Research on Burden of AMR Genes in Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch on Burden of AMR Genes in Ready-to-Eat Foods
Awarded 04 Feb 2019
Awarded04 Feb 2019
Value£350,000.00
SupplierFera Science Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 8mo ago2y 1mo term
Awarded 4 Feb 2019Expired 28 Feb 2021
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The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to Fera Science Ltd for research on the burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in selected ready-to-eat foods.
The contract value is £350,000.
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