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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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Bactéries Vibrio dans les fruits de mer : risque accru en raison du changement climatique et de la résistance aux antimicrobiens
Telle est la conclusion de l' avis scientifique de l'EFSA concernant les aspects de santé publique de Vibrio spp. liés à la consommation de fruits de mer dans l'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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Grippe aviaire : bien que les cas diminuent en Europe, la vigilance reste de mise en vue de la prochaine saison grippale
L'Europe a enregistré le plus faible nombre de cas d'influenza aviaire hautement pathogène (IAHP) chez les volailles et les oiseaux sauvages depuis 2019/2020 et le risque pour le grand public reste...
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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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Mise à mort des moutons et des chèvres à la ferme : identification de problèmes liés au bien-être des animaux
S'ils ne sont pas étourdis efficacement, les petits ruminants tels que les ovins et les caprins peuvent ressentir une douleur et une peur intenses lors de la mise à mort. Des améliorations peuvent...
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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...
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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.