Objective The biocide tributyltin (TBT) is widely used in anti-fouling ship paint and accumulates through the marine food chain. A recent literature survey revealed that in some European countries present levels of TBT in seafood exceed the Tolerable Daily Intake for humans and may pose a risk to the consumer. However, the available data were very limited and for most EU-countries no information was available. The main objective of OT -SAFE is to improve the quality of seafood in Europe and end the current uncertainty regarding TBT levels and the associated risks to consumers. An extensive database will be compiled on TBT levels in seafood at major EU fishing grounds and the possibilities to reduce the TBT content of seafood during kitchen preparation will be studied. A risk assessment will be made and maximum residue limits for TBT in seafood will be derived, taking import/export fluxes and consumption patterns into account. OT-SAFE will contribute positively to the ongoing discussion between scientists, government, industry and environmental pressure groups on the risks of TBT. If found necessary, the results will help EU-regulators to set seafood advisory guidelines. Fields of science agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesfisheriesnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdatabases Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-1. - Key action Food, Nutrition and Health Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT AMSTERDAM - VERENIGING VOOR CHRISTELIJK WETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERWIJS Address De boelelaan 1115 1081 HV Amsterdam Netherlands See on map EU contribution No data Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE France EU contribution € 0,00 Address Avenue de l'université 64000 Pau See on map Other funding No data GALAB TECHNOLOGIES GMBH Germany EU contribution € 0,00 Address Max-planck-strasse 1 21502 Geesthacht See on map Other funding No data ITALIAN AGENCY FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Italy EU contribution € 0,00 Address Lungotevere grande ammiraglio thaon di revel 76 00196 Roma See on map Other funding No data UNIVERSIDAD DE HUELVA Spain EU contribution € 0,00 Address Campus universitario la rabida 21819 La rabida See on map Other funding No data UNIVERSITE DE PAU ET DES PAYS DE L'ADOUR France EU contribution € 0,00 Address Avenue de l'universite Pau See on map Links Website Opens in new window Other funding No data
