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Utilising in silico, in vitro and ‘omics New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for priority-setting and safety assessment of tropane alkaloids (TAs) and other plant toxins as potential food contaminants. A case study for progressing the acceptance of NAMs for

Awarded to University of Birmingham

Food Standards Agency(buyer)

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Published 24 July 2025
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The Food Standards Agency awarded £976,751 to the University of Birmingham on 24 August 2025 to conduct a three-stage research project using in silico, in vitro, and omics New Approach Methodologies to assess the safety of tropane alkaloids and other plant toxins as potential food contaminants. The work includes prioritising the most potent neurotoxicants, deriving health-based guidance values through physiologically-based kinetic modelling, and evaluating confidence in NAMs application for food safety policy. The contract commenced 22 September 2025 and is now in delivery or complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
24 July 2025

Award outcome

Awarded value
£976,751
Award date
24 August 2025
Contract period
28 September 2025 → 10 May 2028
Winner
  • University of Birmingham

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  1. Contract

    27 October 2025

  2. Contract

    9 September 2025

  3. Contract

    24 July 2025

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