The European Food Information Resource Network - EuroFIR AISBL

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Its purpose is to develop, publish and exploit food composition information and promote international cooperation to improve data quality and access.

Geschiedenis

EuroFIR AISBL is an international, member-based, non-profit Association under Belgian law. Its purpose is to develop, publish and exploit food composition information, and promote international cooperation and harmonisation of standards to improve data quality, storage and access. EuroFIR AISBL draws together the best available food information globally from 26 compiler organisations in Europe, Australia and USA and Canada (FoodEXplorer) as well as validated information about bioactive compounds (eBASIS). Individual and institutional members including dietitians, food manufactures, software developers, public-sector funding bodies, regulators and academia, have access not only to food information but also online tools, best practice guidelines, professional development and networking events, and the opportunities to join pre-competitive research projects.