Learn what JRC scientists do to ensure that no harmful chemicals are released from materials that your food comes into contact with.

Discover how EU scientists contribute to reducing uncertainties about the potential impact of nanomaterials on health and the environment.

Discover how EU scientists develop test methods and guidelines to protect our food from chemicals that could be transferred from the materials they come in contact with.

In Europe, non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer are the biggest threat to our health and yet most can largely be prevented. 

Formal diagnosis of Alzheimer's can take years. EU scientists are developing reference materials to be used in standard test kits to reduce the diagnosis time.

One of the agricultural products most affected by counterfeiting is wine. So we need new methods for find out what we are really drinking.

The EU cares about you, European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer ensures quality care no matter where you live.

Many cosmetics or medicines are tested on animals. In-vitro methods or computer-based models can reduce or even replace animal experiments in laboratories.

Faces of JRC science

Faces of JRC science