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Stop African swine fever
African swine fever (ASF) is a disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. Although it is harmless to humans, it can be deadly for pigs and has serious socio-economic consequences for affected...
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Detect, prevent, report: EFSA’s African swine fever campaign extended for the third year
The campaign ‘Stop African swine fever’ has been extended for the third consecutive year. It is run in partnership with local authorities in eighteen countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina...
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Bees and pesticides: draft guidance update for public consultation
Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the reviewed guidance document on the risk assessment of plant protection products and bees. Deadline: 3 October 2022.
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OpenFoodTox: chemical hazards database
OpenFoodTox is a tool and source of information for scientific advisory bodies and stakeholders with an interest in chemical risk assessment.
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Strengthening governance at EFSA: new Management Board becomes operational
EFSA’s new Management Board is operational as of today, 1 July 2022. It comprises representatives of all EU Member States, the European Commission, and the European Parliament, as well as...
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How EFSA works with EU Member States
The support provided to EFSA by EU Member States through the Advisory Forum, the Focal Points and Scientific Networks is critical for the effective functioning of the EU food safety system.
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Avian influenza: largest seasonal epidemic ever in Europe
Around 5,300 detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus were reported in poultry, captive and wild birds in 36 EU/EEA countries and the UK during the 2021-2022 epidemic season.
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Cannabidiol novel food evaluations on hold pending new data
EFSA’s scientists cannot currently establish the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food due to data gaps and uncertainties about potential hazards related to CBD intake.
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Updated advice on acceptable intake for copper – consultation open
Draft scientific opinion on copper in food is open for comments until 1 August 2022 – have your say!
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Monkeypox: ECDC publishes rapid risk assessment
ECDC has published a rapid risk assessment following an outbreak of monkeypox; EFSA is not aware of any reports of infections in animals in the EU.