This page brings together learning and training resources developed through METROFOOD.BE activities, including concise training modules, practical reading materials, webinar recordings, and on-demand resources to support research, policy, and innovation in food and nutrition metrology.
Materials are shared in line with EU Open Science practices, aiming for content to be as open and reusable as possible while respecting legitimate confidentiality constraints. Where underlying data or full technical details cannot be published openly, clear summaries are provided and additional information or comparative analyses can be requested via a dedicated online questionnaire.
Discover our webinars, guides, training materials and practical resources on food quality, food safety, nutrition and metrology.
Webinars & Recordings
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Project outputs
Webinars & Recordings
Explore recorded webinars and online sessions from METROFOOD.BE and related projects.
This section brings together expert presentations, project updates, training sessions and use case results that can be watched at any time. The recordings provide accessible insights into topics such as food quality, food safety, nutrition, metrology, food contact materials and research infrastructure services. They are intended to help researchers, laboratories, public authorities, companies and other stakeholders learn more about METROFOOD.BE activities, project outcomes and available expertise.
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Introduction to METROFOOD.BE
This webinar presents the main results and progress of METROFOOD.BE and the METROFOOD-FED.BE project. It highlights how Belgian expertise, services and infrastructure contribute to METROFOOD-RI and support metrology in food and nutrition.
Type: Webinar
Topic: METROFOOD.BE
Audience: All stakeholders
October 2026
Use Case Safe-ZnO-BioPack results
This webinar shares the results of the Safe-ZnO-BioPack use case, focusing on the safety assessment of innovative bio-based packaging containing zinc oxide. It presents key findings, methods and lessons learned for food contact materials and sustainable packaging.
Type: Webinar
Topic: Nanoparticles & Trace elements
Audience: Researchers
October 2026
Use Case RECYPAP results
This webinar presents the results of the RECYPAP use case, focusing on recycled paper and board materials intended for food contact applications. It highlights analytical approaches, safety considerations and findings relevant to circular and sustainable packaging.
Type: Webinar
Topic: Food contact materials
Audience: Researchers
October 2026
SILIFOOD training
This training webinar introduces the SILIFOOD topic and provides practical knowledge on the use, assessment or analysis of silicon-related materials in the food system. It is designed for participants interested in food safety, analytical methods and emerging material-related questions.
Type: Webinar / Training
Topic: Contaminants & Risk Assessment
Audience: Researchers
October 2026
Guides & Factsheets
Find practical guides, factsheets and concise reference materials developed through METROFOOD.BE and related projects.
This section provides clear, easy-to-use documents that explain key topics, methods, services and project outcomes. The materials are designed to support quick understanding and practical application, helping users access reliable information on food quality, food safety, nutrition, metrology, food contact materials and research infrastructure services.
EU Regulation 10/2011 on plastic food contact materials
This regulation sets requirements for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
EU Framework Regulation 1935/2004 on food contact materials
This framework regulation defines general safety requirements for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
JRC guidelines for testing kitchenware articles
These guidelines provide testing conditions for kitchenware articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
SILIFOOD User Manual
This manual provides practical guidance for using the SILIFOOD tool and supporting related assessment activities.
Project Outputs
Explore public results and outputs from METROFOOD.BE and related projects.
This section provides access to project materials such as reports, deliverables, summaries, presentations and other published outcomes. These outputs help communicate project progress, results and lessons learned, and support the wider sharing of knowledge with researchers, public authorities, industry partners and other stakeholders.
Safe-ZnO-BioPack Study Brief
A concise overview of the Safe-ZnO-BioPack use case, focusing on the safety assessment of innovative bio-based food packaging containing zinc oxide. The brief summarises the study context, approach and key findings relevant to food contact materials and sustainable packaging.
RECYPAP Study Brief
A concise overview of the RECYPAP use case, focusing on recycled paper and board materials intended for food contact applications. The brief summarises the study context, analytical approach and key considerations related to the safe use of recycled materials in food packaging.
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