Critical Review of Microbiological Colonisation of Nano- and Microplastics and Food Chain Significance
The Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedCritical Review of Microbiological Colonisation of Nano- and Microplastics and Food Chain Significance
Awarded 01 Dec 2019
Awarded01 Dec 2019
Value£133,585.37
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 8mo ago1y 4mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2019Expired 15 Mar 2021
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The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to CEFAS - Centre for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Science for a critical review of microbiological colonisation of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) and their significance to the food chain.
The contract value is £133,585.37.
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