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Trans fatty acids: EFSA Panel reviews dietary intakes and health effects
The Scientific Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published today an opinion relating to the presence of trans fatty acids (TFAs) in...
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EFSA publishes Geographical BSE-Risk (GBR) assessments for Australia, Canada, Mexico, Norway, South Africa, Sweden and the United States of America
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued today seven up-to-date scientific reports on the Geographical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Risk (GBR) assessments for Australia, Canada...
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L’EFSA recommande des conditions et des méthodes efficaces d’étourdissement et de mise à mort des animaux pour éviter la douleur et minimiser la souffrance
Le groupe scientifique sur la santé animale et le bien-être des animaux (AHAW) de l’Autorité européenne de sécurité des aliments (AESA/EFSA) a émis un avis relatif aux aspects concernant le bien-être...
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EFSA issues two opinions concerning the evaluation of BSE risk in the United Kingdom: BSE risk is moderate and comparable to that of other European Union Member States
The Scientific Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published today two opinions related to the evaluation of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)...
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EFSA issues its opinion on the welfare of animals during transport
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW Panel) published today an opinion relating to the welfare of animals during transport. The Panel...
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EFSA issues opinions on new GM maize:MON 863 maize considered as safe as conventional maize
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Genetic Modified Organisms (GMO) has published today two opinions on genetically modified maize MON 863 and the maize hybrid MON 863xMON...
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EFSA provides scientific advice on the use of antibiotic resistance marker genes in genetically modified plants
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Genetic Modified Organisms (GMO) has published today an opinion relating to the utilisation of antibiotic resistance genes as marker...
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EFSA proposed guidance document for the risk assessment of genetically modified food and feed open for consultation
Committed to the involvement of stakeholders in the risk assessment process, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and its Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) published today...
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L’EFSA fournit la base scientifique pour l’étiquetage des allergènes alimentaires: les preuves actuelles ne permettent pas d’établir des doses-seuils
Le groupe scientifique sur les produits diététiques, la nutrition et les allergies de l’Autorité européenne de sécurité des aliments (AESA/EFSA) a publié aujourd’hui un avis relatif à l’évaluation des...
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EFSA provides risk assessment on mercury in fish: precautionary advice given to vulnerable groups
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) published today an opinion regarding the possible risks to human health associated with the...
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EFSA Board looks forward to 2005 and further expansion of its scientific activities
At its first open meeting held today in Dublin Castle, the European Food Safety Authority’s management Board considered the Authority’s 2005 Management Plan and further development of its scientific...
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EFSA advises on safety of GM oilseed rape GT 73
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) has published today an opinion on genetically modified (GM) oilseed rape GT73. The Panel has...