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Food enzymes: scientific guidance updated
EFSA has updated its scientific guidance on the submission of food enzyme dossiers for safety evaluation.
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Salmonellosis outbreak linked to imported sesame-based products
Five European countries have reported salmonellosis infections linked to the consumption of sesame-based products such as tahini and halva imported from Syria.
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Glyphosate: EFSA and ECHA launch consultations
EFSA and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have started parallel consultations on the initial scientific evaluations of glyphosate. The consultations will run for 60 days and all interested parties...
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Register now: A New Deal for Pollinators
Registration is open for this year’s EU Pollinator Week (27-30 September). The theme of the online event is ‘A New Deal for Pollinators’ and will include a session on the work of EFSA and the European...
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EFSA explains draft scientific opinion on a tolerable upper intake level for dietary sugars
EFSA was asked by five European countries to set a science-based Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for dietary sugars from all sources.
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Safety of dietary sugars: draft opinion open for public consultation
EFSA’s expert panel on nutrition has completed its provisional assessment of the safety of dietary sugars following a comprehensive scientific review. Valeriu Curtui, head of EFSA’s Nutrition Unit...
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Bee health: new data hub goes live
The EU Bee Partnership has unveiled a new online data platform that will play a crucial role in efforts to protect bee and pollinator health. The ground-breaking platform will bring together and...
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African swine fever: campaign extended to new countries
EFSA is stepping up its efforts to halt the spread of African swine fever in Europe by expanding its campaign to a further nine countries.