The core outsourced work will consist of a Quantitative Microbiological Risk Assessment (QMRA), which should provide a quantitative estimate of the existing risk factors and likely effects of proposed measures to reduce them. Analyses will include an …
EFSA’s key conclusions are: In the most likely scenario, if someone ate an average amount of Irish pork each day throughout the period of the incident (90 days), 10% of which was contaminated at the highest recorded concentration of dioxins[1], the body …
Infants and young children are particularly vulnerable to food borne infections; therefore, the microbiological safety of infant and follow-on formulae is of utmost importance. Studies demonstrate that contamination of powdered infant formula with E. …
The guidance includes data and examples of study designs for the evaluation of these substances with regard to their safety for consumers and the environment and their effectiveness in decreasing the level of microbial contamination. The guidance also …
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel investigated whether species indicated in Directive 2006/88/EC should, in the light of new scientific evidence, no longer be considered as susceptible, or if species other than those already …
This follows up the agreement signed on 2 July between EFSA and the FDA to facilitate scientific co-operation in the area of food safety risk assessment. At the meeting EFSA and the FDA will exchange information and discuss a number of current topics …
Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Dear Chair, members of the Advisory Forum, distinguished guests, Introduction I am very grateful for the opportunity to address this scientific conference on emerging risks and I would like to thank the Hungarian Food Safety …
Wind energy pricing is at an all-time low, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Energy and prepared by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). The prices offered by wind projects to utility purchasers averaged under 2. …
When “Share a Coke” returned to the U.S. in May, the brand promised fans more first names on more packages for more occasions. One way Coke is delivering on that promise is through a new e-Commerce platform that lets consumers order personalized glass …
. Acquisition strengthens Cargill’s texturizing portfolio to meet growing demand for label-friendly food ingredients MECHELEN, Belgium, August 10, 2015 – Cargill has signed an agreement with FMC (FMC: NYSE) to acquire its pectin operations, including a …
. Winnipeg - Aug. 10, 2015 – Local giving is at the heart of Cargill Limited’s commitment to the communities where we live and work. We are thrilled to announce the winners of our “Together We Thrive” contest, recognizing the efforts of charitable …
Ractopamine is a drug belonging to the ‘β-agonist’ category which is banned from use in food producing animals in the EU by EC Directive 96/22/EC, with some exceptions for therapeutic purposes. In certain countries outside the EU its regular use is allowed …
On 26 November 2004, EFSA published a statement on the safety of goat milk and derived products with regard to possible risks from BSE/TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy). The BIOHAZ Panel reaffirmed today that important information gaps do not …
Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Speaking Notes Dear Chair, Minister for Agriculture and Member of EFSA Management Board, Milan, Director-General for Public Health, Director-General for Food Safety, distinguished guests, Introduction Thank you Marija for the …
Allergic reactions are most likely to occur when a person eats fish infected with live larvae. The role and extent to which allergens from Anisakis can trigger allergic reactions is still not completely clear; but the risk of allergy is considered to be …
The European Council when reaching a common position in December 2005 on the multi-annual EU budget 2007-2013 decided to reduce the budget heading under which EFSA operates*. This implies that the projected growth of EFSA until 2013 will stop at the end of …
EFSA is developing a new tool to test different nutrient profile scenarios - a tailor-made food composition database compiled in co-operation with Member States and industry. EFSA will continue to provide scientific advice on the use of this database by …
Two members of the BIOHAZ Panel expressed minority opinions concerning the possibility of adverse effects of antibiotic resistance marker genes on human health and the environment. EFSA has asked the Panels to consider whether the minority opinions require …
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