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Welfare of pigs on farm
To improve the welfare of farmed pigs, the use of cages should be avoided and the docking of tails should be abandoned in favour of other preventive measures against tail biting. In its latest...
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Episode 4 – Animal welfare on the move
Happiness = health! Learn how animal welfare impacts on your wellbeing.
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Aged meat not riskier than fresh meat
Meat ageing is a process during which microbes and enzymes act upon the meat to break down the connective tissue, thereby tenderising the meat and giving it a richer flavour.
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Total copper intakes below new safe level
Combined exposure to copper from all sources does not pose health concerns for the EU population, say EFSA’s scientific experts.
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Episode 3 – Crunch time for insects
It’s crunch time! Join us on a gastronomic journey into exotic tastes.
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EFSA greets the new year with a new logo!
The EFSA Strategy 2027 captures how far EFSA has come over the last 20 years. Not only does it confirm our commitment to a One Health approach for our risk assessments, protecting consumers, animals...
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Avian influenza cases in poultry and water birds on the rise
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases recorded in Europe among poultry and water birds have risen since the summer according to the latest report by EFSA, the ECDC and the EURL.
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Zoonotic diseases and foodborne outbreaks on the rise, but still below pre-pandemic levels
In 2021 there was an overall increase in reported cases of zoonotic diseases and foodborne outbreaks compared to the previous year, but levels are still well below those of the pre-pandemic years...
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Episode 2 - Unwelcome gifts: food poisoning unwrapped
Keep safe in the kitchen! How do you avoid contamination? Hear our tips!
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EFSA’s Advisory Forum supports Europe’s Research Agenda
Europe’s national food authorities have called for a continuous research and innovation (R&I) investment in generating the scientific knowledge needed for risk assessment. This will ensure that...
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Supporting the transition to safe, nutritious and sustainable food: outcomes of the ONE Conference 2022
The outcomes of the ONE - Health, Environment & Society – Conference 2022 have been published in an international peer-reviewed journal and an editorial was published in the EFSA Journal laying out...
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Phthalates and other plasticisers: Plan to guide EFSA assessment
EFSA today published its scientific protocol for the hazard assessment of plasticiser substances used in food contact materials (FCMs), setting out the principles for how the work will be carried out.
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Sulfites: safety concern for high consumers, but data lacking
Dietary intakes of sulfites could be a safety concern for high consumers.
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Multilingualism and food safety – EFSA online communications now available in all 24 EU languages
EFSA website now available in all the 24 official languages of the European Union.
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Tune into EFSA’s first podcast, with science on the menu
Each episode will tell you more about the work done to ensure that food across the European Union is safe. Come join our table!
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Episode 1 - Food choices: beyond gut feelings
Cost, taste, and safety – how do they affect what food you buy?
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Reducing the spread of antimicrobial resistance during animal transport: EFSA outlines mitigation measures
Minimising transport duration and thoroughly cleaning vehicles and equipment used are some of the measures considered effective in reducing the transmission of resistant bacteria during animal...
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FAQ: Criteria for risk assessment of plants produced by targeted mutagenesis, cisgenesis and intragenesis
Our advice aims to support the European Commission’s ongoing policy initiative on plants produced by targeted mutagenesis, cisgenesis and intragenesis. Don’t miss our info session scheduled on 12...
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Public consultation on nitrosamines in food: draft opinion explained
Nitrosamines (or more formally N-Nitrosamines) are chemical compounds that can form in food as a result of food preparation and processing. They have been found in several types of foodstuffs such as...
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Avian influenza: unprecedented number of summer cases in Europe
An unprecedented number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus detections were reported in wild and domestic birds from June to September in Europe, according to the latest overview.
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Cost a concern for EU consumers, with food safety close behind
New survey findings from the 2022 Eurobarometer on food safety as the EU Food Law, food safety system and EFSA turn 20.
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Eurobarometer 2022: Food Safety in the EU
New survey findings from the 2022 Eurobarometer on food safety as the EU Food Law, food safety system and EFSA turn 20.
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EFSA confidentiality assessment & sanitisation
This infographic outlines the main procedural steps of confidentiality decision-making and content sanitisation. Discover all the procedural steps.
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ONE Conference 2022 - video recordings now available
Did you miss the ONE Conference, want to catch up on sessions you were unable to attend or simply wish to relive the inspiring talks and discussions that took place in Brussels in June? You can now...
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More space, lower temperatures, shorter journeys: EFSA recommendations to improve animal welfare during transport
Providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures, and keeping journey times to a minimum are all needed to improve the welfare of farmed animals during transport, according to recommendations...
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Animal welfare during transport: free moving animals
More space, lower temperatures, shorter journeys: these are some of the key recommendations to improve animal welfare during transport, included in five new scientific opinions by EFSA.
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Animal welfare during transport: animals in containers
More space, lower temperatures, journeys up to max 12 hours: these are some of the key recommendations to improve the welfare of animals transported in containers, included in a new scientific opinion...
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EFSA announces new Chief Scientist
Carlos Gonçalo das Neves will take up his new role as EFSA’s Chief Scientist on 1 November 2022.
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Farm to Fork: EFSA provides recommendations to improve welfare of farmed pigs
EFSA has published a scientific opinion on the welfare of pigs on farm. It provides detailed suggestions to improve the welfare of all categories of farmed pigs kept in the most relevant husbandry...
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Wanted: Partners to develop training courses on chemical risk assessment and dietary exposure assessment
EFSA is looking for organisations that can develop and deliver specialised training courses on specific aspects of chemical risk assessment, dietary exposure assessment, and related tools. Scientists...