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EFSA’s scientific advice on aquatic species susceptible to certain diseases
The Animal Health and Welfare Panel (AHAW) of the European Food Safety Authority has reviewed the available scientific data on a number of fish and shellfish (mollusc and crustacean) species in order...
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EFSA evaluates TSE risk from small ruminants’ milk
In an opinion published today, EFSA’s Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) assessed the human and animal exposure to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSEs) agents from milk and milk products...
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EFSA sets out goals for contributing further to animal health in Europe
EFSA has just published a paper on its role in contributing further to the improvement of animal health in Europe. The paper sets out EFSA’s key objectives under the four pillars of the EU Animal...
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EFSA identifies risk factors for Salmonella infections in turkey flocks in the EU
EFSA’s Task Force on Zoonoses Data Collection has today published an analysis of risk factors related to Salmonella in flocks of turkeys within the European Union (EU). The document will serve as a...
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EFSA begins work on health claims list
EFSA’s NDA Panel[1] has started evaluating the scientific substantiation of health claims indicated in the draft list received from the European Commission in July[2] and which have passed the pre...
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EFSA assesses possible risks related to melamine in composite foods from China
Following recent events in China, the European Commission asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to provide urgent scientific advice on health risks for European consumers related to the...