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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.