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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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Las bacterias Vibrio en los mariscos: mayor riesgo debido al cambio climático y a la resistencia a los antimicrobianos
Esta es la conclusión del dictamen de la EFSA sobre los aspectos de salud pública de Vibrio spp. relacionados con el consumo de mariscos en la UE.
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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.
Podcast
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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Gripe aviar: si bien los casos disminuyen en Europa, se recomienda no bajar la guardia en vista de la próxima temporada
Europa ha registrado el menor número de casos de gripe aviar de alta patogenicidad (GAAP) en aves de corral y aves silvestres desde 2019/2020 y el riesgo para el público en general sigue siendo bajo.
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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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El sacrificio de ovejas y cabras en las explotaciones ganaderas: problemas de bienestar identificados
Si no se aturden eficazmente, los pequeños rumiantes, como las ovejas y las cabras, pueden experimentar dolor intenso y miedo durante su sacrificio. Se pueden introducir mejoras en este procedimiento...
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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...
Factsheet
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...
Podcast
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.