DEFENSEFOOD delivers practical tools, validated methods, and strategic frameworks to strengthen the resilience of the EU food system against chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) threats.
Knowledge Platform
An AI-enabled knowledge platform serving as a long-term resource for stakeholders. It provides access to best practices, structured guidance, and practical solutions for food threat management.
Horizon Scanning Dashboard
A dashboard, designed to proactively identify and assess emerging food safety risks and potential shocks. By analysing open-source information and data signals, it provides early warnings to support timely preparedness and response.
Analytical decision support tool
A predictive, AI-enhanced decision support tool to streamline sampling and early laboratory detection for emerging food safety hazards.
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) framework
A transparent, data-driven decision-making framework to support authorities and stakeholders in evaluating response options and managing complex food safety incidents.
Food Threat Capability & Training Tool
An adaptive learning tool providing AI-powered training paths and recommendations to enhance preparedness and strengthen food threat management skills across stakeholder groups.
Validated detection & monitoring methods
Development and validation of targeted and confirmatory analytical methods to identify, quantify, and monitor CBR hazards in food and feed, strengthening rapid detection and reliable response capabilities