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EFSA concludes guidance document for the risk assessment of genetically modified plants and derived food and feed
Following fruitful collaboration and consultation with stakeholders, the Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded and...
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EFSA provides preliminary advice on health risks of goat milk and derived products with regards to BSE/TSE
The Scientific Expert Working Group on BSE/TSE of the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Biological Hazards published today a statement on the safety of goat milk and milk...
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EFSA provides scientific advice for labelling of food allergen derivatives: nine evaluations finalised
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published today further scientific advice on allergenic ingredients and their derivatives in order to underpin future measures related to food labelling...
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EFSA Panel advises on how to avoid microbiological risks in infant formulae, at home and in hospital
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ Panel) published today an opinion relating to microbiological risks in infant and follow-on formulae. The...
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EFSA adopts two opinions on flavourings: further intake data required to pursue risk assessments
Within the framework of Commission Regulation (EC) 1565/2000* the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is asked to evaluate flavouring substances in order to provide the European Commission with the...
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EFSA reaffirms safety of MON 863 maize
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) has published today a statement reaffirming the conclusions of its risk assessment adopted on...