. This flexibility makes this method instrumental in improving food safety.
According to Vlahou, “The IAEA develops comprehensive and robust tools to assist food safety stakeholders in countries around the world in maintaining the necessary levels of safety and hygiene to prevent foodborne diseases.”
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