FHERITALE
@fheritale.bsky.social
The FHERITALE project seeks to provide the European research community with a comprehensive overview of technologies and services relevant to understanding the impact of artificial materials on health, food and the environment.
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FHERITALE
@fheritale.bsky.social
· Sep 10
⏳ Take a moment for the future!
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
HELP US to shape the future of RIs!
As of 17 Oct 2025, the first compliance duties under Reg. (EU) 2023/2055 take effect. Suppliers must now disclose detailed info on materials with synthetic polymer #microparticles (SPM) from labels to #SafetyDataSheets and report annually to #ECHA
REACH microplastics restriction: first deadline takes effect today - European Coatings
As of 17 October 2025, the first key deadline of the EU’s microplastics restriction takes effect. From today, suppliers must provide detailed information for products containing synthetic polymer micr...
www.european-coatings.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 AM
As of 17 Oct 2025, the first compliance duties under Reg. (EU) 2023/2055 take effect. Suppliers must now disclose detailed info on materials with synthetic polymer #microparticles (SPM) from labels to #SafetyDataSheets and report annually to #ECHA
Yesterday, FHERITALE partners and external experts gathered in #Bucharest, contributing to the identification of #servicegaps and the definition of criteria for clustering services within the project framework!
October 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Yesterday, FHERITALE partners and external experts gathered in #Bucharest, contributing to the identification of #servicegaps and the definition of criteria for clustering services within the project framework!
@anaeeeric.bsky.social
@instruct-eric.bsky.social
@cerm-cirmmp.bsky.social
@eurobioimaging.bsky.social
@embrc-eu.bsky.social
@sciensano.be
@recetox.bsky.social
@plastichealth.bsky.social
@envesome.bsky.social
@instruct-eric.bsky.social
@cerm-cirmmp.bsky.social
@eurobioimaging.bsky.social
@embrc-eu.bsky.social
@sciensano.be
@recetox.bsky.social
@plastichealth.bsky.social
@envesome.bsky.social
CERM/CIRMMP at the @fheritale.bsky.social Workshop in Bucharest
Representatives from CERM/CIRMMP are participating in the #FHERITALE workshop “From mapping to action: a co-creation pathway towards gap identification and thematic clustering”, taking place in Bucharest!
Representatives from CERM/CIRMMP are participating in the #FHERITALE workshop “From mapping to action: a co-creation pathway towards gap identification and thematic clustering”, taking place in Bucharest!
October 23, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Twenty years after “ #microplastic” was first defined, they’re now everywhere—from #oceans to #ourbodies. Contamination may double by 2040 ↔️ the #nextstep is proving which solutions truly work.
#onehealth
#onehealth
Twenty years of microplastic pollution research—what have we learned?
Twenty years after the first publication that used the term microplastic, we review current understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from multiple sources,...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Twenty years after “ #microplastic” was first defined, they’re now everywhere—from #oceans to #ourbodies. Contamination may double by 2040 ↔️ the #nextstep is proving which solutions truly work.
#onehealth
#onehealth
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How do artificial materials affect our lives? @fheritale.bsky.social project maps European research services and tech relevant to understanding the impact in Food, Health, and Environment domains. Researchers: check their survey and help identify priority needs 👉 bit.ly/3KV69O8
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
How do artificial materials affect our lives? @fheritale.bsky.social project maps European research services and tech relevant to understanding the impact in Food, Health, and Environment domains. Researchers: check their survey and help identify priority needs 👉 bit.ly/3KV69O8
Is your research activity centered on investigating the effects of #microplastics and #nanoplastics ( #MNPs), #plasticadditives, #bioplastics on food, health, or the environment?
Your contribution matters!
🔗 Take the FHERITALE survey here: fheritale.eu/gap-analysis...
Your contribution matters!
🔗 Take the FHERITALE survey here: fheritale.eu/gap-analysis...
October 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Is your research activity centered on investigating the effects of #microplastics and #nanoplastics ( #MNPs), #plasticadditives, #bioplastics on food, health, or the environment?
Your contribution matters!
🔗 Take the FHERITALE survey here: fheritale.eu/gap-analysis...
Your contribution matters!
🔗 Take the FHERITALE survey here: fheritale.eu/gap-analysis...
FHERITALE actively participated at #IFIB - International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy, represented by FHERITALE’s Florence coordination team. This participation provided an excellent opportunity to disseminate FHERITALE’s ongoing initiatives and current outcomes!
September 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
FHERITALE actively participated at #IFIB - International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy, represented by FHERITALE’s Florence coordination team. This participation provided an excellent opportunity to disseminate FHERITALE’s ongoing initiatives and current outcomes!
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⏳ Take a moment for the future!
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
September 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
⏳ Take a moment for the future!
