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EFSA issues opinions on Genetically Modified 1507 Maize
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) has published today two opinions on 1507 maize relating to (i) food use and (ii) import, feed...
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EFSA provides new scientific assessment on the age limit for the removal of specified risk materials from cattle with regard to BSE
The removal of specified risk materials (SRMs) is one of the most important risk management measures to protect the health of consumers against the risk of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). SRMs...
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EFSA further clarifies status of risk assessment concerning MON 863 and hybrid MON 863 X MON 810
EFSA's Scientific Panel on genetically modified organisms (GMO) has evaluated MON 863 maize and considered that this maize is as safe as its conventional counterpart. The experts considered that data...
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EFSA issues opinion on Genetically Modified Bt11 Maize
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) has published today an opinion on Bt11 maize relating to its placing on the market for the...
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EFSA presents new work and explains its role in the evaluation of pesticides
The EFSA Pesticide Risk Assessment Peer Review (PRAPeR) Unit co-ordinates the peer review of active substances used in plant protection products in collaboration with Member States. In a new section...