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Saccharin: safety threshold increased

EFSA has concluded that saccharin is safe for human consumption and increased the acceptable daily intake (ADI) from 5 to 9 mg/kg of body weight per day, in a scientific opinion published today.

EFSA identifies 12 bark and ambrosia beetle species posing high risk to EU plant health

The beetles, which attack broadleaved trees, are currently absent or not yet widespread in the EU.

Nanotechnology – promoting uses of new assessment methods

A new report by EFSA’s partners in the NAMs4NANO project proposes a system for promoting New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to assess the potential food safety risks of nanoparticles.

Avian flu: cases on the decline in Europe, surveillance recommended in view of upcoming season

Europe has recorded the lowest number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases in poultry and wild birds since 2019/2020 and the risk to the general public remains low.

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Episode 23 – Food additives: Can I have your E number?

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Humans have always used food additives. Think about salt, pickling and using sugar. But how are additives used today...

Navigating Novel Foods: what EFSA’s updated guidance means for safety assessments

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Ermolaos Ververis, scientific officer in EFSA’s Nutrition and Food innovation Unit, walks us through the recent updates...

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