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What will the food fraud landscape look like over the next ten years, and what research and innovation will we need to stay ahead of emerging threats?

Food fraud is constantly evolving in response to changes in global food systems, technology, supply chains, economic pressures, climate-related challenges and emerging risks. Understanding how these developments could shape food fraud over the next decade is essential for identifying where future research and innovation efforts should be focused.

The EFF-CoP project is inviting stakeholders to share their views through a new survey developed by FAN as part of Work Package 2 (needs of EFF-CoP and future research agenda).

The survey explores the relevance and potential application of food fraud scenarios developed by the project.

Why your contribution matters

By participating, stakeholders can directly contribute their knowledge and experience and help steer the future direction of food fraud research in Europe and worldwide.

Whether you work in research, the food industry, official controls, laboratories, policy, technology, consumer organisations or another area related to food authenticity and food fraud prevention, your perspective can help us better understand the challenges ahead.

The feedback collected through this survey will help assess the relevance and potential application of the food fraud scenarios developed by the project and inform the development of a White Paper setting out a future research agenda for better food fraud prevention.

The survey comprises just 8 questions and should take only a few minutes to complete. It will remain open until 09:00 BST on          5 October 2026:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/maQW7WgEih?origin=lprLink

Your experience matters. Together, we can help ensure that future research and innovation address the real and emerging needs of the community.

Thank you,

FAN EFF-CoP Project Team

🌍🔍 EFF-CoP Editorial Board📝💡

The European Food Fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP) Editorial Board has been created to ensure knowledge flows freely to help experts unite, and members to shape the conversation!

The EFF-CoP  Editorial Board is comprised of a team of passionate professionals 🏆 dedicated to delivering insightful, high-quality content tailored to our members' interests. Each article will be written by specialists in their fields, ensuring accuracy, depth, and practical insights. All EFF-CoP members are invited to actively participate in shaping our content by engaging with our LinkedIn page.

This Editorial Board isn’t just about writing - it’s about listening and collaborating! Using LinkedIn polls 📊, EFF-CoP will ask YOU, our community, to vote on the topics that matter most. This way, every article will reflect real needs, real concerns, and real expertise!

All these articles will be uploaded to the upcoming EFF-HUB, a dynamic digital platform designed to connect minds, foster innovation, and provide invaluable resources. Only registered members will have access to Good Practice Recommendations, factsheets, case studies, educational content and a forum - all aimed at strengthening the global fight against food fraud.

EFF-CoP invites YOU to be part of this journey! Engage with our polls, suggest topics, and help shape the future of EFF-CoP!

Together, we can build a thriving, knowledge-rich community and strengthen our global fight against food fraud!

🎉 Stay tuned for the launch of the EFF-CoP website and HUB, upcoming articles, and let’s shape the future of food fraud detection and prevention together! 🙌

Please visit the the FAN for EFF-CoP for all EFF-CoP updates.

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Food Fraud Network Researcher within UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science.

The Food Authenticity Network team, led by our Executive Director, Selvarani Elahi attended the kick-off meeting of the European Food fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP) project in Amsterdam.

Led by Professor Saskia van Ruth, the project brings together a community of scientists, regulators, small- and large-sized businesses, laboratories and other stakeholders to create a research and innovation ecosystem to enhance food authenticity and traceability.

The event was highly interactive including meeting charades, a cooking workshop to cook our dinner, lots of creative workshops and a flash mob dance on the streets of Amsterdam.

The Food Authenticity Network is very excited to be a Project Partner, leading Work Package 2 (Establishment of needs & developing a future research agenda that will address these needs).

We have created a page on FAN for EFF-CoP in which we’ll be updating on project progress.

Please visit this page, follow EFF-CoP and join us in the fight against food fraud!

The Food Authenticity Network is delighted to be a Partner in a new initiative: The European Food fraud Community of Practice: From Outset to Operation(EFF-CoP).

With €2 million funding under Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions, the EFF-CoP is led by Professor Saskia van Ruth, Professor of Food Supply Chain Integrity at UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science.

This new three-year project, starting in January 2025, will bring together a community of scientists, regulators, small- and large-sized businesses, laboratories and other stakeholders to create a research and innovation ecosystem to enhance food authenticity and traceability.

A page will be created on this website to link to the EFF-CoP website so that FAN members can keep abreast of progress.

In addition, you can become a member of the EFF-CoP community by emailing effcop@ucd.ie ✍️ and you can follow the EFF-CoP on LinkedIn.