Ranking of potential hazards from engineered nanoparticles and micro/nano-plastics in food systems

Puntos clave

• The aim is to rank the dietary risks posed by engineered nanoparticles in food systems.
• Developed a probability-impact framework to assess dietary risks.
• Integrated factors such as production, exposure, persistence, and toxicity using probabilistic scoring.
• Identified priority nanoparticles including Ag, TiO2, ZnO, CNTs, CeO2, and CuO.
• PEC and production are the most sensitive drivers of the risk ranking.
• Framework identified the highest-priority nanoparticles for further regulation and testing.
• Supports targeted monitoring priorities for better food safety.