Report from the 2nd MoniQA International Conference: Emerging and Persisting Food Hazards: Analytical Challenges and Socio-Economic Impact

Abstract

Held in Krakow from 8–10 June 2010, the 2nd MoniQA International Conference was an inter- and cross-disciplinary event, which formed a bridge between the daily concerns of citizens, economic considerations and food and nutrition science. In nine technical sessions the conference set out the state-of-the-art concerning food safety standards, mycotoxins and phycotoxins, food allergens, chemical contaminants, microbiological contaminants, food additives, emerging technologies for food safety assessment and food authenticity.