Harmonized terminology for scientific research

The Data Collection Framework (DCF) application is constituted of an interactive web-based application that aims at facilitating data exchange, data extraction and data reusability. A harmonized terminology is used to collect and analyse data in a coherent way with the aim to support scientific research. DCF_catalogues file contains all the valid catalogues published in the DCF. The SSD1 file contains the controlled terminologies based on the standard description of samples and analytical results (Standard Sample Description). The SSD2 file contains the controlled terminologies based on the standard description of samples and analytical results (Standard Sample Description Extension), extended to cover additional data collection domains, such as zoonotic agents in food and animals, antimicrobial resistance and food additives.