Press Releases on August 10, 2015

EFSA Panel advises on how to avoid microbiological risks in infant formulae, at home and in hospital

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. …

EFSA responds to Commission’s urgent request on dioxins in Irish pork

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 …

EFSA holds discussions with the US FDA, 12 November in Parma

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 …

EFSA to work with European partner institutes on Salmonella in pigs

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 scientific advice on aquatic species susceptible to certain diseases

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 …

Management Board endorses EFSA’s work plan and budget for 2010

EFSA will continue to bolster its cooperation with Member States to support its work and help reinforce capacity in risk assessment across the EU. Science contracts and grants will increase to € 7.9 million in 2010. In order to boost its work in …

EFSA Management Board reiterates its confidence in the independence and commitment to transparency of its Scientific Panels

EFSA’s Management Board took advantage of the discussion to restate the fact that EFSA is a fully independent body and to reconfirm the role of its Scientific Committee, its Scientific Panels and Ad hoc Working Groups in providing objective scientific …

Study Finds that the Price of Wind Energy in the United States is at an All-time Low, Averaging under 2.5¢/kWh

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. …

Special Delivery: Inside the ‘Share a Coke’ e-Commerce Operation

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 …

Cargill Limited donates $150,000 to charities

.   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 …

Cargill to expand its global pectin business and acquire FMC’s pectin operations

.   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 …

EFSA presents new work and explains its role in the evaluation of pesticides

In the European Union (EU), the placing on the market and use of plant protection products are regulated under Council Directive 91/414/EC. This Directive contains rules to be applied in a uniform way by the Member States on the conditions and procedures …

EFSA refutes allegations in the Italian media

Which foods may carry nutrition and health claims? EFSA provides scientific advice to assist policy makers

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 …

EFSA evaluates parasites in fish

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 …

'Opening address: Climate Change and its Health Impacts on Food/Water Safety and Nutrition', EFSA, FAO, WHO joint seminar, Rome

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Speaking Notes Dear Chairman, Representatives of the Italian Ministries of Labour, Health and Social Affairs and the Environment, Land and Sea, Member of the European Parliament, Representative of the European Commission, and …

EFSA and the Slovenian Risk Assessment Institutions - Strengthening capacity in food safety - Ljubljana

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 …

EFSA updates on its work on ARMGs

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 …

Reduced budget concerns EFSA Management Board

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 rejects baseless, misrepresentative criticism of its guidance for pesticides applicants