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European Commission launches call for EFSA’s next Executive Director
The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for the next Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Eligible candidates are invited to apply by 27 September 2024.
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Risk assessment of plant commodities in the EU
Find out more about the step-by-step process of risk assessment of imported plant commodities in the EU and EFSA's role.
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Vibrionen in Meeresfrüchten und Fischereiprodukten: erhöhtes Risiko aufgrund des Klimawandels und antimikrobieller Resistenz
Vibrionen in Meeresfrüchten und Fischereiprodukten: erhöhtes Risiko aufgrund des Klimawandels und antimikrobieller Resistenz Dies ist die Feststellung der EFSA in ihrer Stellungnahme zu den die...
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EFSA launches new webtool to calculate dietary exposure to food enzymes
The Food Enzyme Intake Model (FEIM) webtool support industry operators and consumers estimate exposure to food enzymes.
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Episode 20 – Fowl threat: is avian flu going viral?
Could avian flu be the next pandemic? Can we stop it spreading? Will vaccination help? Join us to investigate why avian flu is making headlines and what we can do about it.
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Vogelgrippe: Rückgang der Fälle in Europa, Überwachung im Hinblick auf die kommende Influenzasaison empfohlen
Europa verzeichnet seit 2019/2020 die niedrigste Zahl an Fällen von hochpathogener Vogelgrippe (HPAI) bei Geflügel und Wildvögeln und das Risiko für die breite Öffentlichkeit ist nach wie vor gering.
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EFSA recruits leading scientists to panels for 5-year term
On 1 July 2024, 180 leading experts joined the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) scientific panels for a new 5-year term. EFSA’s experts provide independent scientific advice to protect EU...
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Tötung von Schafen und Ziegen in landwirtschaftlichen Betrieben: Probleme im Zusammenhang mit dem Tierwohl
Wenn sie nicht wirksam betäubt werden, können kleine Wiederkäuer wie Schafe und Ziegen bei der Tötung starke Schmerzen und Angst empfinden. Laut dem jüngsten Gutachten der EFSA zum Tierwohl können an...
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EFSA updates Independence Policy
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its Independence Policy, further strengthening the measures it has in place to manage the interests of the scientific experts and professionals...
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EFSA's Independence Policy
In June 2024, EFSA’s Management Board approved a new Independence Policy, further strengthening the way in which the Authority manages the interests of its scientific experts and all professionals...
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Prepare for the unexpected - EFSA marks World Food Safety Day 2024
This year’s World Food Safety Day focuses on food incidents and on the crucial need for preparedness for unexpected events. EFSA is marking the day by releasing new material also in the framework of...
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Episode 19 - Prepared for the unexpected
Food safety incidents can always happen. Join us to learn about the teams in place that respond to food safety incidents and how we stay prepared for the unexpected.