Use of food composition data provided by EuroFIR AISBL

The provision of high quality data in the food composition databases (FCDBs) linked with EuroFIR is one of the most important goals of the network. Therefore, skilled and experienced technical experts are continuously working towards improving the content and quality of the data in their national FCDBs. The data are thoroughly documented for best possible transparency, aggregated, validated and compiled following strict and standardised quality evaluation procedures before it can be published in the national FCDBs and be available for all data users. The provision of a quality index for each value will be one of the aims of the FCDBs in the future, increasing the usefulness of the data for all users.

Data available for use comprise data from the national FCDBs linked with EuroFIR, which can be accessed via the EuroFIR eSearch facility.

Ordinary members have data use rights for:

• Own research (e.g. calculation of nutrient values, data evaluation)
• Publication (scientific communications in journals and other publications, online databases, food product labels, PowerPoint presentations)*

Specific data services, such as data use for commercial purposes, are also available and can be provided either without or in addition to the membership of the Association. Contact us via the contact form or contact our Research and Development Manager, Simone Bell at simone.bell@eurofir.org.

* Subject to specific national license agreements and to the inclusion of appropriate acknowledgements and/or references, and normal copyright rules and regulations.