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
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We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
FHERITALE Gap Analysis Questionnaire – Identifying Needs, Technologies and Service Gaps Across Domains
survey.metrofood.eu
September 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
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I know there are too many surveys but if we are to improve the infrastructure for researchers we need to know!!
@ericforum.bsky.social @redcebem.bsky.social @instruct-eric.bsky.social @embrc-eu.bsky.social @anaeeeric.bsky.social @cerm-cirmmp.bsky.social @cnb-csic.bsky.social
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We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
FHERITALE Gap Analysis Questionnaire – Identifying Needs, Technologies and Service Gaps Across Domains
survey.metrofood.eu
September 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I know there are too many surveys but if we are to improve the infrastructure for researchers we need to know!!
@ericforum.bsky.social @redcebem.bsky.social @instruct-eric.bsky.social @embrc-eu.bsky.social @anaeeeric.bsky.social @cerm-cirmmp.bsky.social @cnb-csic.bsky.social
@ericforum.bsky.social @redcebem.bsky.social @instruct-eric.bsky.social @embrc-eu.bsky.social @anaeeeric.bsky.social @cerm-cirmmp.bsky.social @cnb-csic.bsky.social
HELP US to shape the future of RIs!
⏳ Take a moment for the future!
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
September 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
HELP US to shape the future of RIs!
⏳ Take a moment for the future!
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
September 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
⏳ Take a moment for the future!
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs
👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
FHERITALE Gap Analysis Questionnaire – Identifying Needs, Technologies and Service Gaps Across Domains
survey.metrofood.eu
September 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!
survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...
The second nesletter of the FHERITALE project is now accessible via Zenodo 👉 doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
July 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The second nesletter of the FHERITALE project is now accessible via Zenodo 👉 doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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Learn about 2025 regulatory and waste management FCM updates in Europe ⬇️
2025 regulatory and waste management updates from Europe | Food Packaging Forum
Changes in the deposit return schemes in Ireland, Moldova, and Romania; modification in single-use plastic fees in Germany and the Netherlands; food contact material regulation updates in Denmark and…
foodpackagingforum.org
July 29, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Learn about 2025 regulatory and waste management FCM updates in Europe ⬇️
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Over multiple generations, small nematode worms began preferring microplastic-contaminated food over cleaner options, which could have consequences for ecosystem health
Exposure to microplastic makes animals want to eat it more
Over multiple generations, small nematode worms began preferring microplastic-contaminated food over cleaner options, which could have consequences for ecosystem health
www.newscientist.com
July 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Over multiple generations, small nematode worms began preferring microplastic-contaminated food over cleaner options, which could have consequences for ecosystem health
🚨 New study finds #PFAS in 100% of tested reusable hygiene products—incl. pads & period underwear. Some show signs of intentional use. Safer, PFAS-free options do exist.
More research needed!
More research needed!
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Reusable Feminine Hygiene Products
Personal care products, such as cosmetics, have received attention for containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), yet limited information is known on the PFAS content in reusable feminine ...
pubs.acs.org
July 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🚨 New study finds #PFAS in 100% of tested reusable hygiene products—incl. pads & period underwear. Some show signs of intentional use. Safer, PFAS-free options do exist.
More research needed!
More research needed!
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Experts provide clear steps on how the US FDA can prevent unsafe ingredients from getting into food products ⬇️
How the US FDA can improve food safety | Food Packaging Forum
Environmental Defense Fund outlines reasons for the presence of unreviewed and unsafe ingredients in US food products; recommends Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke unsafe ingredient…
foodpackagingforum.org
July 23, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Experts provide clear steps on how the US FDA can prevent unsafe ingredients from getting into food products ⬇️
🌊 New research shows the North Atlantic holds ~27 million tonnes of nanoplastics (<1μm) in its upper layer—likely exceeding all macro- and microplastic estimates to date.
PET, PS, PVC found from surface to seafloor.
PE, PP? Not detected.
#Nanoplastics may dominate ocean #plasticpollution.
PET, PS, PVC found from surface to seafloor.
PE, PP? Not detected.
#Nanoplastics may dominate ocean #plasticpollution.
Nanoplastic concentrations across the North Atlantic - Nature
Observations from 12 hydrocast stations along a transect crossing the North Atlantic from the subtropical gyre to the northern European shelf provide evidence of large amounts of nanoplastics througho...
www.nature.com
July 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
🌊 New research shows the North Atlantic holds ~27 million tonnes of nanoplastics (<1μm) in its upper layer—likely exceeding all macro- and microplastic estimates to date.
PET, PS, PVC found from surface to seafloor.
PE, PP? Not detected.
#Nanoplastics may dominate ocean #plasticpollution.
PET, PS, PVC found from surface to seafloor.
PE, PP? Not detected.
#Nanoplastics may dominate ocean #plasticpollution.
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‼️ Our paper led by Leili Abkar has just been published in Cambridge Prisms: Plastics 👇
Addressing #microplastics in drinking water in the global plastics treaty – Gaps, challenges and opportunities
doi.org/10.1017/plc....
#PlasticsTreaty
#INC5-2
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@unep.org
Addressing #microplastics in drinking water in the global plastics treaty – Gaps, challenges and opportunities
doi.org/10.1017/plc....
#PlasticsTreaty
#INC5-2
@scientistscoa.bsky.social
@unep.org
Addressing microplastics in drinking water in the global plastics treaty – Gaps, challenges and opportunities | Cambridge Prisms: Plastics | Cambridge Core
Addressing microplastics in drinking water in the global plastics treaty – Gaps, challenges and opportunities - Volume 3
doi.org
July 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
‼️ Our paper led by Leili Abkar has just been published in Cambridge Prisms: Plastics 👇
Addressing #microplastics in drinking water in the global plastics treaty – Gaps, challenges and opportunities
doi.org/10.1017/plc....
#PlasticsTreaty
#INC5-2
@scientistscoa.bsky.social
@unep.org
Addressing #microplastics in drinking water in the global plastics treaty – Gaps, challenges and opportunities
doi.org/10.1017/plc....
#PlasticsTreaty
#INC5-2
@scientistscoa.bsky.social
@unep.org
🧪🌿 Can microalgae help us fight plastic pollution?
A green path to enzyme production, plastic recycling & low-carbon innovation.
#biotech #microalgae #plasticpollution #biodegradation #greenchemistry
A green path to enzyme production, plastic recycling & low-carbon innovation.
#biotech #microalgae #plasticpollution #biodegradation #greenchemistry
Efficient secretion of a plastic degrading enzyme from the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Efficient secretion of a plastic degrading enzyme from the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
www.nature.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🧪🌿 Can microalgae help us fight plastic pollution?
A green path to enzyme production, plastic recycling & low-carbon innovation.
#biotech #microalgae #plasticpollution #biodegradation #greenchemistry
A green path to enzyme production, plastic recycling & low-carbon innovation.
#biotech #microalgae #plasticpollution #biodegradation #greenchemistry
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🎙️ Live from the poster session at #EUROMAR2025 — CERM/CIRMMP representatives are showcasing results from latest research, including work from the #ITACA.SB and @fheritale.bsky.social projects. Cutting-edge #NMR, upgrades in our instrumentation, and more! Come take a look!
July 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM
🎙️ Live from the poster session at #EUROMAR2025 — CERM/CIRMMP representatives are showcasing results from latest research, including work from the #ITACA.SB and @fheritale.bsky.social projects. Cutting-edge #NMR, upgrades in our instrumentation, and more! Come take a look!
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We’d like to highlight this open call for proposals launched by the Joint Research Centre (JRC). The call offers access to JRC’s advanced facilities!
🗓 Deadline: 30 September 2025
More info here: joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/calls-propos...
🗓 Deadline: 30 September 2025
More info here: joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/calls-propos...
2025-1-RD-NanoBiotech - Nanobiotechnology laboratory
The Nanobiotechnology Laboratory features state-of-the-art equipped facilities designed to foster interdisciplinary studies. Priorities are the detection of micro-nanoplastics and the characterisation...
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu
June 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We’d like to highlight this open call for proposals launched by the Joint Research Centre (JRC). The call offers access to JRC’s advanced facilities!
🗓 Deadline: 30 September 2025
More info here: joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/calls-propos...
🗓 Deadline: 30 September 2025
More info here: joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/calls-propos...
Interested in finding out about the work of FHERITALE partners in the last few months, and the project so far? Check out our most recent newsletter, which provides an overview of a range of project activities.
fheritale.eu/july-2025-ne...
#microplastics #nanoplastics #europeanresearch #fheritale
fheritale.eu/july-2025-ne...
#microplastics #nanoplastics #europeanresearch #fheritale
July 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Interested in finding out about the work of FHERITALE partners in the last few months, and the project so far? Check out our most recent newsletter, which provides an overview of a range of project activities.
fheritale.eu/july-2025-ne...
#microplastics #nanoplastics #europeanresearch #fheritale
fheritale.eu/july-2025-ne...
#microplastics #nanoplastics #europeanresearch #fheritale
#Microplastics have been found in #bird lungs, digestive tracts, droppings, and even in chicks. Exposure cuts across habitats, diets, and migratory patterns.
It's time to act!
It's time to act!
How birds are taking a hit from microplastics contamination
The increasing presence of microplastics in the bodies of birds poses a global challenge.
www.eco-business.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#Microplastics have been found in #bird lungs, digestive tracts, droppings, and even in chicks. Exposure cuts across habitats, diets, and migratory patterns.
It's time to act!
It's time to act!