The basic structure and function of the eBASIS database have
been retained in developing the ePlantLIBRA database. However,the systems have been updated to enable input of data on bioactive
compounds in PFS. In addition, the biological activity component of
the database has been extended to include case-reports of adverse
events from the consumption of PFS, as well as literature on ben-
eficial effects. Detailed work has been carried out to connect the
plants in ePlantLIBRA with the corresponding commodities in the
MoniQA database (Poms, 2013) with links to appropriate pesticide
maximum residue levels (MRLs) and other contaminants.
Furthermore, data on global occurrences of safety issues in traded
commodities from the HorizonScan database has been linked to
the ePlantLIBRA plants to provide current examples of the range
of residues and contaminants likely to be encountered in such
commodities. The structure of ePlantLIBRA database is shown in
Fig. 1.