Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of more than hundred compounds that are ubiquitous in our environment. Some of these PAHs are known to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic. PAHs have been detected in dried herbs that were cultured in The Netherlands as well as in other European …

In the food industry water is commonly used in production. The egislation on water quality is focused on drinking water. The question arises: How should European producers of dry bulk food ingredients approach their decisions on process water quality considering production efficiency and the food safety …

De Nederlandse Rijkswateren IJssel, Vecht & Zwarte Water, Zwarte Meer, Ketel- & Vossemeer, IJsselmeer en Waddenzee maken onderdeel uit van het Rijnstroomgebied. De waterkwaliteit binnen het internationale stroomgebied is afhankelijk van menselijke activiteiten zoals landbouw, industrie en transport, …