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Avian influenza: 25 EU/EEA countries affected, latest report shows
Around 1,000 detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) were reported in 25 EU/EEA countries and the UK between 8 December 2020 and 23 February 2021, according to the latest overview of...
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Smoke flavourings: updated guidance for applicants
The guidance is published together with a report outlining the outcome of the public consultation held in October-November 2020.
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Campylobacter and Salmonella cases stable in EU
The number of reported human cases of illness caused by Campylobacter and Salmonella bacteria across Europe appears to be stabilising over the past five years, according to the latest report on...
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Foodborne outbreaks reported in 2019
EFSA dashboards are an interactive way of providing scientific information on EFSA topics. Click here to check out the latest data on foodborne outbreaks reported in 2019.
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SARS-CoV-2 in mink: recommendations to improve monitoring
Early detection of SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus) should be a priority objective for monitoring activities at mink farms in the European Union, a new report recommends. The report, compiled by EFSA and the...
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EFSA’s scientific advice to inform harmonised front-of-pack labelling and restriction of claims on foods
Our nutrition scientists will provide scientific advice to support the development of a future EU-wide system for front-of-pack nutrition labelling. It will also inform the setting of conditions for...
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ONE – Health, Environment, Society – Conference 2022
21-24 June 2022 - Brussels and online Save the date! Food systems lie at the intersection of the many critical challenges facing us today: from fighting climate change, to halting biodiversity loss to...
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Edible insects: the science of novel food evaluations
Today’s batch of EFSA scientific opinions on novel food applications includes the first completed assessment of a proposed insect-derived food product. Our safety evaluations are a necessary step in...
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New rules on transparency: detailed arrangements for stakeholders
The new regulation aimed at increasing the transparency of risk assessment in the food chain becomes applicable on 27 March 2021. As part of the implementation process, EFSA has published detailed...
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Feed additives: new guidance for renewal of authorisation
EFSA has published new guidance on the information applicants need to include in their dossiers for the renewal of the authorisation of feed additives. Feed additives are authorised for 10 years...
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Farewell to Vittorio Silano: 1940-2020
Vittorio Silano, one of EFSA’s most longstanding and highly respected scientists, has died at the age of 80. Vittorio had been a stalwart of EFSA since its inception, having served as chairman of the...
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Pesticides: EFSA to examine emergency use of neonicotinoids
EFSA is to assess a number of emergency authorisations granted by Member States for the use of neonicotinoids in sugar beet in 2020. The request from the European Commission covers 21 emergency...