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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.
Podcast
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...