THE NEXTGEN PIF PROJECT

The NextGen PIF project “Intelligent Data Analytics and Antimicrobial Resistance Mapping in the Pathogens-in-Foods database” has been approved by EFSA, and the Grant Agreement would enter into force on 1 January 2027 with a 4-year duration. Central to this new agreement is the expansion of the database’s capabilities through the integration of a dedicated antimicrobial resistance (AMR) catalogue, featuring historical and current data dating back to the year 2000. The initiative will continue to populate the platform with recent microbiological data covering fourteen food categories and twenty-eight major pathogens, including selected parasites found in fishery products.

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LAUNCH OF AI-PIF EXPLORER

We are pleased to announce the launch of AI-PIF Explorer, an advanced AI-powered chatbot developed for exploring the Pathogens in Foods (PIF) database. The platform is designed to add robust interpretative value to the microbiological occurrence data stored in PIF while also supporting the generation of publication-ready reports. AI-PIF Explorer is accessible through the PIF database website and represents an important step in enhancing the usability of microbiological data for food safety research and evidence synthesis.

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