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Why do some people have to avoid gluten? Could we eradicate allergies? Discover the complex world of our guts and how new research is transforming what we know.
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EFSA scientists routinely evaluate the safety of novel proteins in the GMO and novel foods areas. Our evaluations include the safety of the production process used to manufacture the product under...
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EFSA’s scientific experts have investigated the causes of celiac disease and developed a tool for screening proteins in food and food ingredients that might cause symptoms in patients.
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Our advice aims to support the European Commission’s ongoing policy initiative on plants produced by targeted mutagenesis, cisgenesis and intragenesis. Don’t miss our info session scheduled on 12...
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EFSA evaluates the safety of genetically modified (GM) plants.
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EFSA has published supplementary guidance on allergenicity to further strengthen risk assessment of genetically modified (GM) plants. The document considers new scientific and regulatory developments...
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EFSA has discussed input received during a public consultation on its draft guidance document on allergenicity of genetically modified (GM) plants with interested stakeholders. More than 60 scientific...
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EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance for the allergenicity assessment of genetically modified (GM) plants. Interested parties have until 25 September to submit comments on the...
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EFSA has published two Scientific Opinions on environmental risk assessment (ERA), with a third to follow shortly. Reinhilde Schoonjans explains the issues at the heart of this major project. How is...
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EFSA has updated its previous risk management recommendations to reduce the risk of exposure to Bt-maize pollen for the larvae of non-target butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) in protected habitats...
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New EFSA guidance clarifies the data needs for the agronomic and phenotypic characterisation of genetically modified (GM) plants. The document complements existing guidance on data requirements for...
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New EFSA guidance identifies data that companies need to supply when applying for renewed authorisation to import genetically modified (GM) plants for food and feed into the European Union (EU). The...