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Bisphenol A: EFSA draft opinion proposes lowering the tolerable daily intake
EFSA’s conclusions on BPA are explained in a draft scientific opinion that is open for public consultation until 22 February 2022 (new extended deadline).
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EU One Health report: drop in reported zoonotic diseases in humans and foodborne outbreaks in 2020
Campylobacteriosis was the most reported zoonosis in the EU in 2020, with 120,946 cases compared to more than 220,000 the previous year.
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Foodborne outbreaks report
The EFSA dashboard on foodborne outbreaks is a graphical user interface that allows for searching and querying the large amount of data on foodborne outbreaks collected by EFSA from the European Union
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Glyphosate consultations: over 400 submissions collected
The parallel consultations on glyphosate held by EFSA and ECHA have closed. A total of 416 submissions were received from within and outside the EU during the two-month consultation period.
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Neonicotinoids: EFSA assesses emergency uses on sugar beet in 2020/21
EFSA has completed its assessments of emergency authorisations granted by 11 EU Member States for the use of neonicotinoid-based insecticides on sugar beet in 2020 and 2021.
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The science behind nutrient profiling – have your say
Nutritionists and other experts can help EFSA finalise scientific advice that will support decision-makers develop a future EU-wide system of front-of-pack nutrition labelling. Deadline for comments...
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Engagement windows in the life cycle of a mandate
Discover in this infographic the engagement windows in the life cycle of a mandate.
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Engagement windows in the life cycle of an application
Discover in this infographic the engagement windows in the life cycle of an application.
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Phthalates: draft opinion and exposure protocol open for public consultation
EFSA has launched consultations on its draft opinion on the identification and prioritisation for risk assessment of plasticisers used in food contact materials and on its draft protocol for the...
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Antimicrobial resistance: What is the risk of spread through animal transport?
EFSA has begun work on a new assessment looking at the risk of antimicrobial resistant bacteria spreading during animal transport. The assessment, which was requested by the European Parliament’s...
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Food enzymes: scientific guidance updated
EFSA has updated its scientific guidance on the submission of food enzyme dossiers for safety evaluation.
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Salmonellosis outbreak linked to imported sesame-based products
Five European countries have reported salmonellosis infections linked to the consumption of sesame-based products such as tahini and halva imported from Syria.
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Glyphosate: EFSA and ECHA launch consultations
EFSA and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have started parallel consultations on the initial scientific evaluations of glyphosate. The consultations will run for 60 days and all interested parties...
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Register now: A New Deal for Pollinators
Registration is open for this year’s EU Pollinator Week (27-30 September). The theme of the online event is ‘A New Deal for Pollinators’ and will include a session on the work of EFSA and the European...
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EFSA explains draft scientific opinion on a tolerable upper intake level for dietary sugars
EFSA was asked by five European countries to set a science-based Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for dietary sugars from all sources.
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Safety of dietary sugars: draft opinion open for public consultation
EFSA’s expert panel on nutrition has completed its provisional assessment of the safety of dietary sugars following a comprehensive scientific review. Valeriu Curtui, head of EFSA’s Nutrition Unit...
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Bee health: new data hub goes live
The EU Bee Partnership has unveiled a new online data platform that will play a crucial role in efforts to protect bee and pollinator health. The ground-breaking platform will bring together and...
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African swine fever: campaign extended to new countries
EFSA is stepping up its efforts to halt the spread of African swine fever in Europe by expanding its campaign to a further nine countries.
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EFSA’s direction of travel set for 2022-2027
EFSA’s Management Board has adopted our 2022-2027 Strategy, setting out the priorities, the results we aim to achieve and the high-level actions that will help us to meet our objectives.
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Use of antibiotics in animals is decreasing
Use of antibiotics has decreased and is now lower in food-producing animals than in humans, says the latest report published by EFSA, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease...
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Titanium dioxide: no longer considered safe as feed additive
Titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe when used as an additive in animal feed, EFSA has concluded.
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Antimicrobial resistance and the food production environment: sources and control options
Fertilisers of faecal origin, irrigation, and water are the most significant sources of antimicrobial resistance in plant-based food and/or aquaculture.
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Glyphosate: EU regulators begin review of renewal assessments
EFSA and the European Chemicals Agency have received a draft assessment of glyphosate carried out by four EU Member States and will now begin to consider the findings. A public consultation on the...
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African swine fever: risks from outdoor pig farms
EFSA has assessed the risk of African swine fever spreading through outdoor pig farms and has proposed biosecurity measures for outdoor farms in ASF-affected areas of the EU.
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EFSA launches ‘EU Choose Safe Food’ campaign on World Food Safety Day
Food comes in many shapes. Some are big. Some are tiny. Some are beautiful and shiny. Others, not so much. Some are delicious. Others, well… it’s a matter of taste. But whether you like them or not...
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ONE – Health, Environment, Society – Conference 2022 | Abstract submission deadline extended!
The Scientific Programme Committee is pleased to launch the call for abstracts (for digital posters) for the ONE Conference 2022. Abstract submission deadline: 30 September 2021 (New!)