How to access FCDBs

The easiest way to access and compare food composition data from across Europe and beyond is by becoming a member of EuroFIR AISBL.  EuroFIR AISBL is a single and unique food information resource that allows users to simultaneously search more than 20 national and specialised food composition databases. 

As a member, you can access the EuroFIR eSearch facility online and conduct a search based on food name, or a Langual code or descriptor.  The data can then be viewed and downloaded as spreadsheets and applied to meet your needs.  To find out more about becoming a member of EuroFIR AISBL click here.

The EuroFIR AISBL resource provides an interface for you to search multiple food composition databases at the same time.  Some of these databases can also be accessed individually, either for free or a fee – see ‘List of FCDBs’ .  While you may only be interested in accessing one database at a time, a key benefit of using the EuroFIR AISBL resource is that the food descriptors, food components and value descriptors are fully standardized across the databases for ease of use and comparison.

For more about the benefits of joining EuroFIR ASIBL click here,