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EFSA provides update on avian influenza and food safety
The presence of H5N1 avian influenza in parts of continental Europe has raised public concern with respect to the safety of poultry products and eggs for human consumption. The European Food Safety...
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EFSA defines the risks of Avian Influenza for poultry and makes recommendations to prevent its introduction and spread amongst flocks in Europe
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) has published today a scientific opinion and report on the risks of Avian Influenza (AI) entering and spreading...
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EFSA reviews toxicological data of illegal dyes in food
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a review of the toxicological data on illegal dyes found in food to date in the EU and on other unauthorised dyes which could raise concern in...
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Avian Influenza: EFSA to provide scientific update on animal health and welfare
The Scientific Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is presently carrying out an scientific evaluation on the animal health and welfare aspects of...
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EFSA consults widely on risk assessment of GM Microorganisms
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has today launched an open consultation on its guidance document for the risk assessment of Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMMs). EFSA’s guidance...
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EFSA assesses safety of GM maize hybrids: no adverse effects expected on human and animal health and on the environment
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) has published today four opinions on genetically modified (GM) maize hybrids relating to food